Why Send Your Son to an Overnight Camp?
Are you unsure about sending your son away to an overnight camp for the first time? There are many excellent reasons to send your child to summer camp. Chances are you’ve considered many and Camp Mowglis offers a safe environment for your child to reap the benefits. What could your son gain from the summer […]
The Summer Camp—A New Factor in Education
On May 1, 1925, the 39-year-old Alcott F. Elwell submitted to the Harvard Graduate School of Education a doctoral thesis titled “The Summer Camp—A New Factor in Education.” He had served as a Counselor at Mowglis on and off since 1905, a year prior to enrolling at Harvard as a part of the undergraduate class of 1910.
The Jungle Book – A Manual For Developing Exceptional Young Men
What does it take in today’s ever faster, ever more connected world to develop young men of strength and character? Men willing and eager to change the world for the better; to raise strong families; to sacrifice, sweat and struggle building communities that thrive while respecting and protecting the natural world we live in.
Swinging Together: Crew Week 2016
Despite the current swell of 90-degree weather here in New York’s Hudson Valley, there are creepings of fall peeking in at the edges of everything. Due to the heat, people have been sticking to the shade or heading to the water to keep cool.
A Regular Mowglis Day
To an outside spectator, the daily life of campers at Mowglis may seem foreign and even strange at times. Telling time through military bugle calls, singing old marching songs in the dining hall, having dorms inspected, swimming “Waingungas,” and getting to sit in the “Inner Circle” during campfire are all unique aspects of Camp Mowglis that campers experience on a regular basis.
Unplugged and Authentic Since 1903
We live in an ever-growing digital culture that requires us to remain “plugged in” at all hours of the day and night. There is no denying our prevailing attachment to our cell phones, our incessant need to check our social media pages, and our relentless desire to stay tuned in to the popular culture trends of our society.
“In Loco Parentis”
Every summer, parents from across the world send their children to live the rustic Mowglis lifestyle in the fresh pines of northern New Hampshire. The moment their son is dropped off on Mowglis opening day, they are placing their parental trust in the hands of the carefully selected Mowglis staff.
Capturing the Magic of Mowglis
Mowglis is filled with vibrant people, traditions, and learning opportunities: We invite you to tune in and participate. If you have personal experiences, stories, memories, or thoughts, we want to hear them. I look forward to bringing you deeper into the Mowglis community and sharing the widespread passion for this special place!
