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His senior camper summer, Joshua swam his Whale which was certainly a proud moment in his camper life. He trained with his fellow senior campers, swimming triangle laps almost everyday. | His senior camper summer, Joshua swam his Whale which was certainly a proud moment in his camper life. He trained with his fellow senior campers, swimming triangle laps almost everyday. | ||
| − | ==CIT Year | + | ==CIT Year== |
| + | ===Summer of 1994=== | ||
==Staff Years== | ==Staff Years== | ||
Revision as of 22:11, 14 February 2009
Joshua Pincus was a camper for 8 summers and a CIT before serving on staff for another almost ten summers. Josh was the Waterfront Director for 5 summers and also served as Trip Director for a summer. Josh was a piece of the fabric of Birch Rock for almost 2 decades.
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Early Years
In the early '80s there was a camper named Pittman Wallace who lived in Connecticut, just North of New York City. As a camp ambassador Pitt and his family did their best to recruit from the neighborhood. One such family was the Pincus'. Josh and his older brother Terence were off to camp.
Camper Years
Summer of 1986
When Josh arrived at camp in 1986 he was the youngest camper in camp and was a real spitfire. He had a tough Opening Day suffering from homesickness almost right away but the next morning a CIT named Mike Mattson sat next to him and just said hello. The two started chatting a bond was formed that would last all season and beyond. Josh spent most of the summer hanging out with Mike and at the end of the season he carved a thank you plaque for Mike in Woodshop. The piece of wood, an obvious scrap of old wood off the shop shelf, had a thank you note scratched into it. When Josh handed over the plaque in the Goodbye Line at the end of the summer, the two shed a tear with a warm goodbye hug. Josh's love for camp that season would turn into a major piece of his life over the next 20 years.
Summers of 1987-1993
Josh had many great experiences during his camper years. During his early summers he spent a lot of time with the lower camp gang just trying all the activities and exploring camp. He was an excellent swimmer, field guy and tennis player, but he also loved the boats and the campcraft stuff. He was another example of those all-around types of campers. Josh was well loved by the staff because he explored all the activities and therefore spent time with everyone.
During one of his Upper Camper summers, Josh was the goalie for the BRC soccer team and played an awesome game. This was one of the last few Birch Rock vs Waganaki soccer games, a tradition that went on for many summers. Josh practiced the goalie position with Dave Jenkins a bunch leading up to the big game. Josh had a few epic deflections in that game.
His senior camper summer, Joshua swam his Whale which was certainly a proud moment in his camper life. He trained with his fellow senior campers, swimming triangle laps almost everyday.
CIT Year
Summer of 1994
Staff Years
Summers of 1995-1996
Josh taught soccer and swimming. He also spent one summer teaching the frisbee activity which included many rounds of frisbee golf with frisbees sailing all over campus.
Summers of 1998-2003
After a few counselor years under his belt, Josh was ready to take charge of the waterfront, and he continued as the Waterfront Director for many summers. Josh also likely holds the record for the Waterfront Director responsible for the most long distance swims ever. Josh trained CITs to be lifeguards and campers to be skilled swimmers. Birch Rock would have him back on the waterfront anyday.
In 2001, Josh wanted a change and decided to give the trip leading thing a shot. It was a one summer thing. Although, I believe he enjoyed it, he really missed not being in house more often and returned to the waterfront in 2002.
Josh's Summers at the Rock
| Year | Cabin | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Hilton A | Camper | with Counselor ? |
| 1987 | Hilton B | Camper | with Counselor ? |
| 1988 | Cabin 1 | Camper | with Counselor Mike Mattson |
| 1989 | Camper | with Counselor ? | |
| 1990 | Eagle's Nest | Camper | with Counselor Dave Jenkins |
| 1991 | Camper | with Counselor ? | |
| 1992 | Camper | with Counselor ? | |
| 1993 | Cabin 8 | Senior Camper | with Counselor Mike Mattson |
| 1994 | Counselor-in-Training | with CIT Director Dave Jenkins | |
| 1995 | Junior Counselor | ||
| 1996 | Counselor | ||
| 1997 | skipped | foolish | ice cream truck summer? |
| 1998 | Waterfront Director | ||
| 1999 | Waterfront Director | ||
| 2000 | Waterfront Director | ||
| 2001 | Trip Director | ||
| 2002 | Waterfront Director | ||
| 2003 | Waterfront Director |
Plaque Work
The 1994 summer was Josh's first attempt at the plaques for the Lodge. He attempted to woodburn the letters after he carved them. The plaques were not exactly was Josh had hoped for and he swore he would do the plaques again some summer.
The 2002 plaques were Josh's second attempt at the plaques and he did a fabulous job. He was pleased but wanted to do them one more time.
During the 2003 season, the light in the woodshop was on almost every night. Josh spent many many hours working on the plaques and honestly the 2003 plaques are one of the best sets on the wall. Kudos to Josh for his hardwork!
