http://blog.camppemi.com/daily-life-at-pemi/the-principles-of-camp-pemigewassett/ A camp for boys in the White Mountains of NH, founded in 1908 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:54:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://blog.camppemi.com/daily-life-at-pemi/the-principles-of-camp-pemigewassett/comment-page-1/#comment-2381 Anon Camper Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:58:25 +0000 http://blog.camppemi.com/?p=510#comment-2381 Perhaps missing is what Pemi teaches best: the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic value--in short, the value of things in themselves, versus the value assigned to them. Unlike anywhere I have ever been, Pemi instills the importance of doing things for their intrinsic value, and virtually wipes clean any extrinsics that breed jealousy and shallowness in young boys. The focus on the intrinsic value of, say, completing a hike, earning a distinction in archery, or completing a project in the woodshop is always completely evident to the camper, and it points boys to a life in which what you do, and not what you have, is valued highest. Perhaps missing is what Pemi teaches best: the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic value–in short, the value of things in themselves, versus the value assigned to them. Unlike anywhere I have ever been, Pemi instills the importance of doing things for their intrinsic value, and virtually wipes clean any extrinsics that breed jealousy and shallowness in young boys. The focus on the intrinsic value of, say, completing a hike, earning a distinction in archery, or completing a project in the woodshop is always completely evident to the camper, and it points boys to a life in which what you do, and not what you have, is valued highest.

]]> http://blog.camppemi.com/daily-life-at-pemi/the-principles-of-camp-pemigewassett/comment-page-1/#comment-1799 Lissy Gulick Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:02:34 +0000 http://blog.camppemi.com/?p=510#comment-1799 I love the concept of "living intentionally." I never thought of it in those words, but I have always been drawn to situations where there is this sense of being a valued and contributing part of a greater whole. Native American teachings emphasize this idea of serving the people and the tribe (as opposed to the self)-- and that this somehow strengthens and affirms the individual who does so. I love the concept of “living intentionally.” I never thought of it in those words, but I have always been drawn to situations where there is this sense of being a valued and contributing part of a greater whole. Native American teachings emphasize this idea of serving the people and the tribe (as opposed to the self)– and that this somehow strengthens and affirms the individual who does so.

]]> http://blog.camppemi.com/daily-life-at-pemi/the-principles-of-camp-pemigewassett/comment-page-1/#comment-1768 Betsy Wills Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:04:02 +0000 http://blog.camppemi.com/?p=510#comment-1768 This is thoughtfully written and accurately reflects what I have observed over the past 7 seasons my son has been a camper at Pemi. We are so grateful for this wonderful place. This is thoughtfully written and accurately reflects what I have observed over the past 7 seasons my son has been a camper at Pemi. We are so grateful for this wonderful place.

]]> http://blog.camppemi.com/daily-life-at-pemi/the-principles-of-camp-pemigewassett/comment-page-1/#comment-1745 Camp Pemigewassett » Blog Archive » Summer 2010: Newsletter #2 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:49:55 +0000 http://blog.camppemi.com/?p=510#comment-1745 [...] Pemigewassett « Summer 2010: Staff bios The Principles of Camp Pemigewassett [...] [...] Pemigewassett « Summer 2010: Staff bios The Principles of Camp Pemigewassett [...]

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