5 Ways Pemi Cultivates Belonging
It is normal for individuals to worry about finding connections and a sense of belonging in a new environment. Attending summer camp is no different in that many families, campers (and staff!) wonder about making friends, trying new activities, and whether the camp community will support their passions and growth. Belonging is often defined as […]
Family Camp 2024
For most people in the Pemi community, the phrase “the last day of camp” would be easy to define: it’s the day when the boys leave. For well over a century, that’s been a relatively uncontroversial definition. Sure, some might have claimed that the counselors left the next day so that was the real “last […]
2024 Newsletter #7
Hello from the much quieter shores of Lower Baker Pond, On Saturday, August 10th, Pemi’s campers scattered to the winds, returning to their homes near and far filled with tales of an incredible summer and the energy and spirit that we thrived on throughout Pemi 2024. While every Pemi summer feels, and is, special, the […]
2024 Newsletter #6
Today’s newsletter comes from Charlie Malcolm, assistant director, long-time athletic director, and coach of many of our soccer and baseball teams. Enjoy! Over the last thirty-plus summers, I’ve provided a recap of our Tecumseh Day each year with a different thematic lens. Over the years, we’ve explored the day through photos, the day of a […]
2024 Newsletter #4
Hello from Pemi! A quick note if you’re just now starting to read these newsletters for the summer: they’re typically posted on Tuesday or Wednesday, and all photos can be enlarged by clicking on them to see the full-sized image. Today’s newsletter comes right at the midway point of the 2024 summer. On Saturday we […]
2024 Newsletter #3
Hello from Wentworth, What a week it’s been at Pemi! Since the last installment of these newsletters, we’ve had the 4th of July, multiple sibling ice cream trips with sisters at nearby camps, a BVT Day, the Allagash canoe trip heading off to Maine, a swim meet, a trip to the local food pantry, projects […]
2024 Newsletter #2
Greetings from Wentworth! While this is somehow only the second newsletter of the 2024 summer, it feels like everyone in camp is a years-long veteran already. The boys are fully into the rhythm of life at Pemi – they’ve formed bonds with their cabinmates, they run around camp as if they’ve been here forever, and […]
2024 Newsletter #1
Hello Pemi Families and Friends, Welcome to our first newsletter of Pemi 2024! These weekly missives will give you a glimpse into the goings-on here at camp, from the everyday activities to weekly events to trips, athletic contests, special events, and so much more. They’ll typically be posted and sent out on Tuesday afternoons or […]
2024 Pemi Staff
The 2024 Pemi season is finally upon us! We’re mere hours away from the start of Pemi’s 117th summer, and the staff here at camp can’t wait for the campers to arrive. Counselors are currently spread all across camp putting the finishing touches on all of our program areas to ensure everything is in tip-top […]
Johanna Zabawa – Assistant Director
I am excited to share the news that Johanna Zabawa has joined the directorial team at Pemi as an Assistant Director! In September of 2022, Johanna returned to Pemi in a year-round, multi-faceted role encompassing winter administrative duties as well as overseeing Pemi’s Health and Wellness efforts. This past winter, Johanna added the role of […]
The Distance Swim
Generations of Pemi campers have swum their distance, helping to establish this camp tradition as a staple of the Pemi program. This open water swim is a fun, personal challenge that develops grit and resilience. It’s often among a boy’s most memorable moments at camp.
Pemi Hut Trips: Part Two
If you missed Part One of our hut trip series, focused on Greenleaf Hut, here you go! It’s tough to find better than Greenleaf and the Franconia Ridge, but the trips undertaken by our Seniors to Lakes of the Clouds and Madison Spring Huts might just accomplish that impressive feat. These two huts stand abreast […]