Good evening, Robin Hood families!

We’re officially into our second week of camp, and if you’ve been following along on our social media…

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…you’ll already have a glimpse into what has been another unforgettable week here in Freedom. But as always, the photos and videos only tell part of the story. The real magic is being here.

Today began with our Friars setting off to conquer Mt. Bayle, one of my favorite hikes in the area. There is something special about reaching the summit together—sharing the views, the laughs along the trail, and that sense of accomplishment that only comes after a good climb. It’s another one of those camp moments that will be remembered long after the summer ends.

Back at camp, you could already feel the excitement building for Independence Day. Our Saxons and Scribes have begun transforming camp with handmade signs, decorations, and plenty of patriotic spirit. It’s amazing how quickly camp comes alive when the campers pour their creativity into every corner.

Meanwhile, our TPs, Jugglers, Squires, Archers, Scouts, Tumblers, Jesters, and Bows enjoyed a classic summer evening cheering on the Sanford Mainers. Between hot dogs, popcorn, slushies, and every other ballpark favorite you could imagine, it was the perfect outing. A couple of our lucky campers even came home with game balls—a souvenir they’ll be talking about for quite some time!

While Junior Camp was away, our Saxons and Scribes kept the home fires burning with our very first cookout of the summer. Good food, good friends, and plenty of laughter reminded us that some of the best memories are made during the simplest moments together.

As another day comes to a close, it’s hard not to smile when looking back on everything we’ve packed into just one day. Hikes, baseball, cookouts and campers trying new things—this is what summers at Robin Hood have been about for nearly a century.

People often say you shouldn’t wish time away, and they’re probably right. Summers here seem to pass in the blink of an eye. But I have to admit… with everything we have planned, I can’t help but be excited for the next couple days.

Until then, sleep well, and we’ll see what new adventures another Robin Hood day brings.

Goodnight from Camp Robin Hood

Hi parents, I hope all is going well for all of you, and I hope that this nightly woodchuck is providing you all with enough insight into the daily events taking place here at the realm. 

Today (as is every day) was quite busy, featuring practices, out of camp trips, and all out fun! The day started off with the Shires going for a morning swim at Diana’s bath, where they got to hike on a brief trail before swimming in the outdoors. Speaking of swimming, the Tinker Pagers and the Jugglers got to enjoy a morning pontoon trip to the main lake where they swam, played in the sand bar, and had an overall fun (and wet) time!

In the afternoon, the Yeoman took a hike on the beautiful Rattle Snake mountain, where they got to enjoy a great view from the top, and got ice cream from Cozy Corner on the way home!  Right before lunch, the 15 and under boys (featuring Friars and Foresters) practiced for their upcoming game against West End Camp on July 3rd. The Foresters fun didn’t stop there, as they got to take a similar trip to the Tinker Pagers and Jugglers, in that they also took a pontoon trip to the main lake (however, there’s was in the afternoon). The Foresters played football in the sand bar, and enjoyed the scenic time off of camp.

The day ended with a great dinner, where we had ramen noodles with steak and chicken. It was unbelievably delicious and for desert, we had chocolate chip cheese cake! Yensi outdid himself tonight!.

Lastly, we had a great evening activity, featuring our first challenge of the summer! The Archers challenged the Yeoman to a game of bombardment where the Yeoman won 2-1 in a hard fought contest. The night ended like every other in a beautiful day on camp, with a picturesque sunset. 

Thanks for reading!
Take care, and until next time,
Cooper

Today was a fantastic day at camp! With wonderful weather and consistent sunshine, campers and staff alike spent the day enjoying sports, activities, and strengthening new friendships.

Today’s tryouts for the Under-13, and Under-15 soccer teams kicked off. It’s so exciting to see campers give their best on the field, preparing to represent Robin Hood.

The Under-15 boys also hit the court for basketball practice, and the team has been picked as we prepare to face off against our rivals at West End House Camp. Congratulations to all the players who earned a spot on the team, and well done to everyone who participated.

We also took all group pictures this afternoon, and today was the first day of intensives. Campers got to pick from a variety of activities to a have a more focused session on a sport they wanted to improve in. They were such a great time!
Additionally, in one of our favorite traditions of the summer, both Boys’ and Girls’ Camp gathered for their first campfires of the summer. New campers were introduced, camp cheers were taught, and the Saxons and Scribes completed one of their first official duties as leaders of camp. At the Girls’ campfire, campers took time to write down their wishes and hopes for the summer, dropping them in the fire to seal the wish. Right before camp fires started, the campers got to enjoy one of their most favorite traditions of the summer, namely, Sunday Sundays!

Of course at the end of the night, the sunset was unmatched, and the day ended just as sweet as it started.
We can’t wait to see what tomorrow has in store!

Although we’ve been threatened all week with rain, the classic motto “think blue”
has continued to persevere as we had another gorgeous day today in the realm, clear
skies and 75 degrees. Perfect weather for hiking! The archers climbed up mount
rattlesnake this morning and the bows followed in their footsteps in the afternoon. Both
groups completed the hike with time to spare and check out the amazing view at the
top.

The 15u basketball team had their first official practice spanning all of the rest hour
and 4th period led by Coach Marcus and Coach Peter. Chemistry is building and the
boys are looking good. I would hate to be on West End this year because if our boys
keep it up, we’re going to be dangerous.

The Shires and Saxons both got out of camp
this evening with the former going to Cozy Corner and the ladder going to a nice
chipotle dinner in honor of Max Jelin’s 17th birthday.

The sunset was killer tonight, as
half the groups on camp ended up watching it after EA. That’s all for today!

Goodnight from the Realm!

It’s a bit of a damp start to the day, but the groups are already out there — nothing stops us!

We’re going strong with about 400 campers and 180 staff this summer, which is just about our full capacity.

Here in New Hampshire, our camp spreads across 180 acres — this beautiful place we call the realm, our summer home. And we’re not the only ones living here! Let me tell you about some of the animal friends who share camp with us…

Just for the summer, we have 10 horses: Gus, CJ, Maizie, Pepsi, Danny, Dakota, Betty, Kenny, Tigger, and Albert. Diane says CJ is the favorite! They’ll head home shortly after the campers do.

Down on our farm, we have 3 goats — Natasha, GG, and Peanut — who the campers absolutely adore. They’ll also head home at the end of the summer. We’ve got 20 chickens at the farm too, and they give us fresh eggs daily — usually a dozen or more. The campers love holding them, and one of the chickens even made an appearance in last night’s talent show!

We also have 5 dogs in camp (always leashed), each belonging to one of our staff:

• Lucky — Chuck’s dog
• Wally — Michelle’s dog
• Zeke — Nicky’s dog
• Sully — Kat’s dog, a champion in dock diving and barn hunting
• Gracie — the Corbins’ dog

Well, that’s about it from the Robin Hood menagerie! When Parents’ Visiting Day rolls around, be sure to swing by the farm to say hello to the goats and chickens, and keep an eye out for the horses — they’re always a camper favorite.

Chuck