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Highlights from Our 2021 Season – Baloo, Boys Aged 11

Pack program members in Baloo dormitory returned in high spirits to Mowglis summer camp for boys, ready to get back into the swing of things on Newfound Lake. What were some of their favorite memories from the 2021 camping season?

Enjoying Nature and Boys Overnight Camp Program Activities

The Baloo boys were thrilled to engage with fellow campers, enjoying the fresh air on our beautiful campground after a long period of COVID isolation.

“The first day at camp was a day of great excitement. I got out of the car, said bye to my mom, and stared in awe at the Mowglis campus. There were fun camp activities like axemanship, riflery, archery, canoeing, sailing, arts and crafts, woodworking, gaga ball, tetherball, campfires, cannons, and more. The camp got the Mowglis’ name from The Jungle Book back in 1903. Last night at the campfire, we read a chapter of that very book.”

–Red, West Newton, MA

Fireworks and Adventures on the Water at Sleepaway Camp

The Baloo boys filled Mowglis with joy and laughter despite the abnormally rainy season. The 4th of July dawned bright and early with the national anthem. Weather held up, with the day ending with waterfront fireworks on Newfound Lake.

Baloo set off for their first overnight on Belle Island on one particularly memorable Trip Day Thursday. On the way, a counselor’s canoe overturned. Fortunately, everything did not go down with the ship.

“On the way to Belle Island, Mr. Ham’s and Rohan’s canoes capsized. Both Mr. Ham and Rohan lost their glasses, but we got s’mores, so all is okay.”

-Zorian, Coral Gables, FL 

Crew Day Victory (and Defeat) at Mowglis Summer Camp for Boys

Baloo looked forward to crew day, working hard to perfect their rowing technique in the weeks leading to it.

“When the races finally came, third form was first. Blue launched first, and when the race started blue was in the lead, and third form brought home a blue victory day (BVD). Then it was time for me in blue second form. When that race started, we were so far ahead we could see the boat while rowing. BVD. Then first, BVD. Everybody was hoping for a clean sweep, but at the end of the race, red won. Red victory day (RVD).”

–George, Somerville, MA

Looking Forward to Summer Camp 2022

Though our camping season was short, it changed the boys in lasting ways. Baloo built friendships, made lasting memories, learned life lessons, and began building their future, looking forward to the coming 2022 summer camp season and beyond.

“This is my final Howl of the summer. As I reflect on what I have done, I notice a few things. All the things I did were more fun because of my friends. Also, I accomplished a lot and have actual goals for my next years. This summer has flown by. GOOD HUNTING ALL!”

–Raaghav, New York, NY

Give your young son something to look forward to. Contact Camp Mowglis at 603-744-8095 to learn more about our unique overnight summer camp program. Reserve your spot for the 2022 boys’ summer camp season today.

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The Mow-Trow Gear Exchange: Smart & Sustainable Gear Sharing:

If your son has outgrown Mowglis uniform items (aka Mow-Trow) that are still in good shape, please add them to this spreadsheet. If you’re looking for Mow-Trow or other gear (hiking boots, backpacks, etc.), you can check out this spreadsheet, and if you find what you’re looking for, contact the parent who posted it up and either arrange for shipping (or to pick it up if you live in the same area).

 

The best way to pay for shipping will be for the family with the items to box them up and bring them to a UPS Store and have the parent receiving the items call the store with their credit card number. That is how we send lost and found items at the end of the summer, and it works quite well. Please note when items have been claimed once they have been. Any unclaimed items can be brought to camp on arrival day or shipped to camp.

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Protect Your Investment: Program Protector Tuition Insurance:

Program Protector, tuition insurance, is now available for purchase during the online registration process.

 

If purchased, may protect up to the full cost of your son’s session and include various other benefits should the need arise.

 

To buy this coverage, please go HERE.

 

Determine if Program Protection Tuition Insurance is right for you by going HERE.

Please be in touch if you have any questions about this program. 

 

PLEASE submit all camper forms by May 15th. There aren’t too many forms; all are important, and most can be completed right online.

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Keeping Campers Safe: Our Tick Management Approach:

How do you manage the threat of ticks?

While we have fewer ticks in NH than in more southern New England states, we still take ticks extremely seriously.

 

Here are some big-picture ways we protect our campers from ticks:

 

  • Our defense starts with staff education – all campers and counselors are taught what, where, and when to look for, and we have the campers do tick checks at least daily and every time they’ve been out in the bushes.
  • If a tick is found embedded on a camper while at camp, he will go to the nurse for removal and bite-site mapping, and then the tick is saved, and the camper will be monitored daily for any signs of infection.
  • If there is a parental desire or signs of infection, the tick is sent to a lab for testing.
  • We have bottles of bug spray throughout camp and on all trips.
  • We cut back brush to minimize the chance of ticks hopping onto folks as they walk around camp.

Mowglis Boys Summer Campers are Family

Our families know that Mowglis overnight summer camp for boys aged 7-15 is an extraordinary place. This is due in no small part to the wonderful families who have chosen our outdoor leadership camp for their sons. In joining the Mowglis family, you help us pass the torch, carrying on the tradition of summer camp to future generations and other families across the country.

 

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for becoming part of the Camp Mowglis family. Please help us spread the joy of camping. If you know of someone you’d like to invite to join our camping family, please complete our camp referral form so we can reach out.

 

Thank you – and see you soon!

Nick Robbins, Director

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