JET Easterly deliveres a Tree Talk on the timeless topic of being present. It is a conversation our community has been having more and more each season. In today’s fast-paced world, quiet moments are often filled with noise so quickly and effortlessly, and the importance of taking time to "stop and think" has become more valuable than ever. It is meaningful for campers to hear this message from the college-aged counsellors they so genuinely admire and enjoy.
Jul 23, 2025•16 min
Rich DeSalvo talks about the meaning of stewardship, and encourages the camper body to take responsibility for their community and one another through small acts of service.
Jul 15, 2025•18 min
Pasquaney was founded in 1895, and many of its core traditions have remained the same since those early years. However, Camp is always evolving, as are all of us. In his July 11 Tree Talk, Bob Zhang speaks about accepting and embracing change throughout our lives.
Jul 12, 2025•9 min
Matto Horvat delivers a Tree Talk on what it means to be a good friend.
Jul 08, 2025•9 min
"A faithful friend is the medicine of life." In Sunday's Chapel Talk, Mr. Michael discuss the importance of authenticity and true friendship, highlighting how masks hinder genuine connections.
Jul 08, 2025•20 min
Third year counsellor and film major Ben Davis discusses the art of filmmaking, specifically the use of different camera shots to convey narrative and emotional depth. He then encourages the boys to change lenses when feeling stuck in order to see things from a fresh perspective.
Jun 28, 2025•9 min
During the first Chapel of the 2025 season, Mr. Michael welcomes the community to the Pasquaney Chapel, and encourages campers to seize opportunities, overcome fears, and develop a growth mindset.
Jun 23, 2025•25 min
Chapel Talk: Loyalty and Gratitude by Mr. Michael (2024) by Pasquaney
Oct 01, 2024•20 min
Each summer Pasquaney's Long Walk returns to the hillside with a song that captures all of the highlights from their week in the Whites. Listen along here and relive the journey with the Long Walk. An extra nickel of Mary Lamb if you can guess the original tunes!
Sep 04, 2024•4 min
Can you think of a time at camp when someone drew a circle around you and took you in? This was a question posed by Aiden Biglow to the camp in our final tree talk of the summer -- a fitting message to close out what has been a summer full of learning and adventure in the company of friends new and old. Aiden is in his fourth summer on the council. He leads our nature program, and in the offseason he teaches science at a middle school in New York City.
Aug 10, 2024•15 min
In his Tree Talk, Rabbit Barnes shares the story of the Christmas Truce of 1914, an example of people setting aside differences to come together in the name of fellowship and peace. He connects this to opportunities at camp to get to know people from all walks of life, and to sow acts of kindness and friendship that very well may turn into lifelong bonds. Rabbit is in his third summer on the Pasquaney Council. He leads the sailing program as "Commodore," co-directed the Trustee's Weekend Play (p...
Aug 04, 2024•12 min
Rich DeSalvo highlights a recent Sixth Walk hike up Mt. Plymouth, introduces the concept of a moral compass, and speaks about the courage of umpires, detailing the story of Armando Galaragga's "28-out perfect game."
Jul 30, 2024•21 min
In his Chapel Talk last Sunday, Mr. Michael called on campers and counsellors to embrace their sincere, earnest selves, and rise above the cynicism that circulates throughout our world today, particularly online.
Jul 24, 2024•26 min
In his Tree Talk on Friday, Bo Turnage reflected on some of the moments from his camper years that seemed inconsequential at the time -- a story in a Chapel Talk about courage, a tense doubles final tennis match, a shared sunset with his expedition on top of Mt. Liberty -- but in fact resurfaced later in life, helping to guide him in tough moments and support those around him. His talk served as an important reminder that finding happiness and fulfillment through indirection by immersing yoursel...
Jul 21, 2024•8 min
In Sunday's Chapel Talk, Townley reflected on what makes Pasquaney special and urged us not to take our one wild and precious summer for granted. What he didn't mention was how fortunate we are to have a servant leader like him among us. Townley leads the Crew program, canoeing expeditions to Lake Umbagog, and myriad Nature "species" and Star Walks, modeling joy and wonder for the natural world and the unique strengths each of us possesses.
Jul 17, 2024•21 min
In Friday's Tree Talk, Pip Carr spoke with the camp about social media's influence on our thoughts and feelings, the value of living in the present moment, and encouraged us to be loving. This is Pip's fifth summer at Pasquaney. He works in the Shop and lives with his family in the Stanwood Cottage. He is the founder and director of The Guild Experience, an education project for thirteen to fifteen-year-olds based in the Cotswolds, UK.
Jul 15, 2024•19 min
Mr. Michael shares a pivotal moment in his career when his integrity was tested, and reflects on the significance of honesty and truth in our lives.
Jul 10, 2024•17 min
Listen to Mr. Michael's second Chapel Talk on fear and overcoming obstacles, delivered the Sunday before Expeditions.
Jul 05, 2024•18 min
A community is strengthened when it comes together to reflect on its values and practices. One way Pasquaney does this is through weekly Tree Talks and Chapel Talks. In a Tree Talk, a counsellor draws on their experience to explain a life lesson from which they think campers will benefit.
Jul 02, 2024•6 min
Mr. Michael's first Chapel Talk of the 2024 season.
Jun 27, 2024•18 min
2023 Long Walk Song Lyrics [To the tune of “Bright Morning Star” by The Oyster Ban] Long Walk '23 is arising It is dark and the moon is shining We are hard at work preparing Day is a breaking, in my soul When did we become dear brothers? We have pulled each other up mountains We have hiked through rain and lightning Nancy Brook is calling, in my soul Each of us has fought with demons We have been each other's guardians See how we've turned into lions Fellowship is forming in my soul [To the tune...
Aug 22, 2023•8 min
Chapel Talk: Loyalty And Gratitude by Mr. Michael (2023) by Pasquaney
Aug 14, 2023•19 min
Tree Talk: Believe In Yourself by Taylor West (2023) by Pasquaney
Aug 12, 2023•10 min
Chapel Talk: Happiness by Mr. Michael (2023) by Pasquaney
Aug 09, 2023•15 min
Tree Talk: Love And Masculinity by Henry Anderson (2023) by Pasquaney
Aug 05, 2023•16 min
Tree Talk: Apologizing And Accountability by Chase Carmody (2023) by Pasquaney
Aug 01, 2023•8 min
Chapel Talk: Kindness And Consideration by Rich DeSalvo (2023) by Pasquaney
Jul 24, 2023•22 min
Tree Talk: How You Walk Is How You Feel by Porter Barnes (2023) by Pasquaney
Jul 22, 2023•10 min
Chapel Talk: Popularity Vs. Respect by Mr. Michael (2023) by Pasquaney
Jul 16, 2023•12 min
Tree Talk: Cultivating Your Bonsai Tree by Rabbit Barnes (2023) by Pasquaney
Jul 15, 2023•15 min
