What a day… in 95 summers at CRH we have had some incredible moments here at the Realm. Watching some 550+ family members running to find their campers will stand out in my mind forever. Yes we opened during Covid and have had record numbers here at CRH this summer. But seeing everyone tested and reunited with their children is a personal best for me. We accomplished again what many were unwilling to even try and proved once more that science and common sense always win out.

Thank you so much for your trust in my incredible team here at CRH. Thanks for continuing this journey together with us again. But most of all thank you for sharing your kids with us in the most magical place in the world. I started my CRH career in 1973 and don’t think any day has made me more proud than today did.

Together we have proven that nothing stops Camp Robin Hood. I know that Andy Friedman and John Klein are looking down at us with big smiles ….

Woody

Hi from the Realm! 

It was another hot one today, but that didn’t bother anybody. Kids were still out on the fields and in the lake all day. 

We are one day away from our parent’s visiting day, and we cannot wait to meet everyone! The kids are so excited to share their second home with you all. However, not everyone’s parents are able to come up to Freedom and see their kids. Nevertheless, we made it possible for all kids to be able to see and talk to their parents. Today we set up ipads all around the office, and kids whose parents aren’t able to attend visiting day were able to zoom into a call with their kids. The zoom calls were an excellent alternative for the kids whose parents are not coming, and we are so happy that it was such a success! Campers were walking out of the office with huge smiles on their faces after sharing some memories and stories with their families about their summer so far. 

It looks like it will be a fantastic day tomorrow for PVD. However, it will be hot and sweaty, so wear lots of sunscreen and drink a ton of water. We are so grateful and excited that parents visiting day has returned since our last one in 2019. We hope you are all as eager and excited as we are for you to come to this magical place.

See you tomorrow! 

Greetings from the Realm!

It has been a very hot and steamy last couple of days here in Freedom. The Saxons and Scribes (and I tagged along as well) got to escape and head to Ogunquit yesterday for some sun and surf…not to
mention some boardwalk fare. A great time was had by all! We came home last night to a dance in the barn. Our annual pickleball tournament is under way as is our Camper/Staff tennis tournament with many matches being played yesterday and today. Great traditions! But aren’t they all.

We cannot wait to see everyone Saturday for PVD. We have a lot to share with you including memories of the summer so far, accomplishments, A&C projects, new friends, our new pickleball courts and our new whiffleball field. Also be on the lookout for our new “little free libraries”. We have partnered with that company to provide a service for our campers to have a book exchange. We stocked them with books we thought everyone would like including over 40 Newberry Award books. There is one on boys’ camp and one on girls’ camp. Saturday is truly going to be a great day! Many of you have not been here in a couple years and even more of you have not been here at all for a PVD. Make sure to stop and say hi.

Finally getting a little rain this afternoon. The grass certainly needs it, but it doesn’t slow us down. Only good weather from here on out. As Dick Roberts would say, “Think Blue!”

See you soon

It was a hot one today! The temperatures were in the 90’s, a perfect beach day. So off went the
Saxons and Scribes to Ogunquit, Maine. I got reports of a giant game of Spud on the beach
followed by ice cream. They did get a chance to cool off in the ocean. The water temperature
was 57 degrees! Still lots of campers managed to swim and body surf in the ocean, while a good
many relaxed on the sand.

And enjoying Minions: The Rise of Gru movie in an air-conditioned movie theater were the
Yeoman, Shires and Foresters.
The Bows went on pontoons all morning to their delight, while the Archers went on a couple of
pontoons to the main lake where they played and swam at a sandbar most of the afternoon in
the shadows of Mount Chocorua.

A group of boys in the Yeoman and Lancers climbed Mount Sentinel with a spectacular view
from the top. This was a challenging hike and we were so proud of our hikers. The boys
couldn’t wait to get back to camp and jump in the lake!
This evening, we have a DJ dance party with lots of themes. Each group is coming dressed in
their costumes and this place is rockin! Campers will certainly sleep well tonight!

Sweet Dreams from the Realm.

We finally got the rain we needed yesterday and today we sent out our Quills and Bards to Ogunquit for a gorgeous beach day today! We had a most honorable judge visit today with his family and while giving them the tour, it was so amazing to walk around watching all the action on camp. Sailboats flying across the bay, paddleboards, canoes and peddle boats both racing about and some just lazing on the water enjoying the sun. Our water skiers, wake boarders, knee boarders and new banana boat tubers were holding on with pure joy in Lake Ossipee.
The Shires played an intense game of ultimate frisbee – they seemed to be getting ready for Green and White. The Saxons played a great game of volleyball, while the Tumblers tried to mimic last night’s home run derby at the Blitzball field. Dingers were going out left and right!
The Archers were competing on the pickleball courts like they are ready for the US Open! At the homerun diamond, the Arrows and Lancers (at different times) were playing great softball games. As usual, the Yeoman were on the basketball and volleyball court playing like crazy. At the waterfront, the Jugglers were playing waterpolo while the TP’s were bouncing on the
trampoline at Senior Waterfront. Though it was hot, the tennis courts were still very busy today with both clinics and competition (it’s tournament time). There are some new targets up at Archery including a baseball target and a balloon on the turkey which one of the Jester’s popped!
As parents will be coming this weekend, campers have been very excited to introduce them to their counselors and group leaders. There are projects being completed in the woodshop and arts department and lots of goals being met all over camp.
As the sun sets again on Robin Hood, know that kids are happy, exhausted and can’t wait for tomorrow. Sweet Dreams from the Realm.