“Ranger” John Clark’s summers at Agawam launched a lifelong passion—and accomplished career—in plants and the natural world. In the summer of 1984, I earned the Senior Ranger award at Camp Agawam, a defining experience that shaped the course of my life. This award is...
Camper, staffer, volunteer, and board member, Commish Noah Faison (right) writes about the camp experience and the lifelong benefits of role models, community, and friendships. In front of Mason Hall, there is a maple tree that stands roughly 15 feet tall. When I...
“Chief” Erik Calhoun reflects on the start of Camp Agawam’s 105th season. Today we celebrated Camp Agawam’s opening day 2024 – our 105th year!!! After long months of preparation, it is so exciting to finally have a camp filled with the sights and...
Longtime volunteer and board member, Bos’n Frank Anthony writes about working with the Agawam staff to bring a new layer of camper well-being to fruition with the creation of a new MESH (Mental, Emotional, and Social Health) role on the summer staff team. Camp...
Assistant camp director “Mander” Karen Malm was invited to submit an article to the New Canaan and Greenwich Sentinel’s 2024 Camp Guide, and we think it does a terrific job describing how summer camp can be an antidote to the challenges facing today’s children and...
