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More S'mores!

by Stacie Hoppman on March 3,2023 in Camp Talk with No Comments

More S'mores!

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

by Stacie Hoppman on February 8,2023 in Camp Staff Camp Talk Summer Camp with No Comments

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

Where There Is Love

by Stacie Hoppman on October 12,2022 in Camp Talk Growing Faith with No Comments

Where There Is Love

“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

5 Life Lessons from Camp

by Stacie Hoppman on April 28,2022 in Camp Talk Parents Summer Camp with 1 Comment

5 Life Lessons from Camp

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

by Stacie Hoppman on February 8,2022 in Camp Talk Parents Summer Camp with No Comments

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