When I first heard of the job of “camp counselor” through a mutual connection, it was a tough sell. Upon hearing of the demands of the position, I immediately thought, shouldn’t I be pursuing some sort of internship? Plus, I didn’t want to give up my low-stress, friend-filled summer months or that week at the […]
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Camp Pinnacle is ACA Accredited!
We are extremely excited to announce that Camp Pinnacle is now fully accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA)! For our year-round staff, this has been a goal for a long time, and this month we officially received word of our new accreditation. This furthers the mission of Camp Pinnacle by creating a safe, substantive, and […]
Fall at Camp Pinnacle
While the wake-up bell may no longer ring each morning at 7:30 and the Lognasium is now closed for the season, the magic of Camp Pinnacle is still very much alive. Have you ever found yourself wondering what we could possibly be doing now that the hustle and bustle of another busy summer has ended? […]
Summer 2019 at Camp Pinnacle has begun!
It was so exciting to welcome 185 new and returning campers to Camp Pinnacle on Sunday. We loved watching our returners’ faces as they explored the many new additions to our facility. We felt downright prescient with a brand-new pavilion as we also welcomed 4.5 inches of rain! The weather has drastically improved, however, and […]
Video: Meet our 2019 Counselors
We’d love for you to meet our 2019 counselor team! We are so excited for you to meet your campers’ role models on opening day. Get to know a few of them below: Camp Pinnacle staff orientation is in full swing, and we can’t wait for you to get to know this summer’s group of […]
Video: What’s New for 2019
It’s summer prep week at Camp Pinnacle. Our counselors have started arriving, and many are taking a variety of clinics to improve their skills for the summer. We are running a water safety instructor course, lifeguarding course, mountain biking level 2 instructor course, and wilderness first aid course. Meanwhile, we are putting the finishing touches […]