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In a world where third graders have cell phones and middle school students are striving to be “Insta-famous,” it’s no wonder why teachers and parents are noticing that students lack the basic interpersonal skills needed to be successful in the real world. This is why more and more adults are actively looking for ways for… Lue lisää »
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Living with Peers at Laurel South
Whether it’s in a few months or more than a decade away, eventually we will help our children pack up and move them into a dorm, apartment or house of their own. We hope that all we did to teach them how to be productive, respectful and kind human beings will stick. We cross our… Lue lisää »
New Year, New You
Camp Laurel Parents often head into the New Year with renewed goals and resolutions: eat healthier, work out, read more, be on the phone less, etc. Turning over the calendar to a new year is a logical time to prioritize our lives. As a parent, it’s interesting to notice things we want for ourselves we… Lue lisää »
How Camp Horseshoe Helps New Campers Adjust, Fast!
Day One Engagement We understand that coming to a new place can be an overwhelming experience. We have campers from all across the USA and around the world. One thing that everyone has in common: the first day of camp is the first day for everyone! Our staff are expertly equipped with tools to help… Lue lisää »
Echo Lake Sunsets
Camp Laurel Everything at camp is moving. There are friends to see, activities to do and memories to be made all the time. One of the joys of being a camper is there’s always something happening, even if it’s just hanging with cabinmates and counselors. Often times it isn’t until we’re back home when we… Lue lisää »
Sports Academy Women Lead the Pack
Brant Lake Sports Academy Women Lead the Pack! Camp Directors Test Their Boundaries My hunger for competition has only grown stronger as I grow older. As I juggle 3 kids with busy schedules, volunteer town board positions and a job, I realize that opening myself up to new athletic and social adventures has not only… Lue lisää »
10 Things You Need to Know About BLDC
It may seem like simply a lot of fun but what you come away with from a summer at Brant Lake Dance Camp is immeasurably beneficial to your growth and your life. Ten things you’ll get out of Brant Lake Dance Camp: You’ll learn new skills; like making great friends and how to roast… Lue lisää »
How Camp Fosters Independence for Parents and Children
Spending a summer at a sleepaway camp is a fun way for campers to gain a new sense of responsibility and independence. For many campers, their first summer camp experience is their first experience away from home. As they learn to navigate a new place, adhere to a new schedule and new rules, and adapt… Lue lisää »
The Value of Tradition at Laurel South
The holidays are around the corner. During this time of year, the word “tradition” gets thrown around a lot. The word “tradition” is often confused with “routine.” They’ve both become something that we do on a regular basis to establish or maintain a consistency or pattern in our behavior. So, what really distinguishes “tradition” from… Lue lisää »
Confident Campers at Brant Lake Sports Academy
Did you know that between the ages of 8 and 14, confidence levels in girls decreases by 30 percent? Did you know that sports increase confidence in girls as we increase physical activity, which eventually leads to greater overall health? At Brant Lake Sports Academy, our goal is to motivate and increase self-esteem in girls… Lue lisää »