3rd Week Photos
July 17th, 2010Pre-Camp News from Netop
May 15th, 2010Read 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!
May 13th, 2010- 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
March 16th, 2010Check 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
March 16th, 2010
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
February 17th, 2010
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!
Lodge restoration update
February 14th, 2010
The first major milestone in Netop’s Lodge Restoration Campaign – the new main entrance and demolition of the old chimney – is nearly complete! The project was made possible thanks to the generous support of Netop’s alumni and current camper families. It’s part of a $125,000 investment in the 80 year old structure over the next two years. Other upcoming upgrades include changes to the electrical system, a new roof, expanded kitchen and office space which will take place during the off-season and in conjunction with our annual volunteer weekend (held June 18-20 this year). Contact us if you haven’t had a chance to contribute to the lodge campaign or would like to lend a hand during volunteer weekend.
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Lodge renovations underway
December 27th, 2009
Having already raised over $45,000 from the Lodge Restoration Campaign, Netop is pleased to announce that improvements have begun on the historic 1927 structure. The new front entrance is already nearly complete (pictured above). Crews dismantled the old chimney (pictured below) to make way for the new entrance. A new roof, expanded office, upgraded electrical service, bathroom upgrades and an expanded camp kitchen are also in the works and will be phased in over the next two years. We are grateful for the many financial contributions from alumni and Netop families that make this project possible. Visit the Lodge Campaign page to learn more about the effort and how you can help.
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