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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Why Campers Become Leaders

by Stacie Hoppman on April 20,2015 in Camp Talk Parents Summer Camp with No Comments

Leadership is a skill that is often developed at camp. Here at Camp Wyoming, our Leaders-in-Training program is designed to specifically teach teenagers how to lead, how to take charge of a situation, how to teach and coach, and how to work alongside others. However, you don’t have to come to our Leaders-in-Training program to... read more

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The Benefits of Camp

by admin on April 9,2013 in Parents Summer Camp with No Comments

For most kids, camp is a one-of-a-kind experience.  It offers a unique place for them to grow physically and emotionally while being exposed to all kinds of new opportunities, activities, and environments.  Are you thinking about sending your kids to Camp Wyoming this summer?  Consider these benefits that camp offers your child: You want good... read more

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