 About the Camp Director
Ron Furst comes from a background of over 35 years of camping and trip leadership experience. He has owned and operated Camp Hawthorne for more than 20 years. Ron has a master's degree from Boston University in psychological counseling and is a graduate of the Outward Bound School's Instructors Program. He is married to Diane Taylor Furst, a teacher and children's librarian. They have two children, Asa and Peter.
Ron is always happy to talk to campers and parents with questions about Camp Hawthorne.
Many groups and individuals ask about renting Camp Hawthorne in the off season for their wedding, retreat or group outing. For more information on our rental rates & dates click here. Please use the contact information below:
What we Believe Parents Want in a Summer Camp
- Experienced Camp Directors – Advanced degrees in psychology and Education - 20 years of owning and running Camp Hawthorne.
- Experienced college age counselors or older with an 80% return rate.
- An affordable camp that is not exclusive or open to only very wealthy families.
- A smaller camp with a family feeling- we hold 115 campers- 2,3, & 4-week sessions
- A breathtaking setting, 120 acres and 2 miles of shorefront on Panther Pond.
- A varied Program- we offer over 20 areas of focus from sailing, water-skiing, rock climbing, sports, drama, stained glass, archery, canoeing, film making, pottery, creative writing, music, wilderness trips, visual arts, and much more.
What We Find Children Want at A Summer Camp
- A healthy transition from home to a camp, that feels like a family.
- A program that has the correct balance of exciting choices and built-in structure.
- A down to earth camp to slow down and connect to nature and oneself.
- A place to be free to be themselves, without negative peer pressure.
- A chance to try new things and take healthy risks while making lasting friendships.
- An awesome time of fun, creativity and adventure surrounded by counselors that are great role models who they love to be with.
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