Stories of 2024: Remembering Colin and Jesse

2024 was not without loss. Jesse Barden (CIT ‘94) and Colin Macquarrie, two members of the Coniston family, passed away this past year. In honor of Jesse and Colin, those closest to them gave back to the place the two men loved. 

Colin’s father Scott and Jesse’s friend Corey Brown raised over $40,000 each to create two new camperships. These camperships will each send a camper to Coniston, free of charge, every summer in perpetuity. 

The generosity of everyone who donated, and especially the thoughtfulness, time commitment, and organizing of Scott and Corey, are what makes the Coniston community so special. Our mission to give every kid, no matter their financial means, the opportunity to enjoy camp is one all of you emphatically support year after year. We extend our thanks to everyone who helped create the Jesse Barden and Colin Macquarrie Memorial Camperships.