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Happy 2013! It’s a officially a new year and the summer of 2013 is creeping closer. To get through a cold January, we’ve chosen a guest blog this week from Hayley at Camp Starlight about which she reflects on one of hottest events the Starlight summer: Olympics. 1, 3, 5, 6! WE WANT OLYMPICS! It… Leer más »
Etiqueta: American summer camps
Ask Me More about Camp
Raise your hand if this sounds familiar… Your child comes to you and says, for what seems like the billionth time, “Ask me more about camp.” It’s now December and you’ve heard some of the stories so many times that you can actually recite them along with her. You wonder what odd but amusing little… Leer más »
The Subtle Pleasures of Camp
Have you noticed subtle pleasant but odd changes since your children returned from summer camp? Have you peeked into your son’s room and noticed that he made his bed? Were you tempted to take your daughter’s temperature the other night because she volunteered to clean up her room? Maybe they just seem calmer or are… Leer más »
Summer at a Glance: First Year Counselor Thoughts
The guest blog this week is from Camp Laurel South and was originally posted to Laurel South’s bl0g on October 19, 2012. Orientation I had no idea what to expect! Old fashion Scout cabins? Canvass tents? Teepees? How rustic is this camp? The cabins are really cool though; they are definitely “campy”… but fun, clean… Leer más »
Things You Can Only Do at Camp
http://www.weequahic.com/blog/things-you-can-only-do-at-camp
Camp: Memories for a Lifetime
The guest blog this week comes from Camp Laurel and was originally posted on September 10, 2012 at http://www.camplaurel.com/blog/uncategorized/camp-memories-for-a-lifetime/. Duffles are unpacked. School is once again in full swing. Summer and camp is far on the horizon. But throughout the school year and for the rest of their lives campers will draw upon, and… Leer más »
10 Signs Your Classmates or Co-Workers Who Worked at Summer Camp are Finally over Campsickness
10.) They’ve stopped claiming to be late to class or work because they didn’t hear the morning wake up call. 9.) They no longer ask you at the beginning of every day if you know what the evening activity is. 8.) They’ve stopped randomly breaking into spontaneous cheers, songs, and dances in the cafeteria. 7.)… Leer más »
Preparing Children for a Global Life
This week’s guest blog comes from Camp Weequahic: The world is shrinking. It’s a line you hear over and over because it’s true. First, steamboats and railroads made it possible to ‘easily’ travel distances once thought unimaginable. Then airlines made it possible to get anywhere within 24 hours. Now, the internet and our smartphones allow… Leer más »
Looking Past the Post Camp Lull
It’s here. The lull. The point at which the reality has set in that summer is over but next summer isn’t quite real enough. By now, most of us have shared our favorite memories of camp at least a half dozen times with anyone who will listen and we’ve actually started to settle into our… Leer más »
One of the Most Memorable Summer Camp Activities
Most traditional summer camps are in the thick of one of the biggest parts of their summer program. In fact, the event itself is nearly as big of a tradition in and of itself as the concept of summer camp. It’s what everyone sees on movies or television shows about sleepaway camp and wants to… Leer más »