Skills to be mastered are demonstrated by the completion of a series of eighteen tests. Many of these tests have varying degrees of difficulty to allow campers to have intermediate milestones of their progress along the path to becoming a member of The Honor Society. Passing the first level of the first thirteen tests earns one Pathfinder status. Once the first 13 tests are completed in their entirety, you become a Trailblazer. Once all 18 tests have been passed, one becomes a Woodsman. Achieving this honor is a multi-year endeavor which requires a real commitment.
We make sure that campers have access to the list of tests during the summer, but we also make the list of tests available here on our website. With the exception of the final five, tests may be taken and passed in any order. Each camper’s test progress will be recorded in the office to ensure that test results are not lost.
Festivities
The goal of the Centennial Weekend was not only to celebrate the completion of the improvements around camp, but to give alumni a chance to reunite, share stories across generations, enjoy their favorite activities, and revel in the camp spirit.
New Centennial Lodge
Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends of the camp, the Centennial Lodge was built in time for the Celebration. The main hall has already become an important activity area. We are still raising funds to finish the basement to provide new areas for weight lifting, fly tying, and arts and crafts.
Refurbished Barn
Because of the generous response to our fund raising, the Board of Trustees decided to expand their initial goal to fund a much needed rehabilitation project for the beloved Barn. No longer are seniors able to break the barn during their bi-annual dance.
Our mission statement is the driving force behind our philosophy and everything we do at camp. We think about it as we prepare for camp and try to incorporate it's ideals into every activity we teach throughout the summer. It is as follows:
Through a fun, balanced program, in a camp family atmosphere with positive role models, William Lawrence Camp encourages the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of the whole boy in a caring, nurturing, spirited, challenging, yet safe environment. While allowing a kid to be a kid, the camp seeks to enhance positive values and skill development leading to a productive and responsible adulthood.
The camp experience builds character and fellowship, provides new and different experiences, improves group living skills, provides an opportunity to meet people from different backgrounds and countries, and fosters an appreciation of nature and the environment. Each camper is encouraged to increase self esteem, realize his potential, share and develop his personality, develop lasting friendships, and become a part of the camp family, which many consider a second home.
The Board of Trustees is a concerned, active group of individuals close to the camp who meet at least four times a year to set policy, review operations, and, with the help of the Director, steer the course of the Camp.
The Board of Trustees and Members of the Corporation have all had a close association with William Lawrence for many years: many were campers themselves, and still more are the parents of current and former campers and staff members.
(back row L-R) Mark Hyde, John Fortini, Keith Schnaars, Jeffery Stump, Executive Director Nat Crane, Charlie Cleary, Neil Hulbert, Steve Tingle, Chris Summersgill. (Front row L-R) Betsy Roguet, Board President Gail Avery, Lucy Hancock, Richard Brown (not pictured Bob Gallagher)