The summer at the realm is continuing to go along strong! Today, we had a ton of groups enjoy out of camp trips, and with July 4th right around the corner, our Saxons and Scribes have been hard at work to plan one of the best days of the summer! In the morning, the Quills and Arrows got away for some fun to play eighteen holes of mini golf. Additionally, the Shires got to enjoy a luxurious hike and swim at Diana’s Baths, and after, they of course went to cozy. This wasn’t the end of our out of camp trips however, as in the afternoon the Bards had a great time going bowling. Not only that, but today we continued with one of Robin Hood’s favorite traditions, the Mainers game! The Archers, Bows, Squires, Jesters, Jugglers, tumblers, TP’s, and scouts all got enjoy baseball, snacks, and an all out great atmosphere at the game! Lastly, we have a ton of inter camp tournaments coming up, so practices for soccer, baseball, and basketball, all took place throughout the day. Looking forward to more fun and sunshine tomorrow!
All the best,

Amazing parents of the Realm, today was an incredible day filled with the usual smiles, laughter, and excitement of CRH. Early this morning, the jesters headed off for a mountain hike spending the early hours of the day bonding as a group and taking in the beautiful views of the White Mountains. They weren’t the only campers who were able to enjoy the pleasures of a good hike, as the Scouts, Tumblers, and Scribes headed out to climb Rattlesnake. Each group eventually were rewarded for their hard work with well-deserved ice cream from Cozy Corner. The Scouts and Tumblers loved their time with Scribes as always spending some quality time with the oldest girls in girls camp. Here on camp, we hosted two soccer tournaments for the U11 and U15 boys. Those not playing brought the usual Camp Robin Hood spirit to the sidelines cheering both teams to victory. Excluding special events, our groups flourished in the perfect weather. From heated danish games to obstacle courses at the senior waterfront to time well spent at the farm, today was the perfect day. The next few days are sure to be filled with tons of fun and diligent preparation for our annual and highly anticipated Fourth of July carnival which is everyone is incredibly excited for. Thank you as always for trusting us with your wonderful kids! Summer 2025 is sure to be the best yet!

Dear Parents,

Today was another beautiful, adventure filled day here at the Realm! The Bards and Shires spent the day in Ogunquit, where they enjoyed the beach, swam in the ocean, and wrapped it all up with some well deserved ice cream. The Bows went on a great hike this morning and, true to tradition, made their way to Cozy after for a sweet treat. Meanwhile, the Squires and Saxons kicked off their day with mini golf, where they shared plenty of laughs and bonding time along the way.

Back at camp, our U13 flag football and U14 basketball teams headed to Camp Wildwood. While they didn’t grab the win, they played hard and had a ton of fun. The Squires and Archers also started their own flag football league on camp, beginning with a combine of six stations where they ran through different drills and challenges. With so many trips happening, we also made sure everyone had time to enjoy our lake and cool off under the sun.

All the best,
Camp Robin Hood

What a night at the realm! Not only did the weather give us an amazing day, but we got to have our Sunday sleep in, featuring an amazing breakfast by Chef Yensi! The day was full of activities, full of sun and pack full of fun!

We ended the day with our staff talent show and we have quite a bit of talent on the staff. From dancing, to singing… the staff was able to show the campers what it means to take the spotlight and run with it!

Hard to believe 7 days ago we were about to enter our first dinner together of the season. As I sit at my desk I hear the sounds of kids playing and laughing which is heartwarming. The Junior camp boys bunks are filled with voices of kids enjoying everything that camp has to offer. Seeing their smiling faces over my shoulder at my desk is like watching the Bulls in the 90’s. 

Over my other shoulder I see kids leaving the office with their evening mail. To me the best part is that no one is walking in alone. I see groups of kids who act as though they have been hanging out with their cabin mates since birth! They have been smiling and talking and making memories in spite of it being a rainy day with temps in the 50’s. 

Last night was amazing in many different ways. Not only did we beat West End, our arch rival in basketball in front of a group of 600 here at CRH, but more importantly to me was the way the kids acted or learned to act. As our alumni will tell you this game has been played at West End for the last 40 plus years. After their victory last year, their campers and staff acted so poorly that I put a pause on our relationship. A few weeks ago their director called me and asked if we could maybe get something going again. We agreed on a game here and I promised him that our campers and staff would act appropriately. Before the game, but after the pump up, we talked about how to behave appropriately. I explained that the best way to enjoy the game and cheer on our team was the complete opposite of what goes on in today’s world. We agreed to only act in positive ways. I have no tolerance for booing the opposite team or cheering their injuries. After a thrilling finish with CRH ending on top we refused to let our kids storm the court.  After the game, the director who I have known for the last 30 years came up to me and hugged me and simply said “you nailed this.”  My biggest sense of pride came from hopefully using this win as we do every moment here at camp- as a teaching opportunity.

As I have stated many times – becoming a professional soccer player because of your Robin Hood experience is highly unlikely. My dream is to reinforce good habits based on treating others with respect and kindness. We all learned that winning a huge game felt even better because we displayed proper sportsmanship without making our opponents feel bad. 

Winning with class was the lesson learned last night …

Thanks so much for trusting me 

WOODY