
Nightlights, Stinky Socks, and “Storming”: Why Conflict is My Favorite Part of Camp
After a session of record-high North Carolina heat, endless Gatorade, and lots of water activities, we are starting this new session out with a little

After a session of record-high North Carolina heat, endless Gatorade, and lots of water activities, we are starting this new session out with a little

After seven long years of anticipation, our oldest son, Hobbs, finally attended his first session of sleep-away camp. While I have spent years telling other

Right now, I’m sitting on the dining hall porch (one of my absolute favorite views in the world) watching campers march down to the gym

Our owner, Steve Baskin, has a famous letter from his first summer at camp. His mother received the letter in the mail a few days

In cartoons, the main character is often shown with an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other, each offering opposing advice. But

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