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What Was Already There

By Ben Aronson | August 8, 2026 | Comments Off on What Was Already There

As a camper I used to love the time at night where a counselor would stand in the middle of the bunk and tell a story. Unlike TV, when you…

Confidence Comes from Community

By Ben Aronson | August 2, 2026 | Comments Off on Confidence Comes from Community

We were down nineteen to nothing.  I want you to sit with that for a second. Nineteen to nothing in a basketball game, in a tournament we hosted here at…

The Chairlift Moments at Camp Bauercrest

By Ben Aronson | April 2, 2026 | Comments Off on The Chairlift Moments at Camp Bauercrest

I was riding up a ski lift a few weekends ago, somewhere between the bottom of the mountain and the start of the next run down, when something about camp…

Bauercrest Wrapped: Ten Things Every Camper Should Experience Before the Light’s Go Out

By Ben Aronson | December 26, 2025 | Comments Off on Bauercrest Wrapped: Ten Things Every Camper Should Experience Before the Light’s Go Out

Bauercrest Wrapped: 10 Things Every Camper Should Experience Before Lights Out As the year comes to a close, it’s hard to miss the countdowns, top ten lists, and “wrapped” playlists…

Socks, Slides, and Shamu Splashes: So Much to be Thankful For

By Ben Aronson | November 20, 2025 | Comments Off on Socks, Slides, and Shamu Splashes: So Much to be Thankful For

Let’s face it, Bauercrest magic isn’t the Disney-fireworks or perfect hair day kind of magic. It’s more like the “did I just really see Nathan make that incredible save in…

Whole Again: Community, Connection, & the Power of Brotherhood

By Ben Aronson | October 15, 2025 | Comments Off on Whole Again: Community, Connection, & the Power of Brotherhood

At Bauercrest, we often speak of ‘brotherhood,’ sometimes forgetting the true power behind the meaning of the word. This past Monday, as we witnessed the long-awaited return of hostages to…

How Bauercrest Got My Son Into College

By Stacy Pollack | February 9, 2024 | Comments Off on How Bauercrest Got My Son Into College

One Sunday afternoon, when my son Max was four or five years old, we were sitting in front of the TV in our den during a Pats game when suddenly…

Camp Decisions: No Day At The Beach

By Stacy Pollack | January 9, 2023 | Comments Off on Camp Decisions: No Day At The Beach

Is My Son Ready For Overnight Camp? We get asked all the time about the right age to start overnight camp. Parents worry about kids being too young for all…

The Power of Play

By Stacy Pollack | December 18, 2022 | Comments Off on The Power of Play

When our kids were little, my husband and I used to weave our way through Mega Bloks, Magna-Tiles, toy trains, race cars, wooden puzzle pieces, stuffed animals and balls… so…

The Boys of Bauercrest

By Stacy Pollack | October 28, 2022 | Comments Off on The Boys of Bauercrest

Parents experiencing the action firsthand This past summer was the first since 2019 that we were able to open camp to prospective families. We hosted tours, Training Camps, and the…

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