Camp and the Brain

by Stacie Hoppman on August 14,2023 in Parents Summer Camp with No Comments

When we think of summer break, we usually think of brain rest. Instead of focusing on academics and education, it’s a chance to sleep in or play outside or veg out on the couch all day. Of course, here at Camp Wyoming, summer break means summer camp – spending our days swimming, playing, kayaking, hiking,... 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

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

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From Generation to Generation

by Stacie Hoppman on September 7,2022 in Growing Faith Summer Camp with No Comments

There’s a famous quote from the book of Esther where Mordecai, her uncle and guardian, says to her, “And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Esther has found herself in a unique situation. She has been plucked from her home and her people, crowned... read more

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5 Life Lessons from Camp

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

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

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