Camp Talk
When you think of campfire desserts, one probably tops the list every time: S’mores! It’s hard not to love the classic combo of marshmallow, graham cracker, and chocolate. Whether you like them barely cooked, beautifully golden, or burnt and crispy, just about everyone looks forward to s’mores during the summer. It’s hard to improve upon... read more
Ode to the Summer Camp Counselor
It’s just fun in the sun all summer. That might be what you think of when you think of working as a camp counselor, but in reality, the job is so much more than that. In fact, if you are an employer, you would do well to think about hiring former camp counselors. Here is... read more
“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
Not exactly the world we expected to wake up to this morning. Who wants to build a snowman?
