Joy Earned
Joy lies in the fight, in the attempt, in the suffering involved, not in the victory itself.
— Mahatma Gandhi
Taking Risk
When my son was six years old it took him almost two hours to jump off the dock for the first time. It was a warm summer day and the lake water was warm. I was standing about waist deep just a yard or so out. The dock itself was maybe a foot and a half above the water and you could see clearly to the bottom. I didn’t see much risk, but his appraisal was much different. “What if I touch the bottom? What if Dad doesn’t grab me fast enough? What if I take a breath while underwater? What if water goes up my nose?” And many more worries I’m sure.
Choice
I was recently talking with a parent of two about their children coming to camp this summer. She had her own opinions about whether they …
Connections
Camp, at its core, is all about human connection. It is the antithesis to the artificial world created through social media apps, news feeds, and …
Holiday Message
On a recent afternoon my family engaged in the annual tradition of adorning our home with various holiday decor. We swilled hot cocoa as we …
Mentorship
As I sat down to write this blog I called my mentor, Biff Sutcliffe. Biff was my dorm parent, chemistry teacher, and advisor when I …
Welcome to our Blog
Hello Brown Ledgers! As I begin my new role as Camp Director I am excited to reinstate the BLC Blog. Titled “Brown Ledge Bugle”…
Filling My Bucket
We are far more complex than just our personal belongings, yet they provide a window into our world and the experiences and memories we hold …
