If you know Jane, you know how much she loves to bake! This recipe combines two of the things she loves most: being in the kitchen and being at camp! If you try this recipe for Green & Gold Cookies, be sure to let us know so we can share your photos on social media!

Ingredients:

1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
10 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup full-fat sour cream at room temperature

For the icing:

5 and 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted (measure before sifting)
7 Tbsp. whole milk, divided
2 Tbsp. light corn syrup
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
Green and yellow food coloring

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. 
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat on high speed until combined, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl and beat again as needed to combine. 
5. Reduce to low speed and add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the sour cream. Beat everything on low until combined and no pockets of flour remain. The batter will be very thick!
6. Using a greased 1/4-cup dry measuring cup, drop mounds of dough 4 inches apart on prepared baking sheets, 6 cookies per sheet. 
7. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
8. Make the icings: Whisk the confectioners’ sugar, 6 tablespoons of milk, the corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt together in a medium bowl. 
9. Transfer 1 cup to a separate bowl and add the tablespoon of milk and the green food coloring. Whisk until combined.  
10. Mix the yellow food coloring with the remaining batter.
11. Spread green icing onto half of the cookies– the flat side. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until set so that the icings do not bleed into each other. 
12. Spread yellow icing onto the other side and allow the icing to set completely, about 1 hour, before serving.

Happy birthday to all of our December, January and February Angels!

February:

Silvana M.
Dylan D.
Jordyn F.
Chloe W.
Sarah S.
Bella G.
Jamison G.
Brooke S.
Ryann B.
Julia K.
Hannah S.
Ella R.
Braelyn B.
Ariana S.
Elle H.
Reese B.
Ginger F.
Emma R.
Hannah R.
Shayna H.
Natalie K.
Sophia K.
Marley S.
Talia U.

Let’s give a “mighty cheer” for our newest Angels, who will be joining us for the first time in Summer 2021! We’d like to extend a Bryn Mawr welcome to:

Manor House: Liv A., Sasha B., Mara F., Gabby G., and Ella F.
Lodge: Arabella B., Yasmeen M., Luciana P.
Lower Juniors: Penelope F., Vivienne R., Molly M.
Lower Seniors: Sophia S.
Upper Seniors: Alexa S., Sofia Y.

We can’t wait to see you at camp in just a few short months!

After decades in publication, this year the Poplar Post is officially going digital!

This year has been challenging for all of us, but if there’s one thing that camp has taught us (besides the Angel Code, the value of friendship, and the words to countless songs and cheers), it’s that a tough challenge has the potential to bring out the best in each of us. We didn’t get to spend our summer together at camp this year, so we’re meeting that challenge with innovation! 

While we are socially distanced, we’re going to make even more of an effort to ensure that we stay socially connected. Taking the Poplar Post online means we can publish more often and include more fun elements, like this video from Jane and Dan:

Now here’s our challenge to you: Find one new way to stay connected to your camp friends this winter! Here are just a few suggestions:

• Turn some of your favorite camp photos into postcards and mail them to your friends
• Schedule an all-bunk afternoon “rest hour” videoconference
• Meet up for a hike or other safe outdoor activity (remember to maintain distance and mask up!)
• Coordinate a craft, book or friendship bracelet swap by mail (if you’re looking for inspiration, how cool is this rainbow craft swap?

Send your updates and post ideas to Eliza for inclusion in a future Poplar Post!

Be sure to add the Poplar Post blog to your bookmarks, and make sure your parents have their Campanion app notifications turned on so you’ll be the first to know when there’s new content to check out!

It’s been a sunny and busy fall season at camp!

Every year, our year-round crew makes the most of the beautiful Poconos autumn to get as much work done as they can before winter sets in. This year has been no different! They have been busy this fall replacing exterior siding on Bunk 1, Bunk 2, the Lodge and the Manor House.

But the biggest change is happening in Junior Camp, where we have something exciting happening! Bunk 22 has been used over the years as an infirmary, a camper cabin, and staff housing, and after a long life, this fall it was torn down to make room for something we think you’ll really enjoy… a new swing set!

Next summer, the Lower Juniors’ area will have a fresh new look and a beautiful new play area to enjoy during free time. We can’t wait to see the smiles on your faces when you see this special new spot on Cabin Row! 

Happy birthday to all of our October and November Angels!