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Stan Stizzo ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Hello, I used to work at Camp Wing back in the late 90's. When I was there the campers would call me CaptainStan. I spent 2 great summers there as a counselor. I worked with some of the finest Counselors like Ian, Marco, and so many more. I believe we impacted so many kids, and I pray they will remember what shared forever. I know I sure will remember. Thank you Camp Wing for helping me help so many great children. Peace, Captain Stan

16 December 2009

i just stumbled across the camp site.Wow it's been a long time my four brothers and I went to Camps Wing, Mitton and Stockade from the late sixties through the early seventies. At camp itten my brother Brian was called Munchkin and when I arrived next summer they started calling me Munchkin jr. Those summers were the best. i remember being a waiter in the mess hall at camp Mitten and the director I think his name was Glenn taking us to the drive in. I remember a counselor named Skip and Mike Lawton. I remember Kenny Stokes who i think worked in the kitchen. I would love to hear from anyone who was at those camps those years. My brothers the Joyce brothers from Charlestown were probably better remembered than my younger brother and I. I do remember one friend that I went to both Wing and Mitton was a kid by the name Lance.

31 October 2009

Went to camp Mitton in 81-87. Reading all these post has brought so many good memories back!Was looking for a camp to send my children and stumbled across this website,all the memories came flooding back to me having such a great time making new friends sing songs around the camp fire the skits and the Olympics.  Also how at night before bed they would reflect on the day and tell who got their deepend badge of who accomplished something that they didn't think they could.  I remember the stories and the canoe trips.  If anyone went to Camp Mitton from 81-87 please get in touch with me,would love to catch up. I sure hope my children will enjoy camp as much as I did!!

20 October 2009

Kelly Nagi (Pierson) ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

As I read the message board, it impresses me how much of an impact camp Wing has had on our lives. I never had the opportunity to go to camp Wing/Stockade as a camper but I worked in laundry room and the Stockade kitchen for 2 consecutive summers. It changed my life then and it is an experience that I have drawn from my entire life since. My son now goes to the day camp and loves it!

2 September 2009

Joe Leichliter ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

So here I am..having a ton of middle-aged flashbacks.. and who pops into mind? Phil Petrella. So of course I "google" Phil. and lo and behold, there's Phil getting the Dick Gavone award and Crossroads for Kids! Of course I had to browse through everything being presented to me (2009 alumni get together). It's wonderful to see the pics and to know the camps are flourishing. I first went to Camp Wing in the mid 60's as did my brother Ricky.(thought mom was sending us to prison camp). Ricky sort of "tolerated" Camp Wing while I fell in love with the place. Staff was always understanding of us and were willing to take the time to help cure the various cases of homesickness that occasionally popped up. The only issue I ever had at Camp Wing was...the BELL! Even in my tender teen years I recognized the Pavlovian aspect of it. Of course, as I sit here taking a wonderful trip down Memory Lane, the names and faces are popping into my head...Dick Gavone with his pipe, Phil, Washeeba and the Colombo brothers, Tony and Louie. Chip and his wife at the pool,, Ray in the kitchen. And things like the old fire truck we had there..and of course..Elvis the mule! Eventually, I was asked if I would like to become a worker. You wouldn't believe how fast I accepted that offer! Can't say I "loved" working in the kitchen, but I survived...I was contributing. My second year as a worker, I got to work with Phil a lot closer. While I don't remember Phil lifting those heavy trash barrels up on the big green truck for dumping (smart man that Phil)he DID teach me a ton of "Handyman" skills....from plumbing to carpentry to....well...everything! Skills that have served me well thru the years. Thank you Phil! My final year associated with the camps was down at Camp Mitton where I was a CIT for one summer. Of course I met some great people there too, but my heart was up in Duxbury. Before this gets as long as a copy of "War and Peace" I'll finish off by sending hugs and handshakes to my friends from the past and kudos to those who continue to serve and help mold today's campers. Well done to all!

25 August 2009

Alan Fairlie ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I was a camp counselor at Camp Wing (Seniors) in the summer of 1961 (yes, a long time ago !!) and remember Phil Petrella and Dick Gavone mentioned in your recent e mail. Also, I remember, Tom, Al and Carl amongst others. Together with Jean (John) from France we came to Camp Wing under the International Camp Counsellor programme(ICCP)and had a memorable summer with a lot of hard work involved but also a tremendous amount of fellowship. We all gained an understanding of our various countries problems and ways of life. An experience that I will never forget. In 1990, whilst on a visit to relatives in Montreal, we drove down to New England and I enjoyed showing them and my wife around Camp Wing - all very nostalgic!! If anyone out there remembers me I would love to hear from you ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). With best wishes to you all from England. Alan (Al) Fairlie

21 August 2009

Ricky DeVoe  ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Hey every one just went to alumni day not many people there but wanted to see if any one remebers me i went to camp wing from 87-88 to 1990's i was camper of the year in 1990 , and i went to i belive it was Camp Mitton or the other one which ever one was in the cape and i was there for the L.I.T program so if any one was there with me it was some time in the 90's dont remember the year id like to get in contact with them maybe on face book, and also my sister was a camp counselor at Camp Wing for a few years her name was Suzanne DeVoe any ways, hope i get some feed back, later......

10 August 2009

Eric Shaughnessy ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Finally, me and Ryan Wilcox Are going back to camp Mitton for the Def Leoppard lip sync reunion tour.1 lump or 2 baby!

17 July 2009

Calling All Alumni!

Please join us for our 2009 Crossroads for Kids Alumni Day at Camp Wing on Sunday August 9th from 2:30-6:30. Details can be found at http://crossroads4kids.org/alumni/alumnievent or on the Crossroads for Kids Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=90330158589

14 July 2009

Christine (Chrissy Jarvis) Trodella ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

OMG - My brother Brian (Jarvis) told me to go on this site ! I couldn't believe the names that came flooding back to me : ) Brian and I went to Camp Wing/Duxbury Stockade for our entire childhood/preteen/teen summers! Winter camp too! We were campers/staff/counselors! I changed, grew up and learned so many things - some life changing, but always great memories...Some of my favorites were the summer olympics week, watching movies with the bats in the barn, archery, pranks on the "boys", "Announcements", etc...

7 July 2009

Big Goodie Goodwin ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Hey - how is everybody doing from Camp Mitton/Wing? I worked there early 1970s. Let me know if you are out there. All is great with me...Billy G.

6 July 2009

Diane Cravedi ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Hi there, was a camp counselor @ Lapham in the early 80's met all kinds of great kids and counselors from other states. Lost touch, but remember the fun. Trip to Boston before the campers came in...

17 June 2009

Leslie Green ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

WOW; I feel like I have come full circle. I was a camper back in 77 - 78? I can remember boarding the bus my first year I believe it was at the Boston Commons. I did not want to go; when my two weeks were up, I did not want to go home. I was an inner-city kid from the projects in Southie were life was not always so kind. I do not recall any of the names of counselors that my path crossed or the other kids I had met along the way, but I want to tell you those weeks were a blessing. I attended Camp Wing/Duxbury Stockade I believe two summers. Those were great memories. I now work in Duxbury and my boss is directly involved with Crossroads for Kids; when he told the office staff about this program, I thought I was going to fall out of my chair. I was one of those kids, now being asked to make a donation.....I could not have been prouder. I moved out of Southie and never had the opportunity to go back; I now hope my sons will have the opportunity to experience what I felt and experience some of what we all had. It is great to read some of the alumni messages from the time I was there and the memories they have. Thank you to the Staff

3 May 2009

The Alumni Team for the Rodman Ride For Kids is still looking for riders. All you have to do is have a bike, a helmet, be able to ride and raise $1000. Every penny raised plus 15% goes to the camps. You can choose 25, 50 or 100 miles. Let us know if you want to join! **More details to follow**

7 April 2009

Corey Lanchester ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I was a camper (84-91) I was an L.I.T. (91-96) I was a staff member (1997) Wow holy crap, I can't believe the people I'm seeing,lol.Well let's just start out with: How are all of you doing?!?!?!.Camp was great from the time I was 6 yrs. old to when I left at 18.Sooooo many great times were shared like duets at talent shows " Duel you remember right?",lol, to meeting awesome lifelong friends. I loved going to reenacting trips and parades in which I've had the pleasure of being a part of the colonial (rocking the green vest with no shirt on,lol) to being in the Mass 55th.  I also absolutely couldn't wait to go on weekends it was my highlight of the week/month.  Also does anyone know where Kevin & Kion went? And "NEW BATCH where are the rest of you guys?!?!?".  I now live in E.Bridgewater Ma and I have a 2 yr. old son Corey Jr. if anyone remembers me or wants to drop me a line email me, I'm on yahoo messager Clanchester2005,or find me on Facebook under Corey Lanchester or http:// This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , I really hope to hear from anyone that might know me. :)

7 April 2009

Jennifer Tetiva ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

WOW!!! So Im finally looking for overnight camps for my kids... I think Im ready to let them go. Ive always said how growing in Cambridge and getting out of the city in the summer and going to Camp Mitton was the best part of my childhood. I actually felt bad for the friends I left at home. Its so ironic, as a kid my brother took it for granted. Going away was just part of the deal. I miss it! Growing up sucks! But now I have my kids and Im looking for them. I looked up Camp Mitton just to see what it turned out to be. The last time I was there it was the last session before the hurricane tore it apart. With the winds so didn't my heart... I think back and it was the only times I ever swam across a pond, the first time I learned to throw a three pointer. I looked forward to seeing my "summer time best friend" Bonnie Cox and her brother Jimmy. We connected so well. I was just me with no expectations. Me... I remember one summer the kitchen staff... Tweetie Jamal and Ryan, they were the coolest!!! Jamal and Tweetie were these 2 tall dudes who taught us how to throw 3 pointers and our first crushes. Ryan was this short irishman tough guy who walked around looking like a greaser. Those were the days! I wish I could go back. But now its time for my children to experience their own memories. Do I not sound old!!! Anyways, if you share the same memories please get in touch! maybe our kids can share some memories together. Take it easy

14 March 2009

Linda Green ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Last week when I found the alumni page on Facebook, I was remembering the Donovan Brothers (John and Greg), and couldn't remember David Becker's last name for the life of me...it was making me nuts! I think Ducky was a tall red-head with a trucker/ball cap he always wore. I remember Oren Hatch, the Asst. Dir. daughter Lisa (her dad was a coach on cape somwhere), Larry 'Crash', Red (the asst. Asst. Dir.), Alfie Augello, Mike the surfer (? -- he wore overalls with no shirt), Laura Trout (the craft lady in the pavillion) and Dawn (the Ubangi Kangi). Linda Stockade Kitchen Staff 76 and 77

11 March 2009

Paul Cherry ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Anyone ever a Worker at Wing or Stockade during the 60's? We made$11.50 every two weeks, working six days a week, all day, with an hour or two break between shifts. The kitchen, dishroom, maintenance, the pool, etc.? Richard Gavone was the Executive Director when was I was there, and I'm sad to say, has since passed away. There was something immensely satisfying about not having to go anywhere else for food, lodging, or entertainment. It was all right there. I'm still friends with many of the people I met at camp, closing in on forty-five years now, many of us with grown children, some even with grandchildren. Where did the workers live? The workers were spread around the cabins. The cooks lived over the mess hall at Wing, and on the second floor above the kitchen at Stockade. The maintenance people lived up the Farmhouse on the second floor. There were a half dozen single rooms there and an apartment which, depending on the year, slept about six people. There were as many as forty workers sometimes doing dishes, trash hauls, pool boy, mess hall, pot washers, etc. All fourteen years old and working very hard. The Pool Director either slept in the 'Birdhouse' beside the pool, or in the shack by the docks. The Section Directors lived in the cubicles between the double cabins by the Counsel Rings,(Senior and Junior Sections) or, if they were married, lived in the houses behind Ziskind Hall. The counselors, obviously, slept in the same cabin as the campers. The Camp Director and his family had the first floor apartment at the Farmhouse. Was a camper at both Camp Wing and the Duxbury stockade during the middle sixties On my last session at summer camp at wing i was a "Trial worker" worked in the kitchen (deep sink). I even saw "Simon Keenes tomb" it was across the road where archery and bb gun activities were held only further back in the woods. Remember the museum behind the cabins and the "Kybo's" All my time at he stockade was at winter camp. We would get picked up outside the "South Boston Boys Club" on Friday the other campers from Charlestown and Roxbury clubs were already on the bus. The lofts in the cabins was always prime real-estate. Standing "Fire Watch" spending money at the "Canteen" "Indian and Civil wars great fun. Remember on Sunday mornin they would load us up in the canvass covered truck for Sunday Mass. Boy did we get some funny looks when we all would walk into the church. People i remember: Paul Cantee Billy Kennison George Whinlock Buster Obrien (cook) A guy named Washeeba (Charlestown) ran the scullery Phil Patrilla (Headed winter camp) Lou Columbo (Cook) Pat Ryan Stevie Flaherty (Southie) 

7 March 2009

Well hello fellow Campers, Its been a long time since I've had these memories. Was home from work on a cold New England morning and thought of being young and at camp. Decided to look up on the web and see if the old camp still exsists. I was a camper i believe during the late 70's early 80's even worked there i beleive. So many faces in my mind i wish i could remember all the names. I think i was in every cabin at one time and spent a year on cleary's side and Dunn's side. I remember the music man Dave Becker i believe. Man the shows he put together what fun friday nights would be. I remember one time he made us all back bands and we put on a concert. I was in the beatles of course with a name like paul mccarthy what else could I play. I remember John Mooney was John lennon. Shawn was george and I'm so sorry I cant remember ringo. My teens were rough on the brain. I remember the Erico Brothers i think im spelling it wrong. Was the camp directors daughter named Stacey. Paul Perdredie, is a name i remember. Kenny ran the natures part with the animals and the Pit. Man we couldnt wait to fill that pit with snakes and snapping turtles and huge Bull frogs the bigger the better. Everyone was the best we had drill sergents, muscle guys (steve), RockNRoll cabins (Dan) U2 blasting. I think it was Scott that ran the Arts & Crafts. Zip lines Christmas in the summer, The Olympics, Who can forget raiding the girls stockade with Mike. Man I lived so much those summers. I dragged my feet there and Cried when I had to leave. The summers went by way to fast. I so gald i spent them at camp wing. Wow i just remember Ducky we were Jr. Staff together. Well back to the prensent. I Hope everyone is well. Paul McCarthy 77-80 I think : )

4 March 2009

Adam Brown ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Hi everyone, this is a message to anyone who was at camp in 1999, please contact me because i would love to talk about it again and catch up! The main man i want to get hold of is MARCO ABREU. Hopefully he will notice this, or if someone else see's this please tell him that my old e-mail address has packed up and they cant fix it and since I have no other details for him this is my last chance!! So anyone please contact me.  THANKS AND CANT WAIT TO HEAR FROM YOU ALL. p.s. i still live in scotland, free holiday WOO HOO!

24 February 2009

Tremaine Surro ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I was a camper as a child and remember being scared when my mother put me on that bus at north station. Two sessions later I was begging my mother to let me stay. Fast forward to freshman year in college summer job recruting I see kathy and the camp wing booth. I spoke with her for a while and put in an application that turned into 3 summers of joy(93-95). The first thing I remember when I arrived was that the dining hall smelled exactly the same. I developed so many lasting relationships and life long friends. Farmer tim bouchard for one I have spent many a vacation working on his dairy farm in rockford IL and was proud to be at his wedding. But most of all to this day I still think about the kids and wonder how they are doing. Bug juice big mike camping in the woods swamp walks I remember it all. I'd really like to get in touch with staff from that era please contact me.

22 February 2009

Christian Tyrell ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Hello everybody! Big Chris here(camper at Lapham and Wing most of my childhood, counselor at Wing from 98-00). I am sooo happy to read that everyone is doing well. I googled camp wing, and here I am. I felt so nostalgic reading everyones posts. Camp Wing and Lapham were the best years of my life. I want to thank all campers and counselors for all the wonderful memories... I still live in the Boston area, and would love to see some of my fellow alumni. Hit me up!!! Bless you all...

20 February 2009

Suzanne De Voe ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Hey everyone! I was a camper at stockade from i think it was 91-97 then I was a camper for a year at Mitton the summer of 98. I also worked at wing summers 04-07. I am pretty much in touch with all the staff I worked with, but was interested in finding campers that i went to camp with.\ deanna and sean from quincy,willis, tasha, tara, nova from the cape umm there are so many! If anyone remembers me feel free to drop me an email! hope all is well with everyone!

27 January 2009

Lamar Boseman

Camp Wingy Wing, So many memories so man stories-word game-big mike, Keenes Pond, Revoly, Stockade, Ziskin Hall, movie nite, straightest line get in first, red dots, winter vamp, wood stove, section bounde, froggin, tornado stitch, Builders Cup Award, King Kamayamaya, teepees, good times good friends good stories good bye. Lamar

18 January 2009 

Crystal Christmas ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I stumbled upon the link via facebook sort of a dare to physically locate the source to happiness in my life.I rec'd a scholarship to Camp Wing,Mitton,Lapham in 5th grade approx 1975 and attended until I was too old to be a camper and was a counselor upon entering college. I won Cleanest camper many years. The director I think was Michael and he and his wife had a baby sitter named Bonnie from Sandwhich.I remember "BIg Mike" locknest in the lake,camp songs Johnnie Appleseed and Magalena Hagalena. I am a camp advocate because of you. God Bless all the campers,staff,best cooks and the nurse who really took care of the booboos. I loved Canteen!! I can be reached @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it What Great memories.

9 January 2009

Timothy Terry ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

WOW!!!I was sitting at work and camp just flashed before my eyes. Before I knew it, I google the camp, called the headquarters to locate Pat, and stumbled upon the alumni site. I was a camp counselor from 91-93 (i think) and it was the best time of my life. I recognize alot of names and it was really great to read the entries and see all the love for the camp. Keep up the great work Pat.

6 January 2009

Stacey Ostiguy ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Please take a minute to check out the "Official Alumni Page of Camp Wing, Camp Lapham & Camp Mitton" on Facebook. It is a work in progress! 

6 January 2009

I was a counsellor at Camp Wing in the summer of 1961 (when!!??). I was there under the International Camp Counsellor Programme (ICCP) as was also Jean (John) from France: I am from England although I am at present visiting my son, David, who lives in Alpharetta near Atlanta with his wife and three children. I well remember the many friends that I made at Camp Wing who all came from the Boston area except for Carl who had travelled up from the deep south where (in those days) he was treated quite diffrently from how he was received at Camp Wing. However, things soon changed after 1961!! If there are any of you out there who remember me from all those years ago, I would be delighted to hear from you - Joe, Al, Tom and Tony are just a few of the names that come to mind as I type this note. In the meantime, to all of you who give of your time to helping out at Camp Wing - Happy New Year and keep up the good work.

28 December 2008

Kami Matsunaga ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I worked at Wing/Stockade the summer of 1993. One of the most interesting jobs I have ever done. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me from then (Kami from Colorado).

 22 December 2008

 Jim Rowe ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

hey all it was great being involed and adding more friends to my family. i was at camp mitton for ten years 1980-1990 also i have a new e:mail address would like to hear from all that i was lucky to meet.

12 November 2008

Jenn MacDonald ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I am so glad I actually had a chance to go to the Harvest Moon Benefit. It was great to see a few people that I knew, and to see how Wing has grown and evolved. Thank you to everyone that puts their heart and soul into Crossroads :) Keep Smilin Jenn MacDonald 1994-1998

20 October 2008

heys. gosh... its been ages (summer 2005)...i still have Mitton poppin into my mind @ least once a week... any who was a great experiance, i'm glad i'm able to say that i've been there and got the tshirt/picture :) all the best

Jennifer Knightly-McMellen ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

WOW blast from the past. I came upon this website after someone from work mentioned Camp Wing. I work in Pembroke and just for kicks I drove by to see the camp. I was there 85-87 hello to all. Hello to Pat.

11 June 2008

Stacey Ostiguy ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Hello! I am writing a two fold message here. On June 14, The Alumni Committe (which is small right now but hoping to grow with your help) is having a meeting at Camp Wing to discuss the 2008 Alumni Day among other things. June 14 is also the day the Cleary Family is hosting their Fourth Annual "Paul M. Cleary Challenge For Kids" fundraiser. If you are around, this is always a fun event (food, beverages, music, raffles etc)and every penny goes to sending the most deserving kids selected by the Cleary Challenge committee to the Camps. This is a family friendly event and runs from 2-6pm. Hope to see you there!

4 June 2008

Kacie Nagle ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) Hi Chrissy it's nice to see your name on the message board. Hope all is going well! For those who don't know me I was a camper and an LIT from 81'-93' and Chrissy was my counselor for many years. So what's this Cleary Challenge, you hope to see everyone at. When and where is it? Nice thinking you, email me, I'd love to hear what's going on in your life.

27 May 2008

Chrissy Burke (Tierney) ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Hey... Hope to see everyone at The Cleary Challenge. Yay!

20 May 2008

Karen Allen ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) Wow, this is great. I worked at Camp Wing for several years starting in 1979. My dad worked the CITA program and got my sister Geri and I jobs there when we were old enough. $75 for the summer was not much but what fun we had!!Washing dirty laundry, working in the stockade kitchen and then the infirmary. Then football camp and winter camp. For a sheltered girl who grew up in Pembroke this was an experience.Hey Jeff Driscoll and Karen Drummey, the Canning boys,Hugh Deery, Lisa Reilly and Michelle Mawn. Hope to see you all this year. Karen King Allen

18 May 2008

Corkey Sanders ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Stumbled on this site looking for information for my nephew regarding Camp Lapham. I recognized Brian Olson and had to chime in. I worked at Camp Lapham in '82. - - One of the best summers of my life. I am now married to my then girlfriend, Jennifer, and we have two kids.

I'd like to make a "Shout out" to Brian O, Kirk O, Eddie and Nick. Should any of you ever stumble upon this message -- I hope you are doing well AND I CHALLENGE YOU TO GAME OF FOUR SQUARE!!!!

17 April 2008

Steve Masse ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Hello fellow Camp Wing alumni and staff alumni! John Dawson, a fellow counselor from our wonderful 1970 staff, sent me the Crossroads website from Ireland.
It was fantastic to see Paul Canty, Norm, Harry Kelbe (he was a counselor when I was a camper,too!), and Paul Poirier from those days. God bless you all for your continuing loyalty to the Camp Wing thing. I still have group staff photos of 1970,1971,and 1972 with our multinational staff from Camp America Program.
And now, 37 years later John Dawson and I are still trading Christmas cards, and I have visited his home in Dublin twice, and he has visited me here in Boston. I was greatly saddened to read of Fletcher Fuentes' death last year. Fletcher was a main attraction at Camp Wing for many, many summers, and I remember his energy, wit and humor, and his amazing ability to come up with new practical jokes. I wonder what has become of all the rest of the staff over the years: Doug MacEvoy, Mike Burgess, Glenn, Janice Ward, Skip Lloyd, Bill Dunn, Bruce Bishop, John Gatlin, Chris Williams, Noel Peres, Marcel Dufresne, etc., etc.
May the fellowship continue, and Long Live Camp Wing and Duxbury Stockade!

24 September 2007

Jim Williams ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

hi all...just throwing this idea out there....i recently visited camp wing and it looks like they are still using the same basketballs that were used when i was there some 15yrs ago....is there any interest in a golf tournament to help raise more money for the camp......i think it would be a great thing to do.....

24 September 2007

John Dawon ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) I feel old ! I was a counsellor in Camp Wing in 1968 or maybe 1969 and I recognise the name of Michael Burgess who was Asst Director when I was there. I was a student from Ireland and had a life-altering and wonderful summer. I still keep in contact with Steve Masse and remember guys like Bill Williamson. I have a great black and white photo of some of the guys. Send me a mail if anyone would like a copy. I'm still living in Ireland, have two grown-up daughters and will be a Grandpa next summer....I've worked in the airline business and do consultancy work around the world. Take care all.

20 September 2007

Rosanne Hawker ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) Hi all,
I went to Camp Lapham in 79 til early 80's They were the best summers of my life. I also went to Mitton. I would love to hear from peole that attended when I did!

12 September 2007

Ellen Ryder ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

My dad Owen Ryder was a cook at Camp Wing in the late 1940s when he was a student at Holy Cross. He always talked with fondness about his time there - and my siblings and I would love to hear from people who knew him. Sadly, he passed away 2 years ago - leaving many many friends, former students, and colleagues from his teaching and coaching days in Worcester.

11 September 2007

Harold Groves ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

hello
It has been awhile since I last saw anything from the camps. I worked at the camps the summers of 88 and 89. I am now a teacher, coach and athletic director for a high school in iowa. what have you been up to?

Harold

18 August 2007

Carlo Castronovo ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

August 12, 2007. A Day that will long be remembered. Awesome time at the illumni gathering. Fun seeing the counclers boat sink hehehe. Thank you fpr returning tons of great memories. I hope again to give back to camp what it gave me. Maybe a counsler for summer 2008. We shal see. Take care every one. Thank you for the unforgetable day.

12 August 2007

John Ploof ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Man I loved that place as a kid growing up in the projects of south boston, it was heaven.

Many a summers spent and winter training at the stockade working in the kitchens at wing and mitton. I would have continued working there had I not moved to maine to live at a survial school were I became a staff member.

Thank you

just

thank you

7 August 2007

Ryan Wilcox ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I was at at Camp Wing in the mid 80's for two or three years, then I went to Mitton. I spent most of the next three summers there.

I was also on Camp Wing staff in 1995.

Gimme a shout.

16 July 2007

Jim Williams ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

To all who know him....Steven Williams is getting married......

5 July 2007

Stacey Ostiguy Calling All Camp Alumni.....SAVE THE DATE Please join us on Sunday, August 12th from 2-5pm for our annual Alumni Day at Camp Wing.
More Info To Follow......

28 June 2007

Carlo Castronovo ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Hello, I'm an old camper from 1984, 1985ish. Im writing to see how every one is. I see Camp Wing and Cross Roads for kids is giving some awesome memories. For the one year I was there. It has given me so many good memories. Im hoping maybe I can find a fellow camper or even a councler that remebers me from then. To give a hint I was and this is kind of funny. I was the kid with all the misqueto bites while I was there. I also did lot of clean up at dinner meal time when i person per acabin was needed.

Again I hope to find some one that does remember me. Here is another hint that may jog a memory. That summer as part of the olympic type of program there. My cabin and another tied for first place blue ribbons for cleanslyness. I also spent alot of time in the art cabin and the nature hut aswell.

Im so glad to see the camp is doing so wwell. I hope next year to maybe come back and do some counseling again anr rebring back alot of theses memories and make even more. For the 3 months i was there. This is a place I will never forget. And I hold dear to my heart. The memroies given to me will bw cherished forever. I have made it back bout 2 weeks from this post taking pics. I should be at the reunion as long as I getthe invite. I look foward to meet new people and also maybe fined and old friend there I havent seen ever since.

10 June 2007

Chrissy (Burke) Tierne ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

OK I know I posted a message on this bad larry quite some time ago, but I didn't know where it went until today, when Denise asked me if I was going to match my sneakers to my scrunchi. (Very funny Brian!) As I read through all of these messages, I must admit I got a little teary eyed seeing so many familiar names. I miss the feeling of the camp family and loved seeing that so many of my LIT's are now sending their kids to camp... I don't feel old or anything! I had the fortunate opportunity to be a part of a couple of camp eras from 1976-1998.From the Govea's the Canty's and Dick Gavoni to The Lozano's. What's the remaining factor? The Cleary's. Keep up the great work Pat... Your dad would be proud! Well now I plan on emailing many of those people that I have recognized and I hope more eventually log on so I can find them too! Hope to hear from you guys soon - Love, Chrissy

9 June 2007

Sara Jane Ingram Abbott ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I worked at Wing/Stockade 1991-1994. I googled a couple of names of staff members and found this website, and it makes me giddy to revisit those amazing summers. They were the best, and the hardest, and the most rewarding. So many people, kids and staff alike, touched my life, made me a better person, and gave me a great perspective. I spend a lot of time reflecting, and wondering, and often wishing that I could go back for one more summer. Kudos to those who are still there, or are only just beginning to carry on the traditions, and making a difference in and for "our" kids. With fond memories and kindest regards, Sarah Jane

25 April 2007

Jim Williams ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Hello again...any staff memebers from lapham around 96 to 99..we went through some fun summers...in three years i think we went through about 10 cooks....and who could forget shamell and jory.....drop me a line and say hello.

24 April 2007





Paul Cambria ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Starting to see some familiar names on this board. just wanted to update my email address.

27 March 2007

Kelly McCambly ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) Hi everyone, I'm the one who left the message without my personal information. I was so excited to write, I accidently left it out.

I was a camper between 1980 and 1984? I think?

25 March 2007

Jeff Driscoll ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I first went to Camp Wing at age 6 and was involved with Camp Wing and Duxbury Stockade until I turned 17. Growing from a camper to a staff member was a great experience. I met some wonderful people, too many to mention, but these are just a few I HAVE to mention. All my LTW brothers, you know who you are, Joe Kintigos, Don Hackett, George Watson, Paul Canty, Bill Dunn and the entire Gouveia family and who could forget the Milton girls. Everything I needed to know in life I learned at Camp Wing.

22 March 2007

Steven Williams ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Hello All just updating my email address. If anybody remembers me from Camp Lapham/Wing or the LIT program drop me a line sometiime.

Steven

10 March 2007

Kevin Houston ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Hello! I would like to get a message to Harry Kelby whom I saw in the Alumni photos from 2006.I worked alongside Harry in the Senior Section of Camp Wing and it would be great to hear from him. I've thought about Harry through the years and wondered how he was doing! Actually, I got a chance to visit Camp Wing in May of 2006 after 38 years and it was a special morning for me to walk through the grounds.

Warmly, Kevin Houston

6 March 2007

Mark Farrugia ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Hey all,

Just updating my email so that if anyone wants to get in touch they can do so!
I was a counselor in the summer of 2001 - The Maltaman - Marco how you doing mate? any of my boys still around? Becky Weedman I heard you got married - you really should drop me a line if you get the chance to!

20 February 2007

Brian Olson ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Just wondering if Chrissy is still matching her scrunchies and sneakers? Camp Lapham & Wing 10 years

:) B

31 January 2007

Chrissy Burke ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Just wanted to say what a great time this year's alumni day was. My family & I had a blast! We are looking forward to the next alumni event. I can't wait for my children to be old enough to go to camp & have it become a huge part of their lives as it has been for me. Thanks to everyone that continue to make that possible.

~Christine (Tierney) Burke
Camper/Staff Alumni

28 January 2007


Joe

Staffers Kevin Rice, Sean O'toole, 1987, where are you?

Campers Rasheed and Patrick, are you behaving?

19 January 2007

Larry Duque ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I was wondering if anyone from '95 still remembers the fun trip to Hyannis and if they have pics of all of us, i really want to see them.

6 December 2006

Jim Williams ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Just updating the email address. any body who camped at camp lapham from 86 to about 93 drop me a line. you all will know me.

11 October 2006

Richard "Rich" Bartlett ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I was a camper in the mid 60's,went on to become a trail worker.I had a job in the kitchen at duxbury stockade, working with great people like Miguel(Leapy) Lopez,Mike Shenahan,also other people working in camp like Dan the director and Wayne his assistant.In 1974 I was cooking with Steve Gill,Ray Mcnaulty,Louie Columbo and of coarse our baker and pastry chef Paul Porier,at the camp wing kitchen, we had great time.I thank my mom everyday that she found duxbury stockade and camp wing when I was kid,because it was the best thing that ever happened to me, it took me off the streets and gave me hope.Please anyone if there is another staff reunion,let me know.The years I worked at camp wing/Duxbury Stockade, 1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974, good bye for now

6 October 2006

Mary Ann MacLeod ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I attended my first alumni day this past August. I came to camp with no expectations and had just the best time!! So many "old" friends to re-visit--it felt like a huge hug of a day!! I was the "office manager" in '76/77--so I feel like an old timer!! Anyone out there from the Indiana crew--you were the best. Nancy Butler, Bill Orsini, Bill Dunne, Mike Vincent, Bunna, the Donovan brothers--were are you all. Would love to hear from anyone who was around in the Summers of '76/77--those were the best of times--before we all reall "grew up"!!!!

3 October 2006

Marco Abreu

It's been a few years since working at camp, but it often seems as if the summers of 98, 99, & 00 aren't as far behind me, as they actually are. Camp Wing is a beautiful place, and serves as a portal for fun, and experience, for both staff and kids. When you try to explain to friends and family what camp truly is, you find out quickly that you have to had been there to feel what your saying. A big shout out to all alumni from all years, and also to the future kids and staff ... enjoy your summers there because it doesn't get any better than that.

24 August 2006

Ava Jansen

Hi, I was a camper at Stockade in 1989/1992/ 1993. I have two kids and I am still in Boston.

I still think about camp and have great memories camp and counselors- hello to my favorite old counselor- Donna from England, Theresa from Iowa and Sarah Jane-(sorry I can't remember where your from.)

I wrote the camp and asked them about a family camp where ex campers/counselors could attend camp with there familys for a week/weekend after the kids camp season ends. Any other alumni interested in this idea. it would be a great way to raise money for the camp and a trip dowm memory lane for us alumni.

17 August 2006

Fred "Freddie" Shine ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Yesterday (August 6th, 2006)I went to my first Alumni Day event. It was the BEST time I have had since I went to Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade, in the 1960's. I was great to see some of my old camper friends, and I felt 12 years old again. If you have never gone to an Alumni Day, YOU HAVE TO! To see and FEEL the love and friendship that camp creates amoung the youth of this world is beyond words! The camp still looks the same, smells the same, sounds the same, and feels the same...GREAT!

I am going to say this to ALL the Camp Alumni from years gone by. I can see the camp is in dire need of funds and help to keep going. It needs ALL Alumni, who have gone through the camp and who appreciate the help and guidance it gave us, to help continue this goal. We need to step up, and help "Give a little Back!" I am going to try to help as much as I can, and I am going to ask ALL Alumni to do the same. I learned many years ago, If we just take and never give back, eventually it will all be gone. Camp Wing, and Duxbury Stockade,(Crossroads for Kids) were there for us, when we needed help, now it needs OUR help. Who else is with me?

7 August 2006

Val Dunne ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

WOW! Looking at this message board is bringing back all kinds of memories. I was the arts and crafts "lady" at Wing/Stockade in the mid '90s (2 years), and I just stumbled on this site on Alumni day. Good to see some of the old gang here (Janelle, Denise, Jenn, Nick...). This was the greatest job that you can't afford to do anymore- otherwise, I think I'd still be there. (Still, years later, stories from camp are there. I think I have some plans for next August (Alumni Day).....

6 August 2006

Vince Scaravillo ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I was a counselor around 1981 or 1982 for two years.I would like to hear from any staff members who wored ther at that time.....Thanks Vince

6 August 2006

Karen Drummey ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

My 6th grade school trip to Camp Wing was so much fun, I asked my Mom if I could go during the summer. For the next couple of years a few friends and I lied about our ages because we were too old for the camper program. Since we were starting to look older than our counselors, we asked for jobs. We harassed Don Hackett by barraging him with letters begging him to let us work there. Finally, we wore him down. Now I was too young, and had to lie again about my age. Fortunately, no one questioned how I went from 11 to 14 in just one year. That summer, I learned the true meaning behind, “Be careful what you wish for.” I earned $75 for the entire summer in the laundry, washing sweaty counselor clothes and bedwetter sheets.

After a couple of years, I moved to the Wing kitchen. You haven’t experienced true gourmet cooking until you’ve opened 25 mega cans of sloppy joe mix, plop the contents into a hot cauldron, and stir it with spoon the size of a boat oar while standing in a 90 degree kitchen. However, there were lots of pluses to working in the kitchen. My two favorite things about the kitchen were working with the wonderful Chef Leroy and eating Paul Pourier’s rolls fresh out of the oven.

Sometimes, I think my parents loved Camp Wing even more than I did. They both grew up very poor and never had an opportunity to go to camp as kids. One summer, I was working there and my brother was a camper. Since we were out of their hair, my parents had some free time, but they were struggling financially. They entertained themselves at home by playing music and dancing together in our kitchen. On one of these nights, my Dad said to my Mom, “We should have had a million children and sent them all to Camp Wing!”

25 July 2006

Joseph Spada ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I went to this camp from 1981 to 84 and then became a C.I.T in 1985. Looking forward to the Alumni in August.

23 July 2006



Lisa Vinson ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I have been updating my resume and I was including my 2 years at Camp Wing/Duxbury Stockade in 1982 and 1983. It suddenly occured to me to check for a website. This is great. Now I can show my kids and my husband this place they have heard so much about.

I was 17/18 at the time and those 2 summers hold, to this day, some of the greatest memories for me. My name was Lisa Allen the first year I was there. The second year I had married and my name was Lisa Fenter. I would love to hear from anyone else who might have been there then. I was so pleased to see that the camp is still going strong.

21 July 2006

Jenn MacDonald ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Wow! Camp Wing was such an amazing experience for me (staff 1994-1998). I have so many great memories of Camp and I talk about my kids all the time. It was comforting to see them come back year after year. The other staff were also a huge part of my memories. Working there actually got me to break out of my shell and was a big influence of who I am today.


Keep Smilin
Jenn

20 July 2006

Michael Burgess

I am am so pleased that you are reconnecting alumni. Starting at 14 years old I worked for more than 10 summers and winters at Camp Wing and Duxbury Stockade.(1965-1977?)I found my w-2 form for my first summer of work at Camp Wing. It was all of $45.00 for the entire summer. I was one of those at-risk kids who was deeply impacted by the life-changing experiences I encountered at both camps. Paul Canty was my first counselor when I was a worker at Duxbury Stockade. As then, he is probably still an unforgettable character.

As a result of my training and character building at Duxbury, I continued with my education. I now have a masters degree, and am currently working on my doctorate. I am working with at risk children in my position as elementary counselor in a Georgia school of over 1000 children.

I'm sure that all of the alumni have learned to pay it forward and make a positive impact on the world. I doubt that I'll be able to attend in August, due to the fact that I'll be working, but I wish everyone well, and look forward to people getting in touch through email.

Congratulations,
Mike Burgess

17 July 2006

Roger Drummey ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Hello all,
Camp Wing, WOW, what memories. I was a camper way back in the 1980's. Best Summers of my life. Anyone remember me? Drop me a line. I wish I was a kid again.

14 July 2006

Patrick Burke

I was a kitchen staffer back in mid 70's. I did some winter counselor at Duxbury Stockade that following winter. I can remember the Xmas in July helicopter landing with St. Nick that year I worked in the dining hall. Did the floor hockey in dining hall with other kitchen staffers. I remember being put in a cabin in Bill Dunn's side of the camp. Our cabin won the Gold Rush night one of the weekends I was a cabin counselor. Lot of fun working there.

12 July 2006

George Roberts ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I was a camp counselor at Camp Wing from 1983 to 1987.
I am now Married with two sons, I am involved with Boyscout Troop 153 from Holbrook, I am the Asst. Scoutmaster.
I am unable to make the reunion,my troop is going to summer camp on August6. at Camp Squanto.
George

10 July 2006

John A. Gillis ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I was a summer camper at Camp Wing from about 1936 to 1939. These many years later I remember the freedom and trust, and the wonderful counselors who gave me models of what it means to be a man. Camp Wing in my time was a wonderful gift. Of the many friends I had, I now remember only one, and he died of pneumonia and exposure during the Battle of the Bulge. It is good news to read the e-mails expressing their appreciation and love for Camp Wing. Many thanks to the people who established Camp Wing and who are continuing its existence. John A. Gillis

23 June 2006

John Rosa ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I was a camper at Wing
I was a camper at Mitton
I was a camper at Lapham
I was an LIT
I was a staff member

Wow...its the beginning of June and I'm starting to say to myself "should I take a leave of absence to work at camp". I would love to but realistically I cannot. I had some of the best summer memories at camp. Most of them coming as an LIT. I still keep in contact with a lot of the people I met at camp. Every now and then I remember something crazy I did or was apart of at camp and laugh to myself. Being an alumni is like being part of some secret fraternity. You will always remember the songs and dances and the people. If I ever hit the lotto.... believe me- I'll be right down in Duxbury at the end of June in staff training. Anyone who remembers me feel free to hit me up on email.

5 June 2006

Jackie Dillon (Brown) ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I was a camper at Camp Wing/Stockade from 1980 to 1984. My twin sister and I had the best time at camp. I can still remember names of campers and one counsler sticks out in my mind her name was Chrissy Jarvis. I now have a 12 year old daughter who is going to camp for her fourth year and she loves it. She has a nickname and all the kids call her by it. I know she is looking forward to going for her fourth year..
If anyone remembers me from the early eightys drop me a line.

10 May 2006

Jim Williams ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I was a camper at camp lapham
I was an LIT at Wing
I was staff at camp lapham
As a camper i remeber most of you counselors but one made an impact for life and that was Rusty Russell. He was the best.

As a staff member i will remember one camper who everynight came and gave my co-counselor and I a hug, and then on the last night asked if we could take him home because he loved us. That memory will be shared with my kids and others forever. To me that is what crossroads is all about helping the young kids.

12 April 2006

Nary Nary Bobari ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Hey Nary
Hey what!
Hey Nary
Hey what!
show me how u get down
No way!
Show me how u get down
Ok...D- O- W- N thats the way we get down!

My fave song ever......hours of fun....I'm going to see if Sony wanna sign me....

Hello everyone!!
I randomly check this message board but never get around to actually leaving a message! Just wanted to say a big HI to all staff from 2001, (a blurry) 2002 and 2003, especially the Junior Girls campers and counsellors from those years...I still miss camp and even though it feels like i was there a 1000 years ago i remeber all the amazing people (staff and campers) and times that i had there. One summer i laughed so much all the time i thought i was going to come home with a six pack(but too many nights at the Ming soon put an end to any hopes of actually getting one!). Great place to be. Have a great summer this year, and if any of you guys ever fancy a trip to sunny London look me up (Yeah I'm talking to you Pat- you're well overdue visit!!) Lots of Love - Nary xx

30 March 2006

Daniel Ortega ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I would just like to say hello to everyone out there. I attended camp for quite some time.. i believe it was from 1995 to 2003. Camp Wing definitly a safe haven for not only the campers but staff as well. Every summer that passes i miss my involvement with Crossroads. It's not a job it's a vacation. There is nothing more amazing than feeling as though you have guided and protected the campers that attend crossroads. To the past, present and future staff it is a wonderful thing you are doing. Keep up the amazing work.

23 March 2006

Tiffany "Biffy" Barnes ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I have the best years of my life at camp. Katie and I always talk about the good old days. I was a camper, L.I.T, a kitchen staff member, and worked in the camp office. I always look through the pictures that we all took during the time we were campers and the L.I.T. times. When I was younger I would be so happy when school was over so i could go to camp for the entire summer. I have made so many friends at camp and still keep in touch with alot of them. I have two children and I am looking forward to my son going to camp this summer. He is really looking forward to it and hopefully he has a great experience like I did.

21 March 2006

Vanessa David ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Hi,

I was Office Assistant at Camp Lapham back in 2000, and I have to say it was one of the best experiences of my life! I'm back now in England, but to all you campers, keep on having fun!!

Big Hi to Jess, Nika, Ashton and Aileen

Vanessa x

Stacey Ostiguy

Jim,
Yes, I am related to the South Boston Ostiguy's. I am so glad we found you and you visited this site. We are planning an Alumni Committe and hopefully that will help us find Alumni and in turn help Alumni find old friends. Please keep in touch and be sure to visit next time you are in the area!

Stephanie Holloway ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

I attended Duxbury Stockade around 1983 as a camper. It was a great experience for me. I had alot of fun and memories.

I now have 13yr old son who is attending Camp Wing. It was wonderful to see that the program is still around for both of our generations.

Jackie Brooks ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Hi there

I was a counselor and assistant director in 1990 worked in Camp Stockade with Chrissie, Precious, Debbie, Mad Mary, Dule (get in touch yo!),
Mogen, does anyone remember the Boatman? Jungle Jim?

Everybody, everybody

Everybody, everybody

Everybody loves the BOATMAN!

It was and still is one of the most cherished memories I have. I learnt to swim at Stockade. I was determined to return to camp but found myself
running a mini camp at home!;-) I have not put the dream to bed yet, there's life in this counselor yet. I have gone on to work with children in
schools and youth clubs and am currently a school mentor/counsellor.

Please get in touch if you think you remember me, or even if you don't!

Kristin Gallagher This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Hey everyone...special hello to all the staff from 2000 and 2001, didnt know this site existed til now but i thought id send a lil note with my email
address so people can contact me...had a lil crossroads reunion in london this past weekend and experiencing some camp nostalgia...i think ill
be in weymouth (really near camp)this summer so anyone who wants to meet up send me a message...mwwa

Sean Hall This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to say that i'm so glad that Crossroads For Kids is still going strong after all these years, I started as a camper in 1984 with a huge
"chip on my shulder" My Counseler was Patrick Murphy. I owe a lot to this guy because he showed just enough confidence in me and made me
realize the potential I thought never had. Thanks to Pat and to all of the many great staff members at Camp Lapham From 1985-90. Ive learned a
lot of things in my 33 years but never will I ever forget the experiences gained as a camper and as a staff member. I hope that whoever reads this
knows what I'm talking about or gets to know soon enough....Goodbye

Mark Farrugia This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

I was a counselor in the summer of 2001 - THE MALTAMAN - i got some camp nostalgia, found out there was a message board on crossroads
now and decided to post a message - get in touch all you counselors from da summer of 2001 - hi deb hi ian peace out

Mark

PS Becky Weedman get in touch - we havent spoken since we left camp thats a real shame M

Message 2:
Hey

Its been a while since ive logged onto this sigt - and probably very few of the counselors that worked with me in the summer of 2001 still log on

- anyway if you do a big hi to all - get in touch i still remember you guys - becky weedman if you read this email me immeditaly we havent spoken
since camp and we definately should. Hi deb if your still around.

By the way camp wing is truly the most unbeleivable experience of your life - so if u thinking of workin as a counselor dont hesitate to apply. Mark

Kalli Papadopoulos This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Everyone,

I can't believe it has been five years since I worked at the camp. I still have great memories of working with the kids. They were an inspiration and
I definitely will not forget them. Well, the experience I gained has certainly helped me with my current job. I am a learning

mentor with young boys who have behavioural difficulties. Anyhow, it would be great to hear from anyone that I worked with in 1999. So, feel free to
email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Take care,

Kalli

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Jim Kvicala This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Holy Smoke Stacey Ostiguy! (Any relation to the So. Boston Ostiguys?)How did you trace me to my 5th career--directing Vincennes University's
military educaton program at Ft. Benning, GA. where I received your letter this morning. First I've heard of CFK and I'm amazed that so many
wonderful things have happened at Camps Wing, Mitton, and The Stockade since I was camper/kitchen worker/counselor from the mid-40's to 50's.
Dick Gavone was one of my role models, as well as Jack Olson & others. I still remember Dick's wonderful wife, Claire--often camp cook--with
fondness. The whole experience defines part of what I am today--retired Army officer, DA civil service, 3 sons, 3 grandsons, 4 granddaughters,
and enjoying the good life down here in Columbus, GA. as an educator. Count me in for whatever support I can provide at this distance. I'd love to
hear from any of the antiquarians who may remember me from camp days.

Frederick Shine This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

I went to Camp Wing, and the Duxbury Stockade from about 1961 until 1965. I was a camper, a pool boy, an assistant head waiter, and kitchen helper. I remember the tornado that ripped throught Camp Wing in July of 1964 and destroyed the Indian Village we built across the street. I remember Dick Gavone, Phil Patrilla, Fred (Buster) O'Brian, Jesse (at the Stockade), Timmy Donavan, Mike Mucci (Major Mucci,now with the MA State Police, and Hall of Famer at Boston College for football) Billy Mullen, Bobby Hailey, Billy Shinney (Shinney's Landing) Paul Cante, and many, many more friends that I made. Going to Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade was the best and most memorable summers of my life. I made so many friends, and looked forward to returning every summer to see them again. I remeber playing "Taps" from the Stockade Wall every night,with my bugle, while "Jesse made my practice every day to get it right. There are SO many good memories that I cheerish, and know Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade will always be a part of my like. I wish I had made it to Dick Gavone's party. Hopefully next reunion I will be able to make.

Frederick (Freddie) Shine
Alumni 1962-65

Jim Kvicala This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Greetings,
Trying to solve the mystery of how Stacey Ostiguy's letter found me at my office in Fort Benning, GA. I find that this great organization that helped me and my friends as campers and counselors from the mid-40's through high school has morphed into something of international proportions. Although I couldn't join you for today's reunion, I send my best regards to Dick Gavone--one of my premier role models--and others of those days: Jack Olson, Owen Ryder, Armando (Dave) Mazzone, John Fiore, Stan Swig, and others whom I came to appreciate more fully only after maturity gave me a little perspective. I'm retired Army, civil service, and presently directing a college program at Fort Benning. Somebody, please contact me if this pushes a nostalgic button.

Jim Kvicala
Ex-South Bostonian

Simon Morris , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
W ell for those who know me...ey ey and for those who don't i'll still give a ey ey. Working at camp wing during 2000 and 2001 were easily the best 2 summers I've ever had. I still tell everyone back here in oz 'if you get the chance to go do summer camp, go do it'. I had a blast and its something I'll never forget. I've still got friends I haven't seen in years that I know I'll have for life and I'm still hoping to one day get back there. anyhooz... take care everyone - merry christmas ".

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Hi,
Glad to see Camp Wing and the Stockade still up and running. I was a camper, Learn-to-Work trainee, and a counselor, back in the 70's. Lots of good memories from Summer and Winter camp. Worked every job in that camp! I still remember all the people and activities: Don Hackett (sorry to hear about Olin) Bill Dunn, Joe Kintagos, The Goviea Family (Steve Sr, Mom, Lisa, Laurie, Steve Jr) The Mehegans (Kevin & Sisters, from Charlestown) Mike Mackley, Kenny and Danny Kanning, Jeff Driscol, Bones McCloud "Big Mike" the turtle Frank Laugharello, Floor hockey in the dining hall, counselor hunts, making the fires too hot in the cabins during the winter. My little brother Richie, Great fishing, frog hunting in the swamp behind the tee-pee's, movies in the stockyard dining hall during winter camp... Nerf football in the Stockade...Creasoot (spelling) the Stockade..Chopping wood for the winter.

Kevin MacDermot This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it i was at camp lapham in the summer of '88 as a counselor. had a great time - anybody else remember that summer either as a camper or a counselor?

Adam Hickey , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Dia dhiabh, Big hello to all (especially the camp of 2000....such a long time ago now!!!-feel free to email me to catch up - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) Congratulations to all involved in the renuion, from the photos it looks like it was a fantastic event. I'm hoping to be back in the states this summer so I'll come along for a visit if I'm in the area. I've got myself a green card now so IAN MOOREHOUSE im looking for a job!!!!. Keep it up guys, Regards agus Slán, Adam (murph)

Pre-January 2004

Nicola Juniper
75a Viceroy Parade
Brentwood Essex
England
Utah
cm15 8jd

Years at Crossroads for Kids: camp cousellor at lapham 1999
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Lapham

Best 4 months ever made some fantastic friends and learnt slot form the kids>

Thank you xxxx

Adam Hickey
48 Birchwood Hts Springfield, Tallaght
Dublin 24 EIRE
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 2000
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade

The hardest thing in my life was deciding when I was to give up everything and commit my future to crossroads......the time may be near. Anybody from 2000 want to get in touch please feel free, it would be great to hear from ye! G'luck Adam (murph)

Daz Carter
24 Amherst Road, Canning Vale
Perth, Australia 6155
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 2003
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade

HI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1Well these seems to be the staff hangout... Ummm, Not much to say... As long as the US government gives me another visa I'll be back in 2004, 2005, 2006 and so on!!!

Miss you guys!
Daz

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Amy LaPlume
Boston Massachusetts 02130
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 2003
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade

Just wanted to say hi to everyone from the 2003 staff! Thanks for helping to give me the best summer ever! Hopefully I will see most of you next year hanging out in the health center!!!

Molly Gascoigne
324 Smyth Hall (local until May 04)
Newark, Delaware 19717
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 2003
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade

I just got my last rolls of film developed and I miss camp so much. I can't stop talking about it. I grew up so much over the summer and I am so grateful for the experience. Thank you for an amazing summer! "To all the staff. For all the lessons you've taught me, growth you've inspired, and moments I'll never forget, I thank you. I have truly been blessed by your friendship. Please remember that all of you deserve the best that life can offer. Open your eyes to all the new opportunities at your door. Know in your heart you are strong enough to stand up for what you believe in. Be prepared to leap for your dreams for dreams are what keeps us going during some of our toughest moments. Surround yourself by those who have hidden angel wings and please always remember that this friend will never be farther than a phone call away. Best wishes always, With love, Molly" I I miss all of you very much keep in touch!!

Katrina Salmon
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 2003
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade

Hey everyone!! I had a lot of fun this summer and I was just missing everyone! Anyways I can't wait until next summer and email me sometime! > Much Love!!

Danielle Mooney
38 West St.
Hanson, Massachusetts 02341
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 1995 'til now
I was a camper at Crossroads For Kids.
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade
I was at Camp Lapham
I was at the Institude for Leadership
I was at Camp Mitton.

Just wanted to put an updated email up here. I had a blast this summer and I will of course be back next year. Everyone, keep in touch!

Maria Fuller
1400 George Street,
Coldbrook, Nova Scotia B4R IB5
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 1
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade

First off I want to say a BIG hello to everyone I had the pleasure of working with this summer!! Camp changed my entire outlook on life. When I first arrived on camp grounds I was wicked shy and reserved. After about a week of being around so many great people my shell quickly broke off. I don't think shyness exists on camp because people replace it with energy and acceptance. Kids feel safe and that is a wonderful thing!!! I cannot wait for next summer to do it all again.- PEACE

STEVEN WILLIAMS
626 BENNINGTON ST
EAST BOSTON, Massachusetts 02128
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 13 YEARS
I was a camper at Crossroads For Kids.
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade
I was at Camp Lapham
I was at Camp Mitton.

CAMP- I CANT THINK OF A BETTER WAY TO SPEND THE SUMMER. I JUST WISH I COULD GO BACK IN TIME AND RELIVE ALL THOSE GREAT TIMES I HAD AS A CAMPER, LIT AND THAN A STAFF MEMBER. ITS GREAT TO HEAR FROM A LOT PEOPLE I GROW UP WITH. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK CROSSROADS.

Dan Stoner
Licking, Missouri 65542
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 2003
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade

Miss everyone from camp! Email me. :)

Katie Shea
32 Saint Marks Road
Dorchester, Massachusetts 02124
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 11
I was a camper at Crossroads For Kids.
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade
I was at Camp Lapham
I was at the Institude for Leadership

And one time at camp......most of my friend tease me about boasting on and on about my camp experiences. They even got me a tank top with “camp counselor” written on it. Its something you cannot understand till you've been there nor never let go from your memories. As a Camper, LIT and Counselor, I must say I couldn't get enough. I entered as a camper of 6 and left as a 17 year old staff with great knowledge, incredible memories and life long friends. I have been in two of my best friends from camp weddings (Tiff “biffy”and Roni) and am still very close with a lot of the LIT crew. Raheem and I live two streets from each other. My camp memories contain so many of the best times of my life. I think it was the best thing my mom could have ever done with my summers (and winters, they couldn't get us to leave). Now being a mom myself I get to be the one thing I haven't been yet......a visiting parent. I can't wait till she gets to enjoy the camp I loved.

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Daz Carter
24 Amherst Road, Canning Vale,Western
Australia 6155
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 2003
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade

Well guys the year is over... I'm looking forward to next year so keep in touch!!!

First off, I would like to say HELLO! I am really happy and surprised to see these camps still exist. I attended all three camps - Wing, Lapham, and Mitton as a camper back in the early 80's and my what wonderful memories I have. I sadly don't remember any names, however, I remember just about everything else to standing in line to go into the chow hall and raising the flag to sitting around the circle of logs singing and telling ghost stories. Speaking of which I was curious as to how Bloody Mary was doing on those nature walks?? Are the brides-to-be still chasing the grooms-to-be to yank their socks hanging out of their back pockets so they have to marry you? I absolutely loved coming to these camps and learned so much from them... Actually, Camp Lapham is the place I first learned how to swim. I would love to hear from anyone who attended around the same times I did. I look forward to sending my little ones there.....

Jim Rowe
45A Maplewood Ave
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 1980-1990
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Mitton.

HI ALL MISSING ALL THE FRIENDS I MADE AT CAMP IT WAS A SPECIAL PLACE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU

Marie McCormick
5210 Woodlawn Ave. N
Seattle, Washington 98103
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 2001
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade

Hello! I'm just missing camp, and wanted to wish all of you a wonderful summer!

Millie Alvin (formerly Mason)
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 1989 - 1992
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade

I have so many happy memories of Camp Wing and the people I met there (Pat & Maura, Cara, Dule etc, Kenny Boyter - knew you'd be on here!!) Even now looking at the many photographs I have always brings a big smile to my face and I still remember a lot of the kid's names after 10+ years - that's the kind of impact they had. 'Summer Camp' is alien to us Brits so I had no idea what to expect but it was one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. Wish I was young enough to do it again!
ps. Jeannie Blue - I was at your wedding!!

Erin Connolly
186 W. 80th St. #6A
New York, New York 10024
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 3
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Lapham
I was at the Institude for Leadership

My first summer at camp(1999)was so amazing I came back for the next summer and part of the next. I still miss it and this is the time of year especially I think of other staff members are preparing to go back and what campers and teens will go back. I would love to hear what others are up to so drop me an email. Take care and keep smiling :)

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Ashley "Ashshe" Norman
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 3
I was a camper at Crossroads For Kids.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade

My summers at camp Duxbury stockade were the best summers of my life. Any of my old counselors or friends I would love to hear from you. Yall are the best. Much love-AshShe-

Edd Muise
95 Ashland Street
Lynn, Massachusetts 01905
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 1980 to 1983 I think
I was a camper at Crossroads For Kids.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade

I just want to say I will always cherish the memories i have of camp wing. If I could go back in time for a while, I would love to go back to this time in my life!!!! It definitely helped me to learn a lot about myself, and life; independence, responsibility, self reliance, respect for other people, teamwork and respect for the environment. and it was an experience that every child should have. I just want to say thanks for the memories. Anyone remember the sandpits? or Keene's Tomb?

Vanessa David
Stoke - On - Trent, United Kingdom
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 2000
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Lapham

Hi everyone! I was Camp Lapham's Office Assistant in 2000. Wow! I miss camp everyday. Although I was only there for one summer, It made such a positive impact on my life - I hope I gave as much back to camp as it gave to me. If you were at camp with me, please get in touch, I would love to hear from you

Tim Golding
The Firs Kingswood Avenue
Saughall Chester
Chesire CH1 6DF
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 1988 1989
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Mitton.

Had two great summers as a counselor at Camp Mitton and would love to hear from anyone else who was there with me.

Scot Gerding
7 North Lakewood Court
South Elgin, Illinois 60177
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: Summer 2002
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade

Just wanted to say hello to everyone out there. Not coming back to camp this summer because I'm graduating and looking for a job teaching, I already miss it though! People are sick of me talking about camp, but I keep on talking it up! Hope to hear from ya sometime!

TED CARROLL
73 CLAPP ST
MILTON, Massachusetts 02186
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 1980-1986
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade

The best summers of my life were spent at Camp Wing. I hope to hear from some old friends that I haven't talked to in a long time.

Paul Cambria
9 Reo Road
Peabody, Massachusetts 01960
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 1974-1986
I was a camper at Crossroads For Kids.
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade

I was wondering if they would ever come up with a sight for the camp. I had a lot of fun and good times there and met a lot of friends as a worker and camper that I still keep in touch with today. I still wonder where a lot of people went and maybe now I will find out. I went every year as a kid and it kept me out of a lot of trouble and gave me memories that will last forever

Darren Carter
24 Amherst Road
Perth 6155
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 2003
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade
Hi Everyone, My name is Darren, I'm from Perth Australia & I'll be a counselor this year at Camp Wing... Looking forward to meeting you all in June. Please feel free to contact me @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Cheers daz.

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Jeannie Lanctot (Olson)
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 1985-1991
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade
Wow...Camp memories relived in an instant! I was at CWDC all of my years at camp, but I had the opportunity to live on camp grounds and it brought me closer to the camp experience. I met so many wonderful people through camp, local as well as across the ocean. I even had the opportunity to travel to England to visit many camp friends at their homes and schools. So many wonderful memories are with me from my years at camp! Hello to everyone out there!!! Jeannie Blue..had to add that in!

Kristin Armstrong (now Willner)
Massachusetts
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I was a camper at Crossroads For Kids.
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade
What great memories! Camp certainly was something that I always looked forward to, from being a camper, counselor, and even the nurse! I have never laughed harder, or had more fun at any job, than I did at camp. I loved every minute of it.

Jeannie Lanctot (was Olson)
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 1985-1991
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade
Wow! A flash from the past! I spent all my years at Camp Wing Day Camp, but experienced many aspects of camp life! I loved it and I have so many unbelievable memories from all of my years there. I met so many wonderful people from those living down the road to those living across the sea. I am sending my son to camp this year for the first time and I only hope he has half of the fun that I did!

Kenny Boyter
Hertford, UK
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 91, 92, 93, 94
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade
Hello! Such an excellent time at camp. Made great friends, had a brilliant experience and learned a lot about kids, working with people and myself. Oh, and learned how run 100 metres in 6 seconds to break up kids fighting (dag man... that ain't right!).

I now work as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator of kids' books and have drawn upon many a time spent at good old camp. I have bored many a friend with tale from the USA. I still wake up to a great big bell and salute the US flag - some habits are hard to break!

John Wozniak
Syracuse, New York
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: about 13 years starting about 1990
I was a camper at Crossroads For Kids.
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade
I was at Camp Lapham
I was at the Institude for Leadership
I was at Camp Mitton.
It is good to see all the good comments that are coming from many of the old alumni of Crossroads for Kids. As most of the people have said already many memories and good friends have come from here. Not only gaining friends from Crossroads but also learning to grow. I have gained too much from Crossroads and I hope that it will continue on for many years. For those who know me I will be there for yet another summer and would like to see some people back so if your thinking about it give the office a call!!!

Lisa Konzen
7935 Pipers Creek #915
San Antonio, Texas 78251
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 2001
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade

I worked for one summer at Crossroads For Kids and it was definitely the best summer of my life. Both the staff and the kids taught me so many unforgettable things that I am forever grateful for. I will never forget that summer!

John DeRosa
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 14 years
I was a camper at Crossroads For Kids.
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade
I was at Camp Lapham
I was at the Institude for Leadership
I was at Camp Mitton.

Some of the best years of my young life were spent at Camp. It almost feels weird not being there in the summer anymore! I have so many fond memories at camp from being a camper, as well as a staff member, but especially being an LIT and a member of the Mass 55th. Traveling all over the east coast doing parades and reenactments, and LIT weekends is something I will always remember. I made so many friends at camp that I still have to this day. I do recognize a lot of the names listed. From Ronnie yelling "Jooooohn DeRosa" to Julie, Sean, and Denise. I hope future campers, LIT's and staff get the samething from camp that I got out of it!!!

Adam Brown
Balneaves cottage, Arbroath Scotland
Dundee
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 1999
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade

BOY O BOY is it weird to see this place again after four years! I cant believe that its still in my head so much after all this time! I really miss not teaching archery anymore it was such great exercise running from all the kids. I love the new site, but it would be great to see more picture so get workin on it! > Hope everyone is well and havin fun, anyone who remembers me feel free to write me an e-mail! I still miss camp more than anything, so if your there enjoy it while you can cos you loose so many friends talking about it when you come home!
Hi to everyone Adam (1999)

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Mike Murphy
Birmingham England
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 2001, 2002, still going
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade

The experience of working at camp wing is one I will never forget, the staff and children are amazing. i hope i will still be able to work at the camp for years to come.

Kim Armstrong
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 1979 - 1997
I was a camper at Crossroads For Kids.
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade

HOLY MEMORIES!!! I have NO idea what made me look at this today, but here I am seeing, Nick Turk's name, Sean Wolfe, Denise Curran, Danielle Mooney, Julie, Ronnie........HOW THE HECK are you people? I saw that nobody really mentioned CWDC!! (Danielle, you touched on it) Camp Wing DAY CAMP, could not mean more to me.... the best memories I have come from the Pavillion, the Tee Pee's (and the DUMP)... I hope everyone is doing well.... I miss those darn paddle boats.

Danielle Mooney
38 West St.
Hanson, Massachusetts
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 1995-2002
I was a camper at Crossroads For Kids.
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade
I was at Camp Lapham
I was at the Institude for Leadership
I was at Camp Mitton.

I can't even express what Crossroads means to me... I grew up there. It was a second home, and I some points I may have considered it my first home. Countless people had made such deep impacts on me as a shy 10 year old, who couldn't look anyone in the eye, to a committed 18 year old City Year Corps Member dedicating a year to Community Service, which is something that my parents and I both credit camp for. I would not trade my experiences at Wing, Mitton, or Lapham for anything! Thank you all so much, and I'll see you all this summer!

Angela Hanna
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 1999
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Lapham

Summer at Camp Lapham was something I have never forgotten. I met some wonderful people who I have since visited and those kids are still locked in my memory and my heart. It is an incredible experience.

Denise Curran
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 1992-1998
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade
I was at Camp Mitton.

Some of my greatest memories in life were made at Crossroads! I would have to say that my most precious memories were the campfires on Mitton's waterfront at the end of Discovery Day, and in the dining hall when we sang our hearts out as loud as we could. And just before lights out, that few minutes we had to reflect on the days events, and finding out that a camper had finally earned there deep end tag, learned how to swim, made a new friend, went on their first canoe ride, rode a horse, caught a fish, a frog, or a turtle or learned a new dance ... those moments at the end of the day, seeing a child smiling with pride over their accomplishments and adventures.... that's the good stuff..

Andrew Keeble
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 2001
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Lapham

It was a real eye opener and made me grow up a lot and take responsibility. I didn't realize how much I enjoyed until it was all over thanks for the opportunity and who knows maybe I might be lucky enough to be a counselor again.

Sean Wolfe
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I was at Crossroads for Kids 16 years.
I was a camper at Crossroads For Kids.
I was a member of the staff
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade
I was at Camp Mitton

The ultimate best summers of my life were spent there. Endless memories, lifelong friends, and a great learning experience. I hope this organization is around for another 100 years to give children and young adults the opportunity I was given.

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Bob Costello
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I attended Crossroads for Kids in the 50's for the complete summer.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade

My family started to send me when I was 12, or 13 years old. It was the BEST time of my young (EAST Boston) life, later in life after school, the Air Force, I moved to the south shore ( Rockland, Pembroke )had two kids. When they were around 12, and 6 years old I took them for a Sunday ride to see the Camps both Camp Wing, and the Stockade. We when into one of the cabins that I stayed in years back. I showed then were i craved my name into the wall, Its was GREAT going back in time, when life seemed so much fun.

I loved the big lake, sleep outs in the woods, camp fires and yes the stories. I can still smell the pink cones. The BEST was Sunday was visitors day and my family would drive down from East Boston to have lunch and listen to my stories. We didn't have a lot of money but my Mother wanted me to enjoy my summers and keep trouble at bay. She did an outstanding Job, and the camps really helped me grow up. I' am 56 years old retired from the Aviation industry after 34years, I' am now working on redevelopment programs at the airport. Keep up the good work, kids are us. Thanks, maybe I'll take a trip down this summer to visit.

Nicholas Turk
Years at Crossroads for Kids: 92, 93, 94, 95, 96
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade
I was at the Institute for Leadership
Well I recognize a few names here. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I have made many friends who I still see after 10 years. A load of fantastic memories, which set me on my life of working with kids and young people.

Daniel Ortega
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 8 years and growing...
I was a camper at Crossroads For Kids.
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade
I was at Camp Lapham
I was at the Institute for Leadership
Wow... What is there to say other than camp could probably be the best experience of your life. I grew up at camp. I spent the most critical years of my life with them. They taught me everything i know, I am the person i am because of my experiences at camp. I thank everyone that has made a difference in my life and anyone that has chosen to give any time to crossroads. Best decision you could make. The fact that you can go somewhere and make a major impact on someone's life for the greater is just astounding. I was a camper, IFL (LIT) and now a staff member. How good does that get i got the best of all worlds... there isn't even a need to think about coming, it should be an instinctual choice “yes i am going to crossroads”

Amy Chin
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: Summer of 1994 or maybe 1995
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade
I just want to say that my experience as a camp counselor and the opportunity I had to organize and run the multicultural arts center named “Shades” in the tree house was one of the most fun, memorable, fascinating and satisfying jobs I ever had. I made some wonderful friends, both staff and campers whom I will always keep fondly in my heart.

Julie DiPasquale
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11 years at Crossroads for Kids.
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade
I was at Camp Mitton
Working at camp was a great growing experience for me. It helped me decide that being a teacher is what I wanted to do with my life... and my classroom is more than just inside four walls. Life experiences for kids is so much more impressionable than paper and pen. When you work with kids in an environment like camp, there is no comparison!

Jeanelle Coffey-Owens
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 3 years - 1992-1995
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade
Hard work, but LOVED IT!! The kids were great to be around, and will always bring a smile to my face! A very memorable part of my life, not to be forgotten!!

Stacey Ostiguy
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 1992
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade
I was a staff member many years ago and now I am a member of their Friends Committee. As a friend of Crossroads I am very involved in locating former campers and staff...if you are one of those people, please leave a message and encourage anyone else you know that was involved in Crossroads for Kids to do the same.

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Ronnie Whitehom
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I was at Crossroads for Kids for 6 years.
I was a member of the staff.
I was at Camp Wing and the Duxbury Stockade
I was at Camp Lapham

For everyone that is having second thoughts about signing up for the season. It will be the experience of a lifetime. You will meet some amazing people, wonderful staff and mentors and don't forget about the kids, its all about the kids. I was with C.F.K. Inc. for 6 years and loved every minute of it. It has become a daily memory for me as I am trying to manage without it in my life. I implore that everyone who has a thought of becoming a staff member, to do so. Life is short and sometimes meaningless. This will definitely give meaning to the search your looking for. Ranger Ron-Dog

Bob McGee
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Years at Crossroads for Kids: 2000-2002
I was at Crossroads for Kids three years as a staff member. I have spent 3 years as a staff member at Wing Day Camp and each summer has been better than the last. I have made some of my closest friends and met children who have changed my life.

Crossroads For Kids will always be a part of my life.

Tom Meier
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I was at Crossroads for Kids one year as a staff member.

IT WAS A VERY EYE OPENING EXPERIENCE. MY FONDEST MEMORIES WERE SEEING THE KIDS SMILING AND LAUGHING. AND THE KNOWLEDGE THAT I GAINED ABOUT THE DIFFERENT CULTURES OF THE WORLD I HOPE TO RETURN NEXT SUMMER AND CONTINUE WORKING WITH THE KIDS.

Melanie Brown
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Reading all the other messages posted on this site is a very emotional experience. T o know that other people feel the same passion and love for that place as I do. I was in stockade summer 2000, 2001, 2002. Best time of my life. The experiences and lessons and friends that are gained during a summer at wing are priceless and only people who have been there can possibly understand what it means! It was the hardest and most amazing thing I've ever done, the kids and the staff are brilliant! I want to thank anyone who shared the experience with me. You are all stars!! Get in touch!