Welcome to Brantwood Camp - A Boys' and Girls' Summer Camp in NH

Alumni Day 2008

Alumni Day 2008 Schedule

Sunday, July 20	Alumni Day
10 a.m.	Registration at both camps
11 a.m.	Chapel on the lawn at BWC
12 noon	Chapel at the Girls’ Camp
12:30 p.m.	Lunch at both camps
2 p.m.	Alumni Meeting at Girls' Camp
	Following the alumni meeting there will be organized camper vs. counselor games and both pools will be open for the enjoyment of alumni and guests.

Put Your Message on a Brantwood Brick

The support of the Brick Pathways project has been strong from Brantwood alumni as well as friends and supporters of Brantwood Camp. There are many bricks ordered for the Centennial Pathways to the Commons Buildings at each campus and there is room for more. One brick costs $25, engraving is included, or you can order 5 bricks for $100. A brick with a message of your choice will be delivered to Brantwood and installed at the campus you specify.
To order, you may visit Brick Photograph and Ordering Information and download the forms or you may contact the Camp office at 603-924-3542 for information. Engraved bricks will be on display during Alumni Day and additional order forms and information will be available. Brick orders are being accepted on an ongoing basis. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize a special camper, counselor, trustee, friend, or memory. We hope you will join us in the continuing creation of the Centennial Pathways. top

Places to stay in the Monadnock Region

With thanks to the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce. If you prefer, camping may be reserved at Greenfield State Park (603-547-3497) or Monadnock State Park (603-532-8862). top

Apple Gate B & B	199 Upland Farm Road, Peterborough NH 03458	603-924-6543
Auk's Nest B & B	Lunt RFD#1, Wilton, NH 03086	603-878-3443
Benjamin Prescott Inn	433 Turnpike Rd., Jaffrey, NH 03452	603-532-6637
Birchwood Inn	Senator Tobey Highway, Temple, NH 03084	603-878-3285
Cathedral House B & B	63 Cathedral Entrance, Rindge, NH 03461	603-899-6790
Highland Inn	634 Francestown Rd., Bennington, NH 03442	603-588-6735
The Grand View Inn and Resort	580 Mountain Rd., Jaffrey, NH 03452	603-532-9880
Greenfield Inn B & B	PO Box 400, Greenfield, NH 03047	603-547-6327
Hancock Inn	33 Main St., Hancock, NH 03449	603-525-3318
Inn at Crotched Mountain	534 Mountain Road, Francestown, NH 03043	603-588-6840
Inn at Jaffrey Center	379 Main St., Jaffrey Center, Jaffrey, NH 03452	603-532-7800
Jack Daniels Motor Inn	80 Concord Street, Peterborough, NH 03458	603-924-7548
Maplehurst Inn	PO Box 155, Antrim, NH 03440	603-588-8000
Monadnock Lodging Association	PO Box 1088, Keene, NH 03431	603-924-6543
Peterborough Manor (hostel)	50 Summer St., Peterborough, NH 03458	603-924-9832
Three Maples Bed & Breakfast	Rte 123 & Mountain Rd, Sharon, NH 03458	603-924-3503
Stepping Stones B & B,	6 Bennington Battle Trail, Wilton Ctr, NH 03086	603-654-6821
Westwind Bed and Breakfast	260 Bennington Road, Hancock, NH 03449	603-525-3021
Woodbound Inn	62 Woodbound Rd., Rindge, NH 03461	603-532-8341
Wooden Josh Bed & Breakfast	Main St., PO Box 3, Dublin, NH 03444	603-563-7486

The BWC Waysiders Capture Favorite Campfire Songs on a CD

by Elizabeth Leonard and Jennifer K. Brown
    What is Brantwood without singing? Every camper and counselor remembers at least a few camp songs fondly, and Brantwood has an especially rich tradition of song. To help you recapture this part of your camp experience, a CD of all-time favorite BWC campfire songs has been released.
    Two former BWC directors, Noelle Leonard and Nick Noble, led the production of Brantwood in Song. On a sunny winter day in March, they convened the "BWC Waysiders," gathering together more than thirty counselors, alumni, trustees, former directors, sponsors, and parents of campers from as far as New York and Nantucket for the first recording session. The session was held at Boston Center for the Arts, a wonderful theatre space that was graciously donated by former BWC boys director Paul Daigneault. BWC executive director Amy Willey and boys director Kevin Mitrano also joined the group.
    After warming up the vocal chords, the Waysiders launched into some old favorites including: Ship Titanic, Comin' Round the Mountain, Rise and Shine, Tavern in the Town, and, of course, The Brantwood Song and Long Long Trail. Through many takes, spirits remained high and voices were loud and energetic.
    On April 4, a smaller group convened at the Fay School in Southborough, Massachusetts to continue recording. Led again by Nick and Noelle, Peter Swaim, Margaret Gurney, Tim Barton, Linzee Coolidge, Jessica Terry, Erin Doherty and Maura Navin sang and harmonized together on tunes including Swing Low Sweet Chariot and Sun of My Soul. Trustee Linzee Coolidge took advantage of this one-time chance to record a great rendition of the much loved, Go Tell Aunt Rhody.
    Now, the voices and much loved music of Brantwood Camp will be preserved for future generations to use and enjoy. The CD is unquestionably a musical time capsule - capturing the rich heritage and musical tradition that has been at the heart of Brantwood for the past 100 years. Thank you to all who were a part of its creation. Here's to the next 100! The cost of the CD is $15.00 plus a shipping and handling charge of $5.00. To order a CD please contact us.
    Thank You Hannah Anderson, Keith Anderson, Megan Bishop, Toni Candow (Baldassari), James Carmichael, Zachary Comstock, Brian Eaton, Lindsay Fry, Matt Fry, Patrick Lahar, Elizabeth Leonard, Kevin Mitrano, Stu Peoples, Edward Puliafico, Vicki Sheppard, Denise Sherwood, Joe Sherwood, Krystie Sherwood, Mark Sherwood, Tara Silano, Kathleen Skinner, Megan Skinner, Mary Fran Skovera, Jennifer Sullivan (Carmichael), Sean VanHoesen, Sean Warren, and Dale Wiseman.  top

The Latest Book on Brantwood History

The new Brantwood History, To Honor The Trust, researched and written by Camp historian and current trustee Nick Noble is available for purchase. To order your copy of the most recent history book please contact us. top