The following excerpt is taken from a newsletter published by The Skin Cancer Foundation. Our very own camp director, Michael Humes is quoted on the subject of protecting children from harmful sunburns. Applying sunscreen to campers on a daily basis is among the many responsibilities our counselors face when they come to camp to work with your children. Rest assured, we are slathering up your children with tons of sunscreen....
Nearly 300 campers from 20 states and over a dozen foreign countries arrived safely this week for a jam-packed, action filled summer at Camp Regis Applejack. The arrival of campers and staff from around the world never ceases to excite us, even as we begin our camp’s 56th season. We are so happy to welcome all of you to our camp community. During this time at camp, we want to...
Vegetarian Journal, November/December 1995, pg 35https://www.vrg.org/journal/95nov.htm Chef Frank Long has catered to vegetarian campers for the past 32 summers during which he has managed the kitchen at Camp Regis Applejack. From a handful of campers and ordinary dishes like macaroni and cheese and PB & J sandwiches in the 1960s. Chef Frank has found that close to one-seventh of the camp population now opt for his vegetarian meals, which include...
A Special Community for Teens. Almost fifty years ago, Applejack Teen Camp was founded on the site of the old Applejack Farm. In its infant years, Applejack Teen Camp emphasized a teenage community living experience with campers involved in various work and service projects within both the camp and in the local community. After several years of operating two camps, Regis and Applejack, on separate sites about 6 miles apart,...
Campers often ask me, “What was the camp like when you first had it?” Parents and friends say, “It must have been so much easier to run camp back in the early days” I’ll let you decide as I tell some true stories of “The Way it Was.” 1946 was the year we first opened as a children’s camp. We had looked at camps for sale and they did not...
Camp Regis and Applejack Teen Camp has always had respect, understanding, and a heart for children of all ages. Our teens have special programming possibilities, a leadership training program, and wonderful out-of-camp tours and informative, educational trips. Our middle-aged campers, 10-12-year-olds, take full advantage of the skill instruction, natural setting and confidence gained in the group living experience. Although most camps do not accept campers until they are 10 years...
By: Jesse Lasko (AC) This years AJ II trip was packed full of adventures and memories, ones that nobody who was on the trip will ever forget. Every year, Camp Regis-Apple Jack sends out it’s oldest campers on a week long trip as a sort of conclusion to their summer. This year, the AJ II trip was bound for Toronto, Canada. George Bredig and Sally Rosengerg lead the way to...
Hello to all from Rosemary and Suzanne! We are so happy that visiting parents enjoyed the Blue Jays and Cardinals bunk play performance of “Small Crimson Parasol”. The bunk plays are performed by the different groups in camp, and give everyone the chance to try out for parts in a production, even if drama is something they have never done before. The campers who prefer not to be on stage...
By: George Bredig The date is August 20th and I have just returned to camp reuniting a large group of campers with their families in Westchester County and New York City. Returning to this quiet and pristine environment of Upper St. Regis Lake after my quick re-entry into the urban/suburban reality of life most of us. I have a renewed appreciation for the unique pleasures of this area. Yet today,...
Campers are still having a great time at boating despite the recent cool spells we have experienced (i.e. cool from a Texan’s point of view). The change in weather has resulted in improved sailing conditions in the bay which means Ashley should have no trouble legging her craft out of areas that were once breezy at best. The increased volume and velocity of wind has also helped Phil prepare the...
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