The Method Behind the Madness
June 17, 2026
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
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
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