The 5 R’s: How We Think About Camp
March 30, 2026
Why We Think So Much About Youth Development Each year, our director team attends conferences and reads the latest research and literature to deepen our
Why We Think So Much About Youth Development Each year, our director team attends conferences and reads the latest research and literature to deepen our
At Camp Pinnacle, our three favorite words are “safety, safety, safety.” It’s our mantra, often recited by campers and staff as we head out for
This reflection was written by Steve Baskin, owner of Camp Pinnacle and current Board Chair of the American Camp Association. It reflects decades of leadership
On Sunday, November 5th, I ran the New York City Marathon. The sense of pride and accomplishment I felt crossing the finish line after running
Hi! I’m Charlie Kendrick, and I’m happy to be returning to Pinnacle this summer. I grew up coming to Pinnacle as a camper and later
After returning home from Camp Pinnacle, we often hear our campers say, “Everyone is so nice and kind at camp… why can’t it be like
It is an illusion to think that more comfort means more happiness. Happiness comes of the capacity to feel deeply, to enjoy simply, to think
I grew up with six siblings, and when you said you were bored, you stood a good chance of having to get a job. We didn’t have