In the captivating great state of New Hampshire, where the mountains are the color of a giant blueberry muffin, and the rivers sing like a school choir on a sugar rush, you'll find a special group of kids who love to hike. Oh, boy! They’re a rare breed of belly-laughing, tree-climbing, rock-hopping adventurers who are as tough as a grizzly bear's toenails. They wear boots that could crush a comet, and their backpacks, stuffed with sandwiches and dragonfruit, are always ready for a thrilling escapade. Let's not forget their funky guide, Sir Wogglesworth, a charming penguin with a top hat, who can't fly but surely knows how to climb. From the tips of his tuxedo-flapped wings to his shiny webbed feet, Sir Wogglesworth is all about fun. He tells the most knee-slapping, side-splitting jokes that keep the kids giggling all the way to the summit. "To the top!" Sir Wogglesworth would shout, leading the way with his polka-dotted walking stick. And off they would go, a whirlwind of laughter and energy, marching up granite peaks, past maple trees that seemed to touch the sky. In New Hampshire, these hiking prodigies and their hilariously dapper penguin guide, have turned the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other into an art. A hike with them isn't just a walk; it's a romp through the pages of a magical storybook, a voyage into a world where every stone might be a sleeping troll, every bird a messenger from a fairy queen, and every hike a new chapter in their endless adventure.
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Camp Med-o-lark is an all genders arts sleep away camp in Washington, Maine for children ages 7–16, set on the shores of a pristine lake. Med-o-lark offers a fully elective program, allowing campers to design their own schedules from a wide range of activities including performing arts, fine arts, sports, circus, waterfront, and more. Each summer, Med-o-larkers come together to build a kind, creative community where everyone has the opportunity to discover, grow, create, learn, and shine. With a strong emphasis on the arts, Med-o-lark offers one of the most extensive programs in dance, fine arts, handcrafts, and theater of any camp in New England.


At Deerwood, boys can enjoy the beautiful setting of Squam Lake and the White Mountains of New Hampshire, while making life-long friends and developing new skills. Campers have the opportunity to participate in a well-rounded program of activities designed to challenge them without undue pressure. The atmosphere is friendly and electronics-free, encouraging campers to achieve surprisingly good results. Started in 1945 by Ferris & Helen Thomsen, Deerwood is now run by the third and fourth generation of Thomsens, with a strong core of senior counselors.