The Birch Bark

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The Birch Bark is a biannual publication aimed at the alumni of Birch Rock. It features historical articles about Birch Rock, stories from campers and counselors about their experiences at Birch Rock, and current news of the camp.

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Below you will find downloadable links to past Birch Barks

Year Edition Description
2001 Summer
2003 Fall

Spring

2004 Fall

Spring

Featuring articles on the dedication of the new boathouse, Pam Stock, Family Camp and MWA.
2005 Spring Spring edition features a profile of Mike Denault and contributions by David Barette, Rich Deering, Andrew Chase, Pearson Jenks and Galen Arnold.
2006 Fall Fall edition features a dedication of Denault's Den as part of the 80th anniversary. Articles include "Plaque Making 2006" by Mike Mattson, "MWA 2006" by Dave Jenkins and "Birch News Briefs".
2007 Spring

Fall

Spring edition features an Alumni Profile of the Stone Family. Articles include "Reflections from the Rock" by Rich Deering, "Home Away from Home" by Sebby Weeks, "being Myself" by Nick Musciano and "My Second Home" by Andrew Clemence.

Fall edition's feature is "The Brewsters of Birch Rock". Other articles include "A View From the Top" by Mike Mattson and "Birch News Briefs".

2008 Spring

Fall

Spring edition features "Celebrating the Life of Helen Morton" by Bruce Brown. Other articles include "Remembering" by Alasdair Thornton, "Reflections from the Rock" by Rich Deering, "My Summer Community" by Ross Schlecht, "My Mentor Ritt" by Joe Cohen, "The Joy of It All" by Sam Deeran and "My Rock" by Walter Roland.

Fall edition features "A Remembrance of Birch Rocker Kisuk Cheung (1928-2008)" by Daniel Cheung. Other articles include "Finding Freedom on a Trail in the Woods" by Harry Netzer, "Elusive Ranger Badge" by Ben Howard and "Brewster Lodge Dedication" by Dave Weeks.

2009 Fall Fall edition feature "Michael Herzig: Mr. BRC". Other articles include "Protecting McWain Pond Now and for the Future", "Reflections From The Rock" By Rich Deering and "Junior Maine Guide is Back at BRC" by Ryno Massey.
2010 Spring

Fall Winter

Spring edition features an alumni profile of Andrew Chase. Other articles include "Finding My Passion" by Robert David Weeks, "Help the Other Fellow" by Cole Schlecht, "Doing the Right Thing" by Zach Lynn and "My Birch Rock" by Bob Donahue.

Fall Edition features an alumni profile of Kit Carson and "Coming Home Again" by Doug Francis.

2011 Spring

Fall Winter

Spring edition features an alumni profile of John Ordway (1927-33). Other articles include "The Magic of BRC" by Ben Howard and "My Whale" by Will Brewster.
2012 Fall

Spring

Fall edition features a profile of Mike Mattson and Rich Deering titled "Kings of the Hill". Also includes "Thoughts from JMG Testing Camp" by Gabe Dreyer ('04-)and "Re-entry and Lasting Gifts of Camp" by Seth Wheeler ('80s)

Spring edition features an article by Ben Duvall 00's titled "Embracing Ourselves and Our Community". Also includes "Into the Woods" by Gabe Dreyer, "The Swim of My Life" by Jake Cahill, and "My Birch Rock Camp" by Theo Lipsky.

2013 Fall

Winter Spring

Fall edition features a profile of Thomas Joyce. Also includes an essay from Noah Keates about his experience at JMG testing camp.

Winter Edition features a tribute to Carol Brewster (1931-2013).

Spring edition features an interview with alumnus Bruce Brown. Also includes "The Future" by Bobby Stafford, "Good Morning Birch Rock Camp!" by Eli Brewster, "Dirt and Recklessness" by Alex McLaughlin and "Evaporating Into Thin Air" by Ben Foley.