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Pre-Camp News from Netop

admin — Sat, 15 May 2010 22:18:25 +0000

Read the latest version of the Birch Pond Beacon to see who is on our 2010 staff, get pre-camp program announcements and more. The 2010 season is days away!

Introducing the 2010 Netop Counselors!

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 13:59:40 +0000

- Andrew Hallowell – PA; U. of Md. graduate; next year in China; soccer, guitar, basketball
- Marcus Keely – NC; son of alum, Paul Keely; Wake Forest grad; web design; film, photograpy, drama
- Nick Ray – MD; U. Md.; Waterfront Director; swimming, basketball, woodsman, trip leader
- Colby Morgan – MA; U. of Vermont; drama, baseball, rock band, CIT program director
- Matt Noe – PA; U. of Maryland; soccer, lacrosse, swimming, golf, woodsman
- Kaleem Jones – NY; Amherst College; volleyball, basketball, conditioning
- Matt Taylor –PA; U. of Maryland; basketball, swim instructor, tennis, trip program
- Kevin Scott – PA; West Chester Univ.; woodsman, archery, baseball, crafts
- Matt McNabb – Glastonbury, CT; tennis, conditioning, cross country, basketball
- Porter Grieve – Topsfield, MA; soccer, lacrosse, ultimate Frisbee, baseball
- Andrew Carslon – Casco, ME; sailing, conditioning, soccer
- Peter Brown – Wyncote, PA; swimming, golf, rocketry, woodsman
- Jon Bolduc – Windham, ME; fishing, archery, crafts
- Kevin Slider – Fort Washington, PA; lacrosse, conditioning, boating

Latest news from Casco, Maine

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:58:24 +0000

Check out the latest version of the Birch Pond Beacon. You can read it Here. It contains info about Netop’s 2010 season, tribal games, food, CIT opportunities, 2009 counselor news and so much more!

2010 Trip schedule

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:56:15 +0000

We’re excited to release Netop’s preliminary trip schedule for 2010. The list includes old favorites and a few new trips that are sure to be a hit. Each camper gets the opportunity to go on one age-appropriate day and overnight trip each session. Younger campers participate in an overnight wilderness trip at a remote outpost on camp property or hiking at a nearby state park or lake. As campers get older their trip choices expand to include canoeing and high-alpine adventures. Popular trips include our 18-mile canoe trip down the Saco River, the scramble up to the 6,200-foot peak of Mt. Washington and Old Orchard Beach.

Session I:

Overnight trips
Juniors (ages 8 & 9) – Bradbury State Park
Inter I (ages 10 & 11) – Mt. Moosilauke in the White Mountain NF
Inter II (ages 12 &13) – Coos Canyon
Inter II & Seniors – Androscoggin River
Seniors (ages 14 & 15) – Baxter SP/ Mt. Katahdin (2 nights)

Day trips
Juniors – Sebago Lake State Park & cookout
Inter I – Tumbledown Mountain
Inter II/Seniors – Baldface in the White Mountain NF
Seniors – Old Orchard Beach & cookout

Session II:

Overnight trips
Juniors – Birch Pond/Rattlesnake Mountain
Inter I – Kancamagus Hwy & Swift River in the White Mountain NF
Inter II – Saco River & Sand Cliffs
Seniors – Acadia National Park (2 nights)

Day trips
Juniors – Popham Beach State Park & cookout
Inter I – Crescent Beach State Park
Inter II/Seniors – Mt. Washington in the White Mountain NF
Seniors – Old Orchard Beach & cookout

2010 Camper enrollment strong

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:10:38 +0000

Following solid growth in 2009, Netop is pleased to report that 2010 is shaping up to be a banner year. Enrollment is running well ahead of last year’s pace, due to a very strong camper return rate and an active network of referrals and new camper interest. Netop’s longer season and flexible sessions, including a new 10-day “starter” option, are contributing to the growing excitement. More tent platforms were added last year and plans are in the works for additional tents in 2010. Reserve your son’s spot today!

Winter 2009 Beacon Released

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:12:10 +0000

Don’t miss the latest version of the Birch Pond Beacon. You can read it Here. It contains info about Netop’s trip and film programs along with other tidbits you won’t want to miss.

Lodge restoration campaign launched

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:48:45 +0000

The Lodge at Netop is like a museum of the camp’s great history and traditions. Originally built as a dance hall in 1927, the Lodge serves as the physical and emotional hub of Netop. Now, exciting improvements are underway to the building’s infrastructure. Through the leadership of Netop alumni, a campaign has been launched to raise funds for a series of upgrades that includes a new roof, renovated front entrance, expanded kitchen, upgraded electrical service, improved guest bathroom facilities, expanded office space and other enhancements. For more details about the project and how you can help, click the following:

Lodge Campaign Letter

Campaign Commitment Form

Artist rendering of Lodge Renovation

Netop to expand season in 2010!

admin — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 19:00:05 +0000

We are pleased to announce exciting new changes to our season for 2010. The season will lengthen by one week and additional session options will be available.

2010 Camp Season
Session I, 3.5 weeks	Jun 27 – Jul 21
Session II, 2.5 weeks	Jul 22 – Aug 7
10-day starter option (new campers ages 8-10 only)	Jul 22 – Jul 31
5 weeks	Jun 27 – Jul 31
6 weeks	Jun 27 – Aug 7
Counselor-in-Training (ages 16-17)	Jun 20 – Aug 8 Jun 20 – Jul 21