by Gordon Porter ”Port” Miller, Owner In our observations of campers over the past decade the words pressure and focus come to mind whether in academic or other endeavors. It is not unusual for eight or nine year olds to be urged to excel in school and athletics and this translates into academic tutoring, athletic clinics, and even … continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Why a Camp Experience: Creating an Environment That Inspires
Weekly Log Home 2012 #4
by Bill and Sabina McMahon, Co-Directors When Bill stands up in the dining hall and states: “Camp should be . . .” the boys all yell in unison, “Fun!” And fun it has been during this past week. As you know, most days we post over a hundred pictures on our web site to help … continue reading
Keeping the Magic Alive: It’s a Family Affair
by Bill McMahon, Co-Director Moosilauke is many things: it is one of the oldest boy’s camp in the U.S.; it is the home away from home for about 140 boys and 50 staff from around the country and world each summer; and it is also the epitome of a multi-generational family business. As you probably … continue reading
Weekly Log Home 2012 #3
by Bill and Sabina McMahon, Co-Directors It is our pleasure to write this third blog chronicling summer 2012. Before we recap, a brief Camp history lesson and staffing overview has been provided. Moosilauke first opened its doors in 1904 making it one of the oldest private camps in the U.S. The dining hall and senior … continue reading
Weekly Log Home 2012 #2
by Bill and Sabina McMahon, Co-Directors Our first full week has come and gone and life at camp is great: the returning kids are acting like they never left; the new campers have dived in head first; the weather has been spectacular; and the fish are biting. All in all, summer the way it ought … continue reading

