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from Alpine Camp

Rides, Rafts, and Rock City

Yesterday morning chartered buses rolled in bright and early (some as early as 6AM).  After a quick 7AM breakfast of eggs, grits, and toast we were of...

Safe Return from Trip Day

This is a brief post to let you know that all buses have arrived safely back at Alpine.  Boys are either tucked in bed or headed there shortly.  Trip ...

Tomorrow is . . . .

TRIP DAY!!! One of my more fun duties is making special announcements in the dining hall, like birthdays, etc.  Which, by the way, we celebrate in sty...

Tuesday Tidbits

Blue skies and another day without rain on Lookout Mountain today.  Temps ranged a bit higher this afternoon but still moderate and below 90.  It’s us...

The Tale of the Three Trees

Sunday evenings at Alpine are for Vespers.  Right about dusk each age group quietly sets out to a picturesque spot in camp.  Last night the full moon ...

A New Day

This morning after the storm we awoke to cooler temperatures and even a bit of fog wafting over the Mountain.  And bright blue skies.  Even as I type ...

Adventurous Evening

Well sorry this post is late and will be short.  As I write everyone is tucked in bed happy and safe after a full night, just not what we expected.  A...

The Table

While we have a thorough and important staff training, most of the good that counselors do with boys doesn’t come from training. It’s who they are - w...

Activities Begin

Today began our first camp activities of the term.  We’ve played lots of games these last few days.  But today is what we have all been waiting for!  ...

First Term Opening Day

We know that the term is officially underway when the first Slaughterball has been thrown.  As I type, multiple colors of dense nerf type balls are be...