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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Staff Orientation '13: Michael Thompson



    Renowned child psychologist, Michael Thompson, works at Belmont Hill School and this week spoke to Caribou staff about working with boys at summer camp. Michael has written awesome camp related books such as Homesick and Happy, Raising Cain and Best Friends, Worst Enemies.



Wednesday, January 2, 2013

New Year, New Post!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! We hope this blog post finds you happy and healthy after an amazing holiday break.  Last week Lori and the entire Rotman family took a little vacation and ran into some Caribou families along the way.  It was great to see Ben and Sam Zimmerman at Logan Airport! And on the way back home, Lori and Rotman were on the same flight as Gabe Salter and his family, CARIBOU IS ON THE GO!!

Over the last two weeks we got some awesome holiday cards from our Caribou families and Alumni!  A quick shout out to Jordan Gold, Benjamin Sandler, Brett Liebross, Matthew Gold, Dan & Ian Kaplan, Gisani Noel, Will & Sandy Rubenstein, David Jack and Family, Henry Forman, Max Sutker, Greg & Amy Pond, Teddy Lisa, Carter McCray, Joe Greenberg, Ben Penrose, Ted Winston, Ben & Joe Kraninger, Jonnie & Joey Voyta, and Ryan Silverstein.  Thanks for the holiday love!

Camper Updates:  Ben & Max Lobel, Alex Cohen, Noah Kaplan, and Chase and Logan Gornbein spent a wild weekend up at Loon Mnt.  Great photo guys!  Matt Kimmelsteil, who was working on his three point shot this fall, has been lighting up the the courts all over Framingham! Matt has also been getting into paintballing this winter and is loving his new hobby!  Jon Wilkins has been having a BIG time year. He recently got his drivers license, BOUM!  Wilkins also just finished his swim season and is now starting for his JV basketball team.  DO WORK! Gabe Levey  has been tearing up the basketball scene down in Jersey, playing point guard and power forward. Thanks for the updates guys, keep them coming!

We wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year.  Bring on 2013!

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Caribou Holiday Blog

What's up Caribou Nation!  We hope this post finds you well and enjoying the Holiday Season!!  The Caribou headquarters has been really busy lately.  Hopefully you guys received our new Camp Caribou car magnet.  Rock that magnet and show your Caribou pride.

We want to shout out to some Caribou families and alumni who sent us some awesome holiday cards.  Adam Bradford, Bart Holsbargen, Billy Loveman, JoJo Solomon, Charlie Shapiro, Cam & Ryan Baker, Sam Paglia, Andrew & Rob Little, Noah Kaplan, Charlie Zodda, Lance Large, Josh Libby, Michael & Will Rosen, Brian Wellbrock, Brett Siegal, Beth & Andy Carlton, Eric & Mike MacLean, and Owen Mayo.  

Thanks for the Holiday love! #BOUYAH

Camper News: Ben Scherman, photographed above, and his hockey team recently beat the top seeded Littleton hockey squad to reach the illustrious Quebec International Pee Wee Tournament.  This tournament hosts the best 11 and 12 year old hockey teams from Canada, USA, and Europe. BIG TIME.  The newly formed Warrior team put a lot of work to find team chemistry throughout the season.  But with determination and pure grit, the Warriors are now one step closer to being world champions.  VERY EXCITING!!  Ben Scherman was quoted after the game, "IT WON'T STOP HERE, WE GOT TO KEEP WORKING, OUR MISSION IS NOT OVER!" Great job Ben, way to represent the 'Bou.

Reunion Reminders:

DC REUNION - Sunday, January 27th, 1:00pm-2:30pm @ Rockville Sports Plex in Rockville, MD

NEW YORK REUNION - Saturday, February 2nd, 11:30am - 1:30pm @ the House of Sports in Ardsley, NY

PHILLY REUNION - Sunday, February  17th, 1:00pm-3:00pm @ Gustine Lake Recreation Center in Philadelphia, PA

We hope to see you guys at the Reunions.

Have a great holiday season and a Happy New Year!

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

A Superbowl for the ages


Caribou Nation, WHAT UP, we hope all is well!! This past Saturday with snow falling from the dark grey skies, the wind gusting from every direction, and thousands of fans lining the frozen tundra of Falcon Field at Bentley College, two high school football teams laid everything out for the division three crown.  It was the high flying offensive powerhouse of the Wayland Warriors vs. the ground and pound underdog story of the Sharon Eagles.  With variable conditions through the entire game, points were at a premium and the stakes were high.  Caribou past and present were scattered through the rosters on both sidelines.  For the Warriors it was Zack Aresty, Alex Noa, and Matthew Massicotte.  For the Eagles it was captain Adam Block and Bradley Kaufman.

Caribou was also represented in the stands as well.  On the Wayland side we saw Ian Reilly and Ben Penrose.  On the Sharon side we saw Cam and Ryan Baker, Dan and Sam Emmerman, Brett Seigal, Tyler Usen, Ben and Nick Stamm.  Also in attendance was Tyler Swartz!

It was a back and forth affair with both offenses struggling to move the football.  The reliable passing game for the Warriors was stunted by the aggressive quarterback pressure put on by Adam Block.  Even when the Wayland quarterback was able to get a throw off, cornerback Bradley Kaufman was waiting to swat the ball down.  It was a 1-2 punch that Sharon rode until the final whistle blew.  Final score 12-3 for Sharons first ever Super Bowl win.

We want to congratulate both teams and all of our Caribou guys for competing in a tremendous game.  We're very proud of all you guys.

We want to wish all of Caribou Nation a happy holiday season.  Keep in touch.  199 days until camp begins!! BOU YAH


Friday, November 30, 2012

A Caribou Super Bowl

What's up Caribou Nation, it's Friday and we're bloggin' about some big time news!!  As some of you may know already, Wayland (home of the Lermans) and Sharon (home of the Kaufmans Blocks, Stamms, Bakers, and Emmermans) are squaring off in the Division 3 Superbowl at Bentley College this Saturday at 10am.  The underdog story of the 9-3 Sharon Eagles are going against the high powered machine of the 9-3 Wayland Warriors.  The game will be close, however, Rotman feels the team that is able to brave the chilly and wet weather will be hoisting the trophy and planning a ticker tape parade.  Bill, Bobby and Rotman will be at this heavyweight title and hope to see other Caribou guys from Wayland, Sharon, and any other towns in the area at the game.  We want to wish Adam Block and Bradley Kaufman of Sharon and Zack Aresty, Alex Noa, and Matthew Massicotte of Wayland all the best as they compete for the MIAA championship.

In other Caribou news, Bill and Bobby have been down to New York and Connecticut meeting with loads of new Caribou families.  Rotman has been going to tons of baseball and football games around the Boston area. Ross Grant is getting really excited for the upcoming summer! Currently Ross is studying sports and excercise science, rooting the New York Giants, and training for the 2013 Colorwar. Ross wanted to 
mention that he believes he would make a great TE in the NFL and believes that the Texans will win the Super Bowl. Peter Rabinovitz is playing tons hockey and studying real hard at Beaver Country Day. We also wanted to mention that Ryan Scott will be coming back to the 'Bou in 2013.

We hope to see tons of you guys at the game tomorrow. Let's keep in touch and have a great holiday season.

Monday, November 5, 2012

One for the ages... Boston Reunion 2012

What UPPPP Caribou Nation!?!!!  We hope this blog post finds everyone well and enjoying the end of the fall season.  Yesterday was our annual Boston Reunion at Fun & Games Arcade.  We had a massive turnout, with people coming in from Maine, New York, Virginia, Connecticut, and of course, Massachusetts.  Big shout outs to Mick and Brynna Strand for coming up to the reunion from Virginia, the Milliken's and John White on coming down from Maine, and Joey T for just gracing us with his presence!!


The reunion started out with a bang at Fun & Games with loads of arcades and multiple games of action packed laser tag.  After numerous guys cashed out their tickets for some insane prizes, we all headed to the Crowne Plaza for some classic chicken tenders and french fries.  After we wrapped up with our ice cream sundaes, we watched the 2012 photo slideshow and DVD yearbook.  The video yearbook was a huge hit and all of our 2012 campers and staff should be receiving the video and hoofprints real soon.

In attendance at the Reunion:  Teddy Lisa, Cam Baker, Ryan Baker, Jay Maxwell, Jeffrey Simon, Isaac Levey, Ryan Idelson, Jack Idelson, Dan G-E, Jordan Carey, Spencer Balder, Lucas Long, Jack Long, Logan Long, Lucas Grossman, Matthew Kreidberg, Gabe Salter, Zach Katz, Judy Whyte, Ben Millikien, Grace Milliken, Ian Reilly, Bobby Lerman, Ben Zimmerman, Sam Zimmerman, Kevin Mercado, Parker Dow, Andrew Tallas, Scott Tallas, Andrew Dennis, TK Fischman, Jake Fischman, Henry Forman, Lori Lerman, Bill Lerman, Martha Lerman, Alex Rotman, Evan Smith, Jake Colburn, Matthew Schick, Zach Aresty, Mick Strand, Brynna Strand, Joey T., Greg Nemrow, Nate Sherman, Jason Haims, Jordan Haims, Dan Sheetz, Will Dubin, Andrew Little, Rob Little, Adam Bradford, Ben Penrose, Dan Emerman, Sam Emerman, Ethan Ruder, Brett Siegel, Aaron Cohen, Devin Rosen, Josh Krentzman, Ben Stamm, Nick Stamm, Zach Jacobson, Max Lobel, Ben Lobel, David Barber, Noah Kaplan, Micah G-L, Will Rosen, Michael Rosen, Zach Stein, Max Kaufman, Josh Lane, Griffin Whitman, Owen Mayo, David Clardy, Peter Rabinovitz, Josh Feinstein, Sam Cohen, Alex Cohen, John White, and LuLu.

Camper Updates:  Ben Milliken is keeping real busy.. being involved with a swim and soccer team.  Ben is also playing the clarinet and piano.  Hopefully Ben will share his clarinet talents at campfire this summer!!  Henry Forman has been playing soccer for Newton North and has recently picked up bird watching as a hobby through out the New England area.  David Barber is currently training for the upcoming baseball season, but has been really busy with his band "Work in Progress."  Carter McCray is getting excited for ski season and is enjoying his first year at the Fenn School.  Jason Haims is finishing up his fall baseball season, getting ready for ski season, and still into catching reptiles!!  Ryan Idelson loves maintaining a fresh haircut, playing soccer, and wants everyone to know that his favorite day of the week is Friday...SWAG!  Jordan Carey has his hands full playing football, soccer, and baseball, but is also enjoying his history class!! Cam Baker is playing QB for his football team and has found his passion for writing!! Micheal Rosen's favorite class is business entrepreneurship and is currently in a highly competitive fantasy football league, good luck Rosen! Lucas Long is playing football for Fessenden, and claims he has picked up riding ostriches, doubt it, but good luck with that Lucas.  It was great seeing everyone at the reunion and catching up with the whole Caribou family.

Caribou's the scene in 2013!! We hope everyone effected by Hurricane Sandy is safe and fully recovered.  Keep in touch