Dear Birchmont Families and Friends,
After 37 wonderful summers directing Birchmont, it is with great joy that we announce that we’ll be turning over the reins to our son, Will, and his wife, Kristie. As they assume the directorship of Birchmont we could not be more confident in this transition of leadership. As a 4th Generation camp director, Will brings a lifetime of experience and skill to his new role and for the last 12 years, Will and Kristie have been working side by side as directors of Pierce Country Day Camp, America’s first and finest day camp.
Although this is a bittersweet moment, this will not be goodbye. Laura and I will spend our summers at Birchmont as Directors Emeriti for the foreseeable future assisting Will, Kristie and the entire Team in any way that we can to ensure the seamless transition of our beloved Birchmont. We have seen campers grow into young adults, staff members and now parents of 2nd and 3rd generation campers, how fortunate we are! As we look back over the many years, the countless memories, interactions, challenges, and thousands of friendships – these are the cherished keepsakes we’ll carry with us always.
We are thrilled to be a part of the excitement and enthusiasm of this next generation to lead Birchmont!
We’ll see you around Camp,
Greg,
We have known each other since we were campers at the Day Camp and bunk mates at Birchmont.
I remember you coming to my house for one of my early birthday parties.
I am sorry to have only visited Birchmont once since the summer of ’78 when I was a group leader. It was one of my favorite summers.
But now I can offer you congratulations on your “retirement”. Glad to read that you will still be active on campus. If I ever am in the area I will certainly stop in to say hello and see what has changed…
Best of everything
Sam Landsman
So happy and sad for you both. Our Dutch doors remain forever open to you. I can still remember chatting with Pop Pierce at the office. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Congratulations. Still remember chatting with pop pierce in front of the office. It’s really true, the more things change, the more they remain the same. Don’t forget, my Dutch doors are always open. Xo