Camp Life
Days worth looking forward to
A camp-wide search turns the afternoon into an adventure. Cabins work together to collect “gold,” earning spending money for the celebration to come.
Gold Rush leads into Carnival Night, an end-of-session celebration where campers spend their hard-earned gold and enjoy the fun together.
Blue. Red. Orange. Green.
BROG is William Lawrence Camp’s ongoing color competition. Olympic Day gives it a whole day of games—from riflery and climbing to foosball and sandcastle building. Events earn team points, with bonus points for outstanding achievements and good sportsmanship.
House of Lakes
House of Mountains
House of Rivers
House of Forests
At the Honor Society gathering, campers come together in the Houses of Lakes, Mountains, Rivers, and Forests. The Houses correspond to their BROG teams, connecting the games on the field with the community around the fire.
A weekly tradition
Each Monday evening, the camp gathers by House around the Great Central Fire. After the fires are lit and the traditional ceremony begins, the Woodsmen lead House games and campers cheer one another on.
These evenings bring the whole community together—sharing a longstanding William Lawrence Camp tradition while making memories of their own.
The Honor Society
Membership in the Honor Society is William Lawrence Camp’s highest camp honor. This optional program combines skills learned across camp with good citizenship and consistent character.
Campers can take part as much or as little as they wish. Those who pursue the path demonstrate the four cornerstones of William Lawrence Camp: Willingness, Loyalty, Comradeship, and Sportsmanship.
What the path asks of him
Be ready to try, learn, and lend a hand.
Be someone your camp community can count on.
Build friendships and support the people around you.
Bring respect and a good spirit to every challenge.
Progress that builds over summers
The path includes 18 tests, with intermediate levels that let campers recognize their progress along the way. Reaching Woodsman is a multi-year endeavor that takes real commitment.
A first milestone
Complete the first level of each of the first 13 tests.
Building mastery
Complete the first 13 tests in their entirety.
The full commitment
Pass all 18 tests, alongside the character and citizenship expected of the Honor Society.
No. The Honor Society is optional. Campers may participate as much or as little as they wish.
The entire camp gathers for the Monday evening program. Campers sit with their Houses and take part in the shared games and traditions.
With the exception of the final five, tests may be taken and passed in any order. Campers have access to the requirements during the summer.
Each camper’s test progress is recorded in the camp office, helping preserve his accomplishments as he continues the path.
At the end of the Monday gathering, campers may choose to take the traditional first test. The camper looks into the Head Woodsman’s eyes and vows not to speak until Reveille the following morning.
Explore the activities and everyday choices that fill the days between William Lawrence Camp’s special celebrations.
