Celebrating Another Summer at Rivers Day Camp
It's always sad to see the summer end.
It's always sad to see the summer end.
This year wraps up the 42nd continuous season of The Rivers Day Camp. Founded in 1963 by director emeritus Paul Licht, the camp offers its campers swimming, archery, sports, woodworking, arts and crafts, music, nature, sailing and more. Paul Licht’s unique inspiration, imagination and love of the outdoors continue to provide The Rivers Day Camp with a sense of identity and a loyal following of campers. His son Mark is currently the camp’s director.
“I hate to see the summer end. If I could be at Rivers forever and ever, I would be,” said head counselor for boys’ upper camp Larry Whitfield, who has worked at the Rivers camp for 28 years. “During the school year, I miss the kids. But one of the good things about this camp is that everyone stays in touch—it’s such a family atmosphere.” When he’s not working with campers at Rivers, Whitfield teaches health and physical education and coaches for the Boston Public Schools.
“There are so many activities that make the kids to be innovative and help them to grow,” Whitfield added. “They also learn a respect for adults and how to communicate their ideas and opinions.”
In addition, numerous Rivers students and staff members lend their talents and love of the school for the summer to be a part of the camp experience.
“The camaraderie of the staff that’s been here for more than 30 years is so special,” said head counselor for the boys lower camp Jim Navoni ’70, who’s in his 38th summer at the Rivers Day Camp and also teaches math at Rivers during the school year. “I think the combination of the variety of activities and the schedule of the camp keeps the kids excited and interested.”
Located on 33 acres of playing fields and on the shore of Nonesuch Pond, the camp has become a local tradition of summer fun. The use of Rivers’ facilities helps create a wonderful camping experience for children ages 4-13.
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This year wraps up the 42nd continuous season of The Rivers Day Camp. Founded in 1963 by director emeritus Paul Licht, the camp offers its campers swimming, archery, sports, woodworking, arts and crafts, music, nature, sailing and more. Paul Licht’s unique inspiration, imagination and love of the outdoors continue to provide The Rivers Day Camp with a sense of identity and a loyal following of campers. His son Mark is currently the camp’s director.
“I hate to see the summer end. If I could be at Rivers forever and ever, I would be,” said head counselor for boys’ upper camp Larry Whitfield, who has worked at the Rivers camp for 28 years. “During the school year, I miss the kids. But one of the good things about this camp is that everyone stays in touch—it’s such a family atmosphere.” When he’s not working with campers at Rivers, Whitfield teaches health and physical education and coaches for the Boston Public Schools.
“There are so many activities that make the kids to be innovative and help them to grow,” Whitfield added. “They also learn a respect for adults and how to communicate their ideas and opinions.”
In addition, numerous Rivers students and staff members lend their talents and love of the school for the summer to be a part of the camp experience.
“The camaraderie of the staff that’s been here for more than 30 years is so special,” said head counselor for the boys lower camp Jim Navoni ’70, who’s in his 38th summer at the Rivers Day Camp and also teaches math at Rivers during the school year. “I think the combination of the variety of activities and the schedule of the camp keeps the kids excited and interested.”
Located on 33 acres of playing fields and on the shore of Nonesuch Pond, the camp has become a local tradition of summer fun. The use of Rivers’ facilities helps create a wonderful camping experience for children ages 4-13.
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