The day began early here in the Realm with Girls Camp in the Dining Hall for a breakfast of: an
egg, cheese, sausage, croissant and cereals (hot and cold), fresh fruit, juice (apple, and orange). A
breakfast of champions, we hope! They boarded 12 vans and our bus and were on the way to Camp
Kenwood and Evergreen in Western NH for a play day, which will include each group in the following
sports:
● Softball,
● Basketball,
● Soccer,
● Volleyball
● Newcomb for younger campers.
They will play 2 games in the morning, have a GREAT lunch, and then will play two games in the
afternoon. Concluding by 4 p.m. so that they can get on the road back to Robin Hood for supper. It is one
of our B16 days of the summer.
Arriving at Robin Hood at 10:00 from Kenwood/Evergreen were 3 buses and 4 vans with their
whole boys camp. Here at Robin Hood, each age group will compete in
● Baseball,
● Basketball,
● Soccer,
● Flag football.
Great day of competition. Every camper will get playing time in one or more of the sports. This is the first
Spirit Day we have had with Kenwood/Evergreen since COVID. So it’s been long awaited! This is the
only camp we do this with. It began years ago, so we are very happy to bring it back.
What is involved in making it happen? There is a lot of work in every sports’ facility and in the
kitchen. Fields lined – courts blown and almost every field and court is being used! A lot of preparation!
Our athlete director and his team have put it all together the last couple of days.
The dining hall has planned an early breakfast for girls departing and then a regular breakfast for
boys.
Throughout the day, scores are kept for each sport and at the conclusion of the day, both camps
will tabulate wins and losses, and the top camp will be announced with creed, sportsmanship and
competition!
Robin Hood is happy for an overall victory today, BUT whatever the results are, we will have a
GREAT day of competition!

Woodchuck July 5, 2024

What a way to follow up America’s birthday! The Bards headed out after breakfast to climb Mount Bayle. The 30 girls were all smiles as they stopped at Cozy Corner for some well-deserved ice cream on the way home.

We sent several sports teams to other camps throughout the day. The U11 boys basketball team had a HUGE day at Indian Acres. They finished the tournament 5-0 and brought home another championship! Great job boys! Meanwhile, we sent several tennis players to Winaukee, where one of our 15U doubles team took the crown. Our 14U soccer team departed straight from lunch and competed in a hard fought tournament.

Back at camp, a few big activities were underway. The girls 12U softball team had their first practice on our brand new baseball/softball field as they prepared for their tournament on Monday. The flying squirrel had a busy day swinging campers 40 feet to the tune of laughter and shouts. Both the senior camp and junior camp plays had great sessions during their rehearsals. We cannot wait to see the finished product!

It was another beautiful, hot day at the Realm, and every group had a chance to get in beautiful Lake Ossipee this afternoon to cool off. The fun didn’t stop at dinner as Woody announced that spirit day is tomorrow. The girls will head to Evergreen to play four sports in their respective age groups while the boys from RobinHood will host the boys from Kenwood. It should be a fun, competitive day!

Our campers and staff are still so full of energy after such a busy two weeks! In large part, that is due to the friends, new and old, as the energy here is contagious! Sweet dreams from the Realm!

There is no better place to celebrate America’s birthday than at Camp RobinHood! The day started with Chuck driving around Boys Camp in his golf cart waking the boys up. Over in Girls Camp Scribes pranced through the road to the tune of patriotic music and streamers.

All of the groups were early to the flagpole dressed head to toe in red, white, and blue garb. We raised the flag to raucous shouts and celebrations. At the end of breakfast, junior camp had a competition to see who was the most spirited. After a fierce standoff, the Jesters took home the crown, earning first in line for dinner AND the newest RobinHood jibbitz.

During the morning, the quarterfinals of the Challenge Cup commenced. In this competition, groups battle against each other for a trip to pizza and ice cream, a champion shirt and trophy, and the bragging rights for being the 2024 Challenge Cup Champs. After four close contests, the Quills and Shires advanced to the Girls Camp finals, while in Boys Camp the Squires and Foresters will face off later this week. Best of luck to the final four!

After lunch, we had our traditional RobinHood 4th of July! First, we conducted our 4th of July Parade, where each group marched around the Quad covered in red, white, and blue while music blasted. The Saxons and Scribes put on a Quad Carnival for the ages, with a brand new activity, Pie Royale, stealing the show. While the festivities on the Quad were ongoing, other groups partied at the beach, jumped around on the inflatables, and celebrated in the Barn. Our Saxons and Scribes have been truly incredible this year and today was no exception. We are so thankful to have such a great group of young people leading camp this summer! It is to their credit that the afternoon was full of smiling, laughing kids throughout The Realm.

Once the afternoon festivities wrapped, it was time for an all-time favorite meal. Corn Dogs, pretzels, french fries, and watermelon were in high supply. And don’t forget about everybody’s favorite of the favorites, FRIED DOUGH! Woody couldn’t call for seconds quick enough as the dining hall was full of exuberance from the day. After dinner, the Shires, Scribes, Foresters, and Saxons headed to Conway to watch fireworks and listen to live music. At camp we were busy pontooning, swimming, campfires, and other awesome evening activities.

Watching the beautiful sunset at our beautiful waterfront, we are so thankful to live in a place where we can have so many amazing opportunities. After a long day, it might be an early bed time tonight.

Sweet dreams from the Realm on America’s 248th birthday. We hope that 150 years from now, someone is writing the Woodchuck during RobinHood’s 248th consecutive year.

Every day at Camp RobinHood is a BIG day and today was no exception! We hosted the 48th U13 and U15 boys basketball tournament where camps from the area came to battle it out for the championship. We had two teams in the 13U bracket, one of which went undefeated, beating every other team in the tournament and keeping the trophy in the realm! With limited practice time, the boys moved the ball, communicated well, and worked together to come out on top. The 15U team fell just short in the championship, with the last second half court shot hitting the rim and bouncing off. We are so proud of our boys’ competitive spirit and sportsmanship.

The Jesters had a HUGE day, starting off with a tee time at the mini golf course. In the afternoon they took a little trip to Cozy Corner before taking on the Tumblers in an evening activity challenge of dizzy kickball after dinner.

After a Green and White Break, a proclamation of a group “challenge” is the most exciting it can get in the dining hall. One group, typically the younger group, “challenges” another group to a sport or an activity, which they compete in that evening. In addition to the Tumbler-Jester challenge, the Arrows and Lancers competed in a Lipsync Battle, with both groups choreographing to a dead heat before the Lancers were victorious in the one-on-one dance off.

Today also marked the last day of our ENORMOUS new program at camp, FNOO (For the Needs of Others). Over the past several days, each group has spent multiple periods sharing how they can work together to be more mindful of others, both inside and outside the realm. At RobinHood, we want our kids to have the best summer ever, make lifelong friendships, but most of all, continue to become better people that make a positive impact on the world.

Watching the sunset as the Quills sing potential future Scribe songs makes us realize that time here really does fly. Before we know it, the littlest kids in camp, the Scouts and the TPs, will be Saxons and Scribes, then counselors and Group Leaders, and perhaps one day send their children here to be future Scouts and TPs.

Tomorrow will surely be another big day, with the Saxons and Scribes taking charge of camp for the 4th of July afternoon festivities. Sweet dreams from The Realm!

Woodchuck July 2, 2024

10! We can’t believe we already wrapped up our 10th day here at RobinHood. You wouldn’t be able to tell it, but just over 10 days ago, over 100 of our campers had never stepped foot in The Realm. Walking around today, it’s incredible to see the bonds being made, the laughs being shared, and the lifelong friendships being created.

Did someone say Beach Day? The Bards, Shires, and Scribes woke up early this morning to grab a quick breakfast and head to Ogunquit Beach in Maine. It was the perfect day to feel sand on toes, cool off in the Atlantic Ocean, and eat lobster while walking the boardwalk. The girls had an amazing time and many of the other groups were begging to be the next ones to go.

We had several other groups leave camp today as well. This morning, the Scouts and Tumblers had a tee time at the local mini golf course. Our 32 youngest girls returned home for lunch with big smiles on their faces and a little bit of sugar in their stomachs. Meanwhile, the Friars set out for Mount Major. Ascending the peak in just over an hour, the boys stopped at CRH’s favorite Cozy Corner for a little ice cream on the way home to cool off. After lunch, the Quills set off for a hike at Diana’s Bath, enjoying the cool water and the walk slides before an ice cream treat. Who doesn’t love a little dessert before dinner?!

We also sent several boys tennis players to Wildwood for 10U, 12U, and 14U tennis. The boys competed hard, displayed great sportsmanship, and our first 10U singles player brought RobinHood a championship!

Back at camp, activities were in full swing. Our brand new ski boats had a busy day on the lake, with several groups having the opportunity to wakeboard, waterski, kneeboard, and more. During Rest Hour, our basketball coach ran a tough practice for the 11U boys team, which has their first tournament on Friday. The Lancers continue to become the best in camp at the Waterfront game of the summer, Rally Ball, which features two double basketball hoops and an enlarged spikeball.

We’re watching a beautiful sunset over the lake as the Arrows are bringing their paddleboards back on land from their sunset session and the Quills are returning from their Sunset Pontoon ride. It’s tie to get some rest as tomorrow promises another BIG day. Sweet dreams from 03836!