Winter Camp is one my favorite programs at Ockanickon.  Not only because it is lots of fun, but mainly because it is run by volunteers.  All of the counselors at Winter Camp volunteer their time to be at Camp from December 27-31 so our campers can have a magical time.  We  had over 50 volunteers from the summer staffs of Ockanickon, Matollionequay, and Lake Stockwell.  It just goes to show how dedicated our counselors are to our mission.  Most of them were on break from high school or college, but some of them like Andy Lawson, Marlana Moore, and Matt Horner actually took time off from their full-time jobs to volunteer at Winter Camp.  It is truly the counselors that make our Camps so special.  As we welcome in the New Year, I would like to thank all of our Winter Camp Volunteers for their dedication to what we do for young people here at the Medford Y Camps.

Brent Birchler

Boys Camp Director