Ethan Schafer, November 21, 1975–August 8, 2015
It is with a profound sense of loss that we pass along news that Ethan Schafer died on Saturday August 8, 2015 following a major cardiac event. Ethan, 39, husband to Kelly and father to Andy (6) and Adam (3), was a Pemi camper, counselor, and dedicated alum. We will write more about Ethan and […]
Tecumseh Day: Through the Eyes of the 15s
Summer 2015: Newsletter #6 For over a hundred years, Camps Pemigewassett and Tecumseh have locked annually into a spirited athletic competition. This year, our 15- and 10-and-unders traveled to Camp Tecumseh, sited majestically on a plateau boldly overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee, while the 11, 12, and 13s age groups remained on the comfy confines of Lower […]
From Novels To Novelties
Summer 2015: Newsletter #5 The following newsletter comes to you from Director Danny Kerr… Greetings from the sun drenched shores of Lower Baker Pond! As we begin the new occupation week, energy abounds as the boys begin preparation for Tecumseh Day, the annual full day of competition we engage in with Camp Tecumseh in Moultonborough, […]
A Day in the Life of the Trip Program
Summer 2015: Newsletter # 4 Thursday, July 16, 2015. Perhaps the best day thus far in the 2015 season – meteorologically speaking. High pressure built into the region the day before, and under the crystal clear skies, the night of the 15th was a chilly one – temperatures down into the forties in our valley, […]
Decisions, Decisions…Afternoons at Pemi
Summer 2015: Newsletter # 3 This week’s newsletter comes from Kenny Moore, Assistant Director and Head of Program. For as long as I can remember, Pemi has always offered occupations in the morning, giving us structure to start off each day. Three hours of instruction in music, nature, athletics, woodshop, art, and water sports work […]
Music, Sports, Trips, and…Power Yoga!
Summer 2015: Newsletter # 2 As we scribble away at this on Sunday, July 5th, we can say with all honesty that Pemi 2015 is off to a terrific start. One dependable gauge of a successful seasonal kick-off is singing in the Messhall, which we indulge in at every mid-day and evening meal. Seldom have […]
And So It Begins…The 2015 Season!
Summer 2015: Newsletter #1 A warm hello from our cool (and breezy) valley, where the sun is just re-establishing its celestial presence after a somewhat rainy Sunday. The campers have all arrived safely and are right now just finishing up their third hour of morning activities (long called, as some of you may recall, “occupations.”) […]
Introducing Pemi’s 2015 Staff Members
Each pre-season we ask our staff members to submit a short bio for this first blog post of the season. Introducing Pemi’s 2015 staff… Danny Kerr (Director): This will be my 6th year as director at Pemi and I am looking forward to another terrific summer. During the school year, my wife Julia and I live in […]
Pemi West News
For the past three years, Evan Jewett served as Director of the Pemi West Program, our 4 week wilderness skills and leadership program in Olympic National Park. Evan first began his career with Pemi in 2010 as Head of the Woodshop. In his role as Pemi West Director, he brought a wealth of backpacking knowledge and […]
Bean Soup: From Lodge to Mailbox
Death, taxes, and Bean Soup. There’s such comfort in certainty. Yes, it’s that time of year when campers and staff from the previous season start checking the mailbox for a distinctive package. When it finally arrives, the annual green or red tome serves as an amulet of time travel, whisking us back to Monday nights […]
Fall Alumni Weekend
Driving north on I-91 and just past the Hanover exit, I caught one of my favorite glimpses: Mt. Cube with Mt. Moosilauke just beyond it. Their summer cloak of vivid green was gone, however, replaced by mid-September’s tapestry of brilliant red, yellow, and orange foliage. The grandeur of autumn set the perfect stage for Pemi’s first Annual Fall Alumni Weekend. […]
Camper Application for 2015
The application for 2015 is set to launch: October 17, for returning campers, their siblings, and those who remained on the 2014 waitlist. October 31, for campers new to Pemi. Here’s to a wonderful season ahead!