I feel fortunate to have been raised in a household where the mantra has always been ‘family first.’ My parents raised me and my three siblings to become each other’s lifelines, to be the first phone call whether in moments of cheer or sadness, and…
Look at her, she’s at it again… There isn’t a Tripp Lake Camp camper, counselor, or staff member, whether current or former, that wouldn’t immediately break into song following this familiar opening chord. It’s a melody that resonates loud and clear, evidently mirroring the impact…
Mealtimes are a defining element of the Tripp Lake Camp way of life. Campers are adept at quickly ducking to avoid the clapping hands and movements that accompany their calls across the room. The floor shakes ever so slightly as the bouncing rhythm of a…
I’ve got to tell you… I came into Friday and Saturday’s visiting day goodbyes at Tripp Lake Camp primed with Kleenex, an open hand, and my ‘special hug super power’ that ‘shakes away the homesickness.’ I was ready to run interference for girls making a…
Let me tell you a story about a roving Tripp Lake Camp reporter, a young correspondent from our very own camp newspaper. Armed with a clipboard and ‘press badge’ in hand, she asked if I had some time to answer questions for an interview. This…
I continue to find it remarkable that we fit so much into our days here at Tripp Lake Camp. From the second your girls hear the reveille call, to the moment their heads hit the pillow, the hustle and bustle does not end. Athletic drills…
The heat is on repeat here at Tripp Lake Camp, as we have continued to weather this stretch of hot days with some exciting modifications to our routine. (I know, catching on to my wordplay is a breeze). Alongside our already established canoe/kayak, waterski, sailing,…
While it is often noted, it bears repeating that one of the beautiful outcomes of attending Tripp Lake Camp is that your daughters are able to enjoy the simplicity of their surroundings and develop friendships without the intrusion of the complex, technological world that encompasses…
Despite some rain clouds, we are still running a full-fledged program here at Tripp Lake Camp. Our art shops are a staple to the everyday program, and your girls have loved exploring our newly renovated building and all of its features. New activities, such as…
To say that we are in the full swing of things here at Tripp Lake Camp would simply be an understatement. In the span of seventy-two hours, your daughter’s schedule has probably already included hitting forehands at tennis, conserving her breath during the infamous swimming…
