Scamp Spirit 2025
Dear Aloha, I hope this finds you well — whether you’re deep into school, sports, theater, SAT prep, or just figuring out life day by day. I miss you! I’ve loved receiving email updates from some of you and seeing many of you at our open houses this fall. One of the best parts of my job is getting to watch you grow and surprise yourselves. You inspire me all the time. Because I get to know you well, I also hear about the harder things in life — losses, struggles, challenges. And I know you are each so much more than just what happens to you or
around you, but that these things can impact us when we’re at camp. I know this because I felt it when I was a camper, too. I remember the summer I opened a letter with some tough news from home. I had known it might be coming, but it still felt raw. I cried and shared the news with my tent family. We hugged. We all cried a little. And then we got into costumes for our unit party, and we laughed and danced. Somehow, by the end of the day, I rested my head on my pillow feeling held and continued on page 2
IN THIS ISSUE...
Letter from the Director ........................................................ 1 Spot the Difference.............................................................. 3 IYKYK ............................................................................4 GORP! ........................................................................... 5 Only Green Shorts in the Hale, Season 3....................................6 Fun & Games..................................................................... 7 Important Camp Dates, 2026................................................8