As our call begins, Paula Stewart Iken smiles proudly, her Camp Mohawk road sign prominently displayed in the background. From the very first glance, it is clear that Paula is the embodiment of a spirit that lasts a lifetime. Paula began her time at Mohawk in 1981 as a Ute camper. From there, she worked her way up through the units, becoming a CIT in 1985, a junior counselor in 1986, and a full counselor in 1987. During her time at Camp, Paula developed a particular fondness

Camp Mohawk doesn’t run itself. The on-site staff is the face of Camp and is responsible for its daily operation and giving campers wonderful summer experiences. But there is also the less visible work involved that helps make Mohawk the joyful experience it is for so many, year after year. Who does that work? Answer: The Board of Directors of YMCA Camp Mohawk. What is the Board, and what is it responsible for? Who makes up the Board? How does one join the Board? How does it

Alumni Question of the Quarter: Spring 2026 Is there a smell that immediately makes you think of Camp? Send an e-mail at alumni@campmohawk.org or leave a comment on the Question of the Quarter thread in the Camp Mohawk Alumni Association Facebook group. Last quarter, we asked Alumni to tell us what quirky item they always packed for their summers at Camp. Below are some of the responses we received on the Camp Mohawk Alumni (Litchfield, CT) Facebook page—come join the discus

I have a confession: I have FOMO. Even before it was a “thing,” I had it. My mom said that at college, “Sheila never missed a party.” I’m still like that. So of course I went to the Alumni Reunion over Labor Day Weekend in 2025. Saturday afternoon, there is always a happy-hour/mixer/hangout at the Rec Hall where we catch up with friends from far and wide, look at old photos and just visit with each other. Imagine my shock when a fellow alum announced that she was not go

I never thought I’d be coming to Camp with a bit of sadness. But mixed in with the usual joy, was the bittersweet sense that we won’t be...