The Gardiner-Doing Camp
The Camp Regis Applejack property was bought in 1946 from the owners of the Gardiner-Doing Camp, dancers Gail Gardiner and Ruth Doing.
One of the departments at Camp Regis Applejack is Waterfront.
Dropping my phone in the lake: One way to escape technology
Oct 1, 2019
Watching my phone fall from my pocket and sink into the Alpine Lake deep in the Adirondack Mountains – bounce, bounce, plunk – seemed like a perfect way to end camp this year. Why is that? First, one of the main things I love about summer camp, and something I spend a lot of time thinking about is disconnection from devices. This is one of the ways the world –...
The Waterfront
Jul 13, 1994
Welcome back campers! Boating is excited to have you back and ready for fun in the sun. The sailing crew has rigged and repaired the Sunfish and JY 15’s to be ready for summer action. The O boat is out and set to be rigged; it still floats! Phil and Ashley are ready to develop a fleet of Sunfish and JY captains. Skiing instructor Scott, from Australia, had brought his...
The Missing Motor Boat
Jul 5, 1994
By Connor, Ted, Chad, Glenn; Cardinal II Boys One foggy morning, a motorboat went out to sea. There were four passengers and they were going to go fishing. One of the boys carted the fishing pole, and right when it hit the water, he felt a hard tug; and with that, the boat tipped. All the passengers went under, grabbed by blue hands. The blue hands pulled them deeper and...
Reasons to Come to Camp Regis
Jul 3, 1994
By Safieh Emami, Eagle Camper I love any dog or cat,And Camp Regis is the place for thatI want to learn how to waterskiAnd this lake’s the perfect place for me.I need some work on my tennis strokeAnd Regis has the perfect bloke.Whether you want to practice or learnOr relax or yearn,Camp Regis Applejack is the perfect place for you!
Meet the Staff: Bill Rienecker
Jul 19, 1977
Bill Rienecker is the head of the boating department with Ronnie and Cliff assistingHe was born in Flushing, N.Y. and has been to too many colleges to mention but has the equivalent of a Doctorate Degree. He teaches Physical Education with Bill Vesely during the winter.He and his wife, Marilyn, met while teaching and have been married for thirteen years. They have three children, Jenny 12, Lori 10, and Rosemary...
What Evil Lurks in the Hearts of Sunday Night
Jul 7, 1977
The first stop of the Roving Reporter this Sunday night is the ski dock where the beginnings of a ski show are taking place. AJ’s Steve D. vows that he’11 do a flying dock start this year. Ricky twisted into a pretzel is attempting to do a backwards start on the rudderless tricksters. This year should yield an exciting ski show no matter who takes a flying leap from the...