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Camp Pasquaney Tree Talks and Chapel Talks
by Pasquaney
Camp Pasquaney recordings featuring Tree Talks, Chapel Talks, and songs from the summer.
Episodes
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The View from the Summit
“We’re not at Pasquaney to escape from life. We’re at Pasquaney to prepare for it.” In the final Chapel Talk of 2026, Director Michael Hanrahan reflects on the seven-week season as a mountain climbed together. He challenges campers to remember the view from the summit, remain loyal to their…
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Tree Talk: How to Fight Back Against Your Smartphone by Crash Ackerly (2026)
In the final Tree Talk of Pasquaney's 132nd season, counsellor Crash Ackerly shares a personal reflection on how smartphones and social media quietly consume our lives, and what it looks like to fight back by ‘binding ourselves to the mast’ like Odysseus.
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Chapel Talk: Earnestness, Service, and Hope by Mr. Michael (Sixth Week, 2026)
In this chapel talk, Mr. Michael traces Pasquaney's history through each of its directors, detailing times of crisis they faced, from the Great Depression, the hurricane of 1938, and World War II to economic recessions and the camp’s closure in 2020. Their stories reveal an enduring inheritance…
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Tree Talk: Buy-In by Chase Carmody (2026)
In his seventh-week Tree Talk, Chase Carmody speaks to the boys and counsellors about what it means to buy in and how that commitment can make all the difference in a person’s life. “Buy-in,” Chase says, “is what remains when the excitement wears off. It is the decision to keep showing up, keep...
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Long Walk Song 2026
Long Walk Song 2026 by Pasquaney
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Tree Talk: Be Crew, Not Passengers by Porter Barnes (2026)
In his inspiring Tree Talk, Waterfront Director Porter Barnes reflects on a family mantra born during the three years they lived aboard a sailboat: “Be crew, not passengers.” The saying encourages taking responsibility rather than passively letting life unfold. He connects this lesson to life at...
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Chapel Talk: The Meaning of Time by Townley Chisholm (Fifth Sunday, 2026)
Townley Chisholm reflects on how the limited time we have at camp, and in life, creates joy, meaning, and responsibility to be kind to one another.
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Tree Talk: Your Hero’s Journey: Acceptance, Growth, and Service by Elliott Randolph IV (2026)
Third-year counsellor Elliott Randolph IV speaks campers and counsellors about turning personal struggles into strength through self-acceptance, continuous improvement, and serving others.
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Tree Talk: Do the Wrong Thing by Wyatt Winstead (Fourth Week, 2026)
Second-year counsellor Wyatt Winstead stresses the need for individuals to stand up for what is right, even if it is unpopular, and encourages the boys to be bold, question everything, and take action.
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Chapel Talk: Honesty & Integrity by Mr. Michael (Fourth Sunday, 2026)
Mr. Michael shares a story about his experience as a kitchen porter in Ireland to illustrate honesty and integrity, and encourages the boys and counsellors to keep adding “bricks” to their foundation of integrity by choosing honesty even in a world where many people are dishonest.
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Tree Talk: You'll Never Walk Alone by Teddy Marquet (Third Week, 2026)
Third-year counsellor Teddy Marquet reflects on “You’ll Never Walk Alone” by Gerry and the Pacemakers—Liverpool FC’s anthem—and how its message echoes his experiences of support and community at Pasquaney.
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Chapel Talk: Taking Off The Mask: Becoming a True Friend (Third Sunday, 2026)
In this Chapel Talk, Mr. Michael calls on campers and counsellors to leave their masks behind and embrace the opportunity to make lifelong friends.
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Chapel Talk: Opportunity and Kindness by Michael Hanrahan (First Sunday, 2026)
On the first Sunday of the 2026 season, Mr. Michael talks with the camp community about the opportunities before us this season and our responsibility to seize them.
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Chapel Talk: Fear and Fellowship by Michael Hanrahan (Second Sunday, 2026)
"It becomes easy to confuse comfort with happiness, but when we're too comfortable, we stop growing, and we start stagnating." In this Chapel Talk, Mr. Michael emphasizes the importance of facing adversity with resilience and fellowship, urging campers to support each other and build a...
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Tree Talk: Embracing Uncertainty by Bennett O'Reilly (2026, Week 1)
"None of us can see what’s ahead—not next week, not next year, not five years from now. But what we can do is take the next day, the next moment, and the next step. We can embrace the uncertainty and trust that the trail, and the people walking beside us, will guide us toward where we’re meant to...
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Chapel Talk: Happiness by Mr. Michael (2025)
In his Week 6 Chapel Talk, Mr. Michael shares that happiness is not derived from possessions, pleasure, popularity, or power, but rather from living a virtuous life.
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Tree Talk: Living Well by Jack Turnage (2025)
In the final Tree Talk of the 2025 Pasquaney season, Jack Turnage shares three suggestions for living well: learn by doing, figure out who and what you love, and use technology in moderation. He emphasizes the importance of practical experience, citing Leonardo da Vinci's approach. He shares...
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Tree Talk: Nat's Compass by Peyton Williams (2025)
In 1895, a 14-year-old boy named Nat embarked on a sap-collecting journey, facing challenges and eventually finding his way home. Listen to this story written by Peyton Williams as well his own reflections on the experience of retracing familiar steps but seeing them through older, clearer eyes.
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Chapel Talk: Earnestness by Townley Chisholm (2025)
In his Chapel Talk, Townely Chisholm engages campers and counselors in dialogue about learning to live together in ways that maximize happiness for everyone, and how living our lives "in earnest" can help us achieve that goal.
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Tree Talk: Finding Your Person by Clay Meredith (2025)
Clay Meredith speaks with the camper body on Tree Talk Ridge about managing anxiety and the importance of having a friend or family member to go to when times are difficult.
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Tree Talk: Presence by JET Easterly (2025)
JET Easterly deliveres a Tree Talk on the timeless topic of being present. It is a conversation our community has been having more and more each season. In today’s fast-paced world, quiet moments are often filled with noise so quickly and effortlessly, and the importance of taking time to "stop…
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Chapel Talk: Stewardship by Rich DeSalvo (2025)
Rich DeSalvo talks about the meaning of stewardship, and encourages the camper body to take responsibility for their community and one another through small acts of service.
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Tree Talk: Change by Bob Zhang (2025)
Pasquaney was founded in 1895, and many of its core traditions have remained the same since those early years. However, Camp is always evolving, as are all of us. In his July 11 Tree Talk, Bob Zhang speaks about accepting and embracing change throughout our lives.
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Tree Talk: Friendship by Matteo Horvat (2025)
Matto Horvat delivers a Tree Talk on what it means to be a good friend.
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Chapel Talk: Friendship by Mr. Michael (2025)
"A faithful friend is the medicine of life." In Sunday's Chapel Talk, Mr. Michael discuss the importance of authenticity and true friendship, highlighting how masks hinder genuine connections.
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Tree Talk: Finding Perspective by Ben Davis (2025)
Third year counsellor and film major Ben Davis discusses the art of filmmaking, specifically the use of different camera shots to convey narrative and emotional depth. He then encourages the boys to change lenses when feeling stuck in order to see things from a fresh perspective.
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Chapel Talk: Opportunity, Responsibility, and Kindness by Mr. Michael (2025)
During the first Chapel of the 2025 season, Mr. Michael welcomes the community to the Pasquaney Chapel, and encourages campers to seize opportunities, overcome fears, and develop a growth mindset.
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Chapel Talk: Loyalty and Gratitude by Mr. Michael (2024)
Chapel Talk: Loyalty and Gratitude by Mr. Michael (2024) by Pasquaney
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Long Walk Song (2024)
Each summer Pasquaney's Long Walk returns to the hillside with a song that captures all of the highlights from their week in the Whites. Listen along here and relive the journey with the Long Walk. An extra nickel of Mary Lamb if you can guess the original tunes!
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Tree Talk: Being Inclusive by Aidan Biglow
Can you think of a time at camp when someone drew a circle around you and took you in? This was a question posed by Aiden Biglow to the camp in our final tree talk of the summer -- a fitting message to close out what has been a summer full of learning and adventure in the company of friends new…
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Tree Talk: Seeking the Gold in Others by Rabbit Barnes
In his Tree Talk, Rabbit Barnes shares the story of the Christmas Truce of 1914, an example of people setting aside differences to come together in the name of fellowship and peace. He connects this to opportunities at camp to get to know people from all walks of life, and to sow acts of kindness...
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Chapel Talk: One's Moral Compass and The Courage of Umpires by Rich DeSalvo (2024)
Rich DeSalvo highlights a recent Sixth Walk hike up Mt. Plymouth, introduces the concept of a moral compass, and speaks about the courage of umpires, detailing the story of Armando Galaragga's "28-out perfect game."
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Chapel Talk: Sincerity and Earnestness by Mr. Michael (2024)
In his Chapel Talk last Sunday, Mr. Michael called on campers and counsellors to embrace their sincere, earnest selves, and rise above the cynicism that circulates throughout our world today, particularly online.
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Tree Talk: Why Listen? by Bo Turnage (2024)
In his Tree Talk on Friday, Bo Turnage reflected on some of the moments from his camper years that seemed inconsequential at the time -- a story in a Chapel Talk about courage, a tense doubles final tennis match, a shared sunset with his expedition on top of Mt. Liberty -- but in fact resurfaced...
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Chapel Talk: Happiness by Townley Chisholm (2024)
In Sunday's Chapel Talk, Townley reflected on what makes Pasquaney special and urged us not to take our one wild and precious summer for granted. What he didn't mention was how fortunate we are to have a servant leader like him among us. Townley leads the Crew program, canoeing expeditions to…
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Tree Talk: There's No Such Thing as an Interruption by Pip Carr (2024)
In Friday's Tree Talk, Pip Carr spoke with the camp about social media's influence on our thoughts and feelings, the value of living in the present moment, and encouraged us to be loving. This is Pip's fifth summer at Pasquaney. He works in the Shop and lives with his family in the Stanwood...
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Chapel Talk: Truth And Honesty by Mr. Michael (2024)
Mr. Michael shares a pivotal moment in his career when his integrity was tested, and reflects on the significance of honesty and truth in our lives.
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Chapel Talk: Fear and Overcoming Obstacles by Mr. Michael (2024)
Listen to Mr. Michael's second Chapel Talk on fear and overcoming obstacles, delivered the Sunday before Expeditions.
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Tree Talk: The Power of Belief by Porter Barnes (2024)
A community is strengthened when it comes together to reflect on its values and practices. One way Pasquaney does this is through weekly Tree Talks and Chapel Talks. In a Tree Talk, a counsellor draws on their experience to explain a life lesson from which they think campers will benefit.
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Chapel Talk: Opportunity, Responsibility, and Kindness by Mr. Michael (2024)
Mr. Michael's first Chapel Talk of the 2024 season.
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Long Walk Song (2023)
2023 Long Walk Song Lyrics [To the tune of “Bright Morning Star” by The Oyster Ban] Long Walk '23 is arising It is dark and the moon is shining We are hard at work preparing Day is a breaking, in my soul When did we become dear brothers? We have pulled each other up mountains We have hiked…
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Chapel Talk: Loyalty And Gratitude by Mr. Michael (2023)
Chapel Talk: Loyalty And Gratitude by Mr. Michael (2023) by Pasquaney
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Tree Talk: Believe In Yourself by Taylor West (2023)
Tree Talk: Believe In Yourself by Taylor West (2023) by Pasquaney
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Chapel Talk: Happiness by Mr. Michael (2023)
Chapel Talk: Happiness by Mr. Michael (2023) by Pasquaney
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Tree Talk: Love And Masculinity by Henry Anderson (2023)
Tree Talk: Love And Masculinity by Henry Anderson (2023) by Pasquaney
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Tree Talk: Apologizing And Accountability by Chase Carmody (2023)
Tree Talk: Apologizing And Accountability by Chase Carmody (2023) by Pasquaney
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Chapel Talk: Kindness And Consideration by Rich DeSalvo (2023)
Chapel Talk: Kindness And Consideration by Rich DeSalvo (2023) by Pasquaney
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Tree Talk: How You Walk Is How You Feel by Porter Barnes (2023)
Tree Talk: How You Walk Is How You Feel by Porter Barnes (2023) by Pasquaney
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Chapel Talk: Popularity Vs. Respect by Mr. Michael (2023)
Chapel Talk: Popularity Vs. Respect by Mr. Michael (2023) by Pasquaney
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Tree Talk: Cultivating Your Bonsai Tree by Rabbit Barnes (2023)
Tree Talk: Cultivating Your Bonsai Tree by Rabbit Barnes (2023) by Pasquaney
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Camp Pasquaney recordings featuring Tree Talks, Chapel Talks, and songs from the summer.
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