April 13th, 2023

Why Boys Need Netop

I will admit – I came late to the game when it comes to summer camp. As a Brit growing up in […]

February 13th, 2023

Camp is Not Just For Kids – Why Teens Need Camp

It’s not unusual for me to hear parents of teenagers (13-16) say that they think their child is too old for […]

Camp Skills Are Professional Sills

When I was in college, there was never any doubt in my mind about how I would spend my summers. I […]

October 19th, 2020

Defining Tradition

I always get nervous about using the word “traditional” or “tradition” to describe camp. To a new camp family, they hear […]

August 10th, 2020

Of People and Places

Hi Everyone! This is my first monthly blog post with all of you and I hope that you enjoy the monthly […]

July 26th, 2011

Birch Pond Beacon – July 2011

Camp newsletter

January 8th, 2011

Birch Pond Beacon – January 2011

Winter news from Casco, Maine

November 11th, 2010

New facilities improvements

See the new volleyball court and Lodge roof

August 29th, 2010

Birch Pond Beacon – August 2010

Recap of the 2010 season!

May 15th, 2010

Pre-Camp News from Netop

Read the latest Birch Pond Beacon

May 13th, 2010

Introducing the 2010 Netop Counselors!

– Andrew Hallowell – PA; U. of Md. graduate; next year in China; soccer, guitar, basketball – Marcus Keely – NC; […]

March 16th, 2010

Latest news from Casco, Maine

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