Camp Talk
“Kids go where there is excitement, but they stay where there is love.” -Zig Ziglar The above quote tells us so much about why kids come back to summer camp year after year. Think about the excitement of one week of camp for a child. Even before they arrive, there is so much anticipation. They... read more
There are a lot of things kids learn from spending time away at summer camp. Here are five life lessons that we think are important: 1. Build Relationships The skill of making new friends is vastly underestimated. At camp, kids are placed in small groups to help them feel more comfortable. Within these groups, it... read more
Perfectionism and Summer Camp: Giving Kids a Safe Place to Fail
When I (Stacie) was a child, I had a tendency to be a bit of a perfectionist. Okay, okay…I still have that tendency. I struggled with anything that I didn’t feel like I could be “the best” at. I was generally a good student and loved to read. In fact, as punishment when I misbehaved... read more
Summer camp. Type those words into a Google search, and you’ll get 1,440,000,000 results in just .87 seconds. We live in a world where information, photos, data, and resources can be accessed digitally in less time than it takes to snap your fingers. It used to be that in order to experience camp and this... read more
Being a parent is a huge, scary, overwhelming, and honoring responsibility. If you do it correctly, you are preparing your child to become a thriving, happy, and responsible adult. It’s no small task. In this day, parents have more to worry about than ever before. Is all that screen time damaging their intellect and social... read more
Camper Shout Out!
Chloe runs cross country and track for her school, but she was looking for something to do once her season ended. Since she loves running so much, she decided to try running a half marathon! She continued training after the cross country season, going on runs and working out every day. Chloe says, "I have loved running for a long time, and it is super important to me. My favorite part about running is the feeling of accomplishment I get when I finish, even if it isn't my best race." Not only did Chloe complete her half marathon, but she placed first in her age division! Way to go Chloe!
What amazing things is your camper doing? Send their story and a photo to stacie@campwyoming.net, and we just might feature them on the Camp Wyoming page!
