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Camp News

When you arrive at Lochearn this summer, you’ll notice several awesome upgrades to many program areas. The arts studios have been painted and redesigned with new tables and work areas. Campers taking riding will now be able to store their riding boots and helmets in individual cubbies at the barn. On the waterfront, waterskiers and wakeboarders will enjoy a new Malibu ski boat.
We are also excited to announce a new out-of-camp trip for our Counselor Trainee Prospects (CTPs)! A Counselor Trainee Prospect is a camper who has just completed 8th grade with the potential to return to camp the next summer as a CT. This summer, the CTPs will go on a White Water Rafting adventure that will be guided by Mahoosuc Outdoors on the Androscoggin River in New Hampshire!

Staff Spotlight

It’s been an amazing year of staff hiring. We are so excited to welcome many new staff members to the Lochearn family, and to have so many returners from 2015. Camp Lochearn 2016

Coach Aldo Santiago will be gracing the tennis courts with his stellar warm-up and practice routines once again! Aldo’s love and passion for the game of tennis is contagious. The courts will be filled with laughter and excitement.

Many campers will recognize another familiar face at Lochearn this summer. Adrienne Jensen-Doray is thrilled to be getting back in the saddle as the head of the riding program. For the past two years, Adrienne has enjoyed working as the Assistant Director of Student Activities at Union College in Schenectady, NY, overseeing student clubs and leadership development activities. This will be Adrienne’s sixth summer running the Lochearn Riding program.

We are very happy to announce Sarah Beulink and Ashley Davis as the CT Campus Leaders this Summer 2016 VT summer! Franny David, Maggie Brummer and Hannah Dailey will be returning as Senior, Sub-Senior and Junior Campus Leaders. Ruth Potter will be returning to lead the climbing program, and Chloe McDonnell will be back as the head of the athletics program! Morgan Riley will continue to be our fearless leader of OAP. Lori Earle will be back as the Parent Liaison and helping with the swimming program, and Beth Field will be the glue that holds together the arts program!

Logan Trask: Head of Theatre

Birthplace: Nashua, New Hampshire
School: Case Western Reserve University
Activities taught in 2015: Singing, Theatre, and Summer Reading
Fun Fact about yourself: I live in Danvers, MA, the original Salem Village, where the witch trials Summer 2016 happened.
Not-So-Secret Passions: Songwriting!
Favorite Camp Food: Any dish where hash browns or tater tots are involved.
Favorite Camp Song: “Home.” Nothing is more beautiful than singing it on campfire hill during the pine cone ceremony.
Favorite Camp Activity: Performing Arts Night!
Favorite Memory of Lochearn: Singing the song I wrote for camp and having the whole camp sing along with me. I felt so connected and loved.
Logan’s advice to new members of the Lochearn family: It’s okay to be nervous and even a little scared, but trust me, you got this! Make sure to try new things and don’t be afraid of failing or looking silly (in fact, I would encourage you to be silly on purpose). Camp is a place for being yourself and for learning that there is more to yourself than you ever thought possible.

Directors’ Message

Dear Camp Families,

We hope all of you are enjoying the start of spring. Change in seasons reminds us that summer is Camp Lochearn right around the corner. The summer of 2016 will be here before we know it!

Winter flew by as Tony met with new camp families throughout the country from New England and Greater New York to South Florida, Southern California and many cities in between. We are so excited for new campers to join us for an amazing summer in Vermont! Thank you to the O’Connor Family who hosted the Lochearn Winter Gathering in February. It was wonderful seeing so many campers, CTs, and parents at the O’Connor home in New Canaan, Connecticut.

We greatly enjoyed hosting the annual Spring Summit at the winter office in Gainesville, Florida. As a leadership team, we reflected on the successes of 2015, and looked at what we can do to make Lochearn even stronger this summer. It always goes back to our amazing campers and how honored we are to have the opportunity each year to watch our campers grow.

Camp Lochearn The entire Lochearn team is so excited to celebrate the 100th summer on Lake Fairlee. We are
looking forward to Lochearn Alumni joining us to tell stories and to sing our favorite Lochearn songs on campfire hill. As a camp, we will celebrate Lochearn’s 100th birthday throughout each session. This summer is sure to be a special one that we will all remember for years and years to come.

We are thrilled that many of our instructional and support staff are returning for another great summer. We can’t wait to see you in Vermont!

Happy Camping!

Staff Spotlight

Ruth

Birthplace: Castleton, Vermont
Job: Outdoor Education Teacher at the John Dorr Nature Laboratory at Horace Mann School
Activities taught in 2015: Alpine Tower!!
Fun Fact about yourself: Last winter I made an igloo, ordered pizza from it, and ate inside it. Best. Day. Ever.
Not-So-Secret Passions: Playing outside, hiking, skiing, laughing, climbing trees and horseback riding.
Favorite Camp Food: Sweet Potato Fries
Favorite Camp Song: Magic and On My Honor, and R-E-D
Favorite Camp Activity: Cabin Nights
Favorite Memory of Lochearn: Opening day every summer when the campers first get there. The excitement and enthusiasm is incredible!
Ruth’s Advice to new members of the Lochearn Family: “Lochearn is one of the most special places in the world, meet as many people as you can, and the amazing experiences and memories will come naturally!”

Chloe

Birthplace: Bridgend, Wales
School: Cardiff Metropolitan University
Activities taught in 2015: Gymnastics, Snorkeling, Sailing, Diving
Fun Fact about yourself: I started gymnastics
when I was two years old and still love it!
Not-So-Secret Passions: I love learning, whether it’s academic or learning new things about myself.
Favorite Camp Food: Chicken Patties and S’mores Bars
Favorite Camp Song: The Princess Pat
Favorite Camp Activity: Gymnastics or Paddleboarding
Favorite Memory of Lochearn: Opening Day of First Session, when I met the girls in my cabin and knew I was going to love every minute of camp!
Chloe’s Advice to new members of the Lochearn Family: “Leave all worries and concerns at the gate, you are going to have the best summer of your life and develop friendships that will long outlive the short time spent together at camp.”

Lochearn News & Gear

It’s going to be another amazing summer in Vermont. We’re excited for a few new aspects of our activities! Projects to improve the areas of Archery and Arts & Crafts are underway. Waterskiers and wakeboarders will be using a new ski boat this summer, and we will be bringing CrossFit style exercises into pilates class!

Theatre Production

Whether you are a Lochearn theatre enthusiast or enjoy watching and supporting the performers, get excited for this summer’s musical theatre production of Peter Pan!

Order your gear early!

Make sure your family is prepared for the summer by ordering your Lochearn gear early! You can view the packing list and order from the Lochearn Webstore on our website. Order before May 1 to avoid delays.

amerisport-store

Visit www.CampLochearn.com and click on “Lochearn Families” at the top of the page. You will find the link to the “Camp Store” in the menu bar.

Here are some other helpful hints for ordering:

Trunks and duffels are both great for camp, but they must be 15″ in height or less to fit under the beds.
Shipping from Amersport can take 14-21 business days. If you place an order after May 1, have it shipped to camp at 1061 Robinson Hill Road, Post Mills, VT 05058.

Important Dates

Tony will be traveling in the new year meeting new families and connecting with Lochearn Lassies. Please share these dates with your friends who are interested in Lochearn for their daughters!

Los Angeles – February 5-7, 2016
New York City – February 28, 2016

Lochearn Winter Gathering
New Canaan, CT – February 27, 2016
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Please email fun@camplochearn.com or call our winter office at 352-562-7989 to RSVP or for more information.

Don’t forget to mark these important dates in your calendars also!

Second Tuition Payment – due February 1, 2016
Final Tuition Payment – due April 1, 2016

Summer 2016 Dates
Session 1 – June 22 – July 17, 2016
Session 2 – July 20 – August 14, 2016

100th Year Celebration Days
July 2, 2016 OR July 30, 2016

Directors’ Message

Dear Camp Families,

We hope this letter finds you and yours celebrating a joyful and peaceful New Year! As we look forward to our upcoming days at Lochearn in the summer of 2016, we want to take this time to reflect on 2015.

Stacie was delighted to be named Teacher of the Year at her middle school in the fall. Camp allows us to grow as individuals and leaders. The skills that are gained at summer camp are directly felt in our lives in the biggest and smallest of ways. Through lessons and accomplishments garnered while on the shores of Lake Fairlee, Camp continues to shape our future in so many positive aspects.

The fall and winter have been busy, as we have been meeting with new families who are looking forward to joining Lochearn. Tony has made trips to New York City, Boston, and New Jersey. We were very thankful to enjoy some real quality family time at Lochearn during the week of Thanksgiving.

We have loved receiving holiday cards from our campers and their families. Thank you for updating us on your endeavors and successes during the school year. We’re so glad to have the most amazing campers at Lochearn. We can’t wait to see you at camp!

Happy New Year!

Directors’ Message

Dear Camp Families,

As the sun sets on Summer Camp 2015, Lochearn’s 99th year, we’d like to take a moment to thank our campers, parents, and staff. Thank you for your continued support and for another wonderful summer. Cheers of “How do you feel?” still resonate through our heads as we reflect on our time on Lake Fairlee together.

Sunday night campfires continued to be a time when important life lessons and personal triumphs filled our hearts and minds with a “deeper understanding of the beauty about us.” Alumnae delighted us with their visits and made these moments even more complete as they shared their favorite memories from the decades of Lady Lochearn. Our tennis and riding programs topped the list in terms of quality instruction. “We are jogging” became a favorite way to greet each other around camp. The arts continued to shine with beautiful ceramics and bracelets, and our productions of Annie showcased the girls’ theatrical talent.

As we prepare for an amazing 100th year at Lochearn, let us remember “to make the whole camp happier for our being here.” All of you certainly did that in 2015, and we look forward to next summer with “an open mind and a kind and caring heart.”

Happy Camping,

Coach Aldo Santiago

We are proud to welcome Aldo Santiago from Mount Holyoke, an all-girls college, join our staff this summer as the Head of Tennis! Aldo has 22 years of head coach experience at Mount Holyoke College, where he has coached two nationally ranked players, a NEWMAC Player of the Year and three NEWMAC Rookies of the Year. We are lucky to have a leader with such a high caliber of coaching and an inspiration to teach beginners and help experienced campers reach a new level of play. Aldo truly believes in motivating young women to foster a passion and life-long love for tennis.

Welcome to Scout’s Club!

Welcome to Scout’s Club! I hope you got my postcard in the mail. If not, click here to see it.

Scout’s Club is a special club for Junior Campers at Lochearn. As a member of my club, you will get to spend time with me! Woof!

We will go paddleboarding, take walks, play fetch and do other fun activities together. I need help with my baths and keeping my golden hair brushed. Any volunteers? Thanks! I love playing with Lochearn Lassies!

Can’t wait to see you on Opening Day after dinner!

Love,
Scout