Until Next Summer

And just like that, the summer is over.
It’s hard to believe how quickly the last few days went by. It feels like we were just welcoming campers, meeting new faces, seeing our returners, and getting everyone settled into their summer routine. Then, in what felt like the blink of an eye, we were packing bags, finishing BSL, taking final photos, sharing hugs, and saying our goodbyes.
The last day at BSC is always a busy one. Between packing up, finishing the last Color War events, getting ready for the Final Banquet, taking those last group photos, and finding time for one more conversation with a friend or counselor, a lot is happening in one night. But somewhere in between all of that, you realize that the summer you’ve been waiting for all year is already coming to an end.
This summer brought three weeks of Session 1 and three weeks of Session 2 for our campers, while our counselors spent seven weeks making camp happen from start to finish. They took on one of the most challenging jobs they’ll have, and they did it with patience, energy, and plenty of fun. We know the experience they gained here will stay with them as they continue growing as coaches, leaders, and people.
To our parents, thank you for trusting us with your kids and allowing them to experience summer at BSC. To our counselors, coaches, admins, and everyone who worked behind the scenes, thank you for making these weeks possible. And to Koop and the entire BSC team, thank you for another summer filled with sports, traditions, competition, friendships, and all the little moments that make camp what it is.
From my side of the blog, social media, and the photos, this 4th year has been one of the best summers I could ask for. I get to spend my days watching campers play the sports they love, try something new, cheer for their friends, laugh at lineup, and jump into the lake. I get to capture those moments so that, years from now, we can look back and remember exactly what this summer felt like.
One of my favorite things about BSC is that sports are at the heart of everything we do, but they aren’t the only thing that makes camp special. There is something pretty great about giving campers a place to put the screens away for a while, spend time outside, try something new, and enjoy being kids. That’s a tradition worth keeping.
So, from behind the camera, thank you for letting me be part of it. I hope these photos and stories give you a little piece of what we get to see every day at camp. I’ll remember the faces behind every photo, the laughs behind every video, and all the little moments in between. Some summers end, but the memories don’t.
Thank you for an incredible summer at Bridgton Sports Camp. See you next summer!
Brenda 📸💙