I am very excited to announce that Pamela Nentwich and Keaton “Skittles” Trainer will be the directors at Riverside and Hilltop camps this upcoming summer Camp season. John Sorbel has also accepted the role as assistant director at...
CONTINUE READINGI am excited to announce that for the summer of 2020 we are adding a mini-camp for members ages 8 and 9. This special session is planned for July 1-3. In my many conversations with parents and grandparents there is often a reluctance...
CONTINUE READINGIn September, we watched our television screens as Southeast Texas was once again inundated with torrential rains from yet another tropical storm. Tropical Depression Imelda struck Southeast Texas over several days during the week of Sept. 16 and dumped more than 43...
CONTINUE READINGFor past Hermann Sons Life campers, the Counselor-in-Training Program is the first step on the path to becoming a counselor at Hermann Sons Life Camp. It is so important for us to “grow” our own staff and this...
CONTINUE READINGThanks go to the parents for entrusting us with your children. To the campers, I have to say that I was really impressed with the friendliness and politeness you displayed. It was refreshingly awesome. While the summer was successful, with...
CONTINUE READINGFor Hermann Sons Life, “We Strengthen Community” is not just a motto. As a member benefit society, we exist to serve our members and communities all over the state. In 2016 we adopted grief support as our focused service...
CONTINUE READINGThe summer is fast approaching and that means it’s almost time for the first session of Hermann Sons Life Camp for 2019. Before long we will be working with your most precious possessions. I will be assuming the ultimate...
CONTINUE READINGJohn Sorbel also contributed to this article. We believe that experiencing homesickness is actually one of the true benefits of an overnight summer camp stay. Homesickness is not a bad thing! After all, being homesick means the camper is...
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