Renegades Dealt With Harshly

Angry, discouraged, injured, vengeful and disgruntled campers notwithstanding, we have found that the only blemish on an otherwise perfect record of community service provided by Run Camp has been the emergence of "renegade" camps. Beth, Bad and Beyond; Blizzard Cats; Mufflers -- to name a few. These groups, even though some claim their lineage pre-dates the existence of The One And Only True Run Camp (Borgess), were founded on the misguided, independent-minded notion that "we don't need them anymore," based on -- what else? -- the bonding formed at OUR camp.

Already in this, the 27th annual edition of Borgess Run Camp, there are signs -- bad signs -- that renegade camps are being forged through mid-week rendezvous. Bordering on the occult, with ghost-like, haunting images, these gatherings provide stories and folk lore that erodes the staid, orderly progression of Borgess Run Camp schedules and plans.

We have found that the only way to punish these renegades-to-be is to expose their wicked ways, publicly embarrass them with published photos of their activities, thereby discouraging the continued involvement is such unauthorized behavior.