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As the new Program Director and the newest member of the Trail Blazers year-round team, I wanted to introduce myself. Having grown up attending as well as working at summer camps, I have a first hand understanding and appreciation for the benefit that camps can bring to a child's development. To this day I believe that a lot of who I have become stems from my experiences at camp. Because of this, I have remained in the

On October 25, 2012, Trail Blazer Camps' exceptional programming was recognized by the American Camp Association of New York and New Jersey at the bi-annual Joe Kruger Youth Development Conference. Executive Director, Riel Peerbooms, attended the event to receive the Harold Breene Youth Education Award on behalf of the organization. The Harold Breene Youth Education Award is "given to a person or camp who is dedicated to actively promoting positive youth development in a unique and

Chief Steve reminisces about a hike in the 1960's and a memorable life lesson.   Hiking is a popular "camptivity." Campers, staff and Trail Blazers/Life Camp alumni enjoy it. We sing, "Swinging Along the Open Road." When one of us hears an approaching vehicle, she/he says, "Car!" and we move over to the extreme right. The highway was

Chief Steve shares another story in memory of his brother and alumnus, Jack Allured.   Joy was complete every Sunday evening. Jack Allured, my deceased brother, was a regular Alumni Camp entertainer. Jack knew the punch line. One would get to Carnegie Hall by practice. Jack aimed his sites, entertaining in nursing homes. Jack educated himself in music theory, sight reading, singing and piano. Starting out playing his melodica, he graduated to singing along with his