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Ellie said... |
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After finishing my final summer at Pinecliffe I am beyond grateful for the opportunities I have been given. The 7 summers I spent at Camp Pinecliffe were the best summers of my life. The girls I've met along the way are my sisters, my age group is my family, a collection of the most beautiful, strong, talented, hilarious, kind women I've ever come across. Pinecliffe taught me how to take risks, be creative, become an individual, and allow myself to be hard. I was able to try things I never could've dreamed of -- hiking a mountain, water skiing, creating my own jewelry, and white water rafting. |
Ellie said... |
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I'm going into my jungle summer here at Pinecliffe and I am very excited. This year we get to plan TDC and be in JR which will be an unforgettable experience. Pinecliffe holds very special place in my heart. It has taught me so much and I have so many amazing memories here. Pinecliffe is my home. I am so grateful for all the summers I have spent here at Pinecliffe. The friends I've made here will be with me for the rest of my life. Anyone who gets to come to this camp is very fortunate and I strongly recommend CP. It will leave you with unforgettable bonds and memories that will stick with you for a lifetime! From the day I get home I start to count down the days until I will be back in the 04040. 44 days! There isn't one dull moment at camp. This place gave me 200 new friends and 30 new sisters that I talk to year round and am beyond close with. Pinecliffe is the best place on earth! |
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I have no words for how much of my life I have devoted to Camp Pinecliffe. It hits and helps in every aspect of my daily life, even back home. It has provided me with life long friends, memories, tears, smiles and laughs. With only two years left, which will go by in the blink of the eye, I encourage you to spend the time of your life in this beautiful place. You might come to camp crying of homesickness but I can guarantee you leaving in tears because of camp sickness- the feeling of missing camp. These 7 weeks are something I look forward to all year- and there is no other event that has this type of hype. There is not a single moment I have not cherished here. If you are looking for a tight knit, tradition based, fun camp- Pinecliffe is that and more. Hope to see you here! |
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Pinecliffe has been my home away from home for 6 summers. The girls there have become my sisters and I truly know that I would not be the same person I am today had I not gone to CP. Pinecliffe has shaped my moral compass and I have learned so much here. The best memories of my life have occurred at camp. Heading into my last summer at this magical place, I am devastated that I will not be returning to the 04040, but I know that I am a changed person because of my experiences here. I am so extraordinarily grateful for all that this camp has taught me and the amazing bonds I have created. Once a CP girl, always a CP girl. I would STRONGLY recommend this camp. With activities ranging from waterfront to drama to landsports to arts to hiking and everything in between, Pinecliffe offers a tremendous variety of offerings and caters to girls with a wide range of interests. The friendships created here are unbreakable. The supportive counselors serve as mentors and friends. The directorship is in the best of hands. The food is delicious and offers many options. Special events like color war and age group-led surprises spice up the schedule! Older and younger campers have strong relationships, especially strengthened by the camp sister program. Founded in 1917, the camp is rooted in tradition but has flourished over the past 99 years. The facilities are wonderful; the campus is gorgeous. Emphasis on values such as kindness, spirit, strength, and honesty shapes girls into independent, adventurous, and compassionate young women with exemplary leadership skills. Most importantly, brown & blue is the best color combo! |
Frances said... |
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I am writing about my Mom who attended Pinecliff in the 1940's. Pinecliff was such an important pRt of her life. She shared all her memories and pictures with me. Pinecliff was pure, wonderful joyous for my Mom. Thank you for everything. |
Debbie said... |
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waiting at the gate on visiting day with all the other excited parents and hearing the cheering beautiful voices of 200 girls. Then, slowly starts the stampede of the 200 girls, all wearing blue and brown, mostly with long pony tails and and its a sea of girls and we can't distinguish one from the other searching for our daughters!! Until suddenly we are grabbed and hugged and all is right. |
Alexa said... |
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Going into my final summer at Pinecliffe, its a feeling so bittersweet. As hard as it will be for me to move on after this coming summer at camp, i know that everything i have learned and all the memories i have made will stay with me for the rest of my life. I have been so blessed to spend the past 6 summers at this amazing place learning to waterski, play sports, swim in Crystal Lake, make arts and crafts, and participate in plays in drama. Pinecliffe has made such an impact on my life and the friends i have made are much more like sisters that i know i can always count on. Embarking on this Pinecliffe journey 6 summers ago as a young, homesick new camper i had no idea what lay ahead of me but since then i can proudly say that Pinecliffe has made me the strong and independant individual and has become a second home for me and where i feel most comfortable. When at camp there is never a girl without a smile on her face and its truly amazing. The sisterhood, virtues, beauty, and traditions of Camp Pinecliffe are unlike any where else. |
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I love this camp so so much. I have made the best friends of my life there. If you are looking for a camp that is traditional but modern and so much fun I highly recommend Pinecliffe.The secrets are the best part. Shhh! |
Claudia said... |
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I attended Pinecliffe from start to finish. I arrived at camp my first year crying, already being homesick. I left camp two months later crying because I couldn't imagine leaving. As the years went on, there were hardly any tears at all when saying goodbye to my parents, but there were always tears when it became time to climb on the Pinecliffe bus at the end of the summer. The seven summers I spent at Pinecliffe taught me more than I would have ever imagined. Every camper at Pinecliffe is taught morals, leadership, and responsibility on a daily basis. Lessons that were taught to me starting from age 9 at camp I still use to this day, now at 25 years old. My memories of camp are amazing. I am overwhelmed by positive emotion when I think of Pinecliffe, and still tears come to my eyes when I think about my experiences there. I wish I could still spend my summers with Patty, Susie, and Jim Lifter in the 04040. I highly recommend Pinecliffe to anyone who is looking for a traditional summer camp. All of the traditions and secrets of Pinecliffe are magical. I am truly grateful to have been able to spend my summers there. Pinecliffe has made an imprint on my heart that will never disappear. |
Lesley said... |
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Our daughter has been a camper at Pinecliffe for four summers. Camp is such an important part of her life. We describe Pinecliffe has her "Happy Place". We were looking for an all girls uniform required camp where all the girls arrived on the same day and departed on the same day. The size needed to be big enough to be financially viable, yet not too big. We wanted our daughter to feel like she knew everyone. We wanted a traditional good old fashioned camp. No pool, no trips to a mall, no air conditioning. Oh yes, did I mentioned that the camp had to be in Maine?? Pinecliffe fit perfectly for us. Pinecliffe could change the name to Traditionalcliffe.....they operate today in the same way that they have for years(this is a good thing). The campers learn great life lessons and have fun at the same time. Pinecliffe is all about having the girls have a great time and staying safe at the same time. Each year the girls are given new roles and more responsibilities. There are traditions which they "own" and continue to bring to life. There are opportunities for leadership development even as a first year camper. We have loved the families/girls at Pinecliffe. I am not sure how they manage to get such a great group of campers. A friend of mine helped nudge me to make my final selection of Pinecliffe when she said" I send my son every year to his camp and hold my breath that everything will be okay. When I send my daughter to Pinecliffe, I do not worry because I know that Patty and Susie will handle any situation promptly and properly." She was right. I highly recommend Camp Pinecliffe. It has given my daughter the wonderful Maine camp experience which I was lucky enough to have had! |