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According to the American Camp Association (ACA), nearly 1.2 million people take on the adventure of working at camp each summer. They come from all over the world and all walks of life. Some of them are former campers while others have never experienced summer camp at all. Their educations are as diverse as their… קרא עוד »
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Try Something New at Summer Camp
Weequahic is one of the best sleepaway camps in Pennsylvania, we offer a traditional co-ed summer camp experience, soccer, roller hockey, theater, etc–others are learning how to clear a ramp with their boards in the new skate park that made its debut in the summer of 2011 and instantly became one of the most popular… קרא עוד »
Choosing the Right Summer Camp Program
One thing that is essential to a successful summer camp experience is a solid summer camp program. Sure, summer camp is full of fun activities, but scheduling those activities throughout the summer so that every camper has equal opportunity and experience can be challenging. Some camps prefer to divide all of the daily activities equally… קרא עוד »
Summer Camp: Defining Routine and Ritual
Routines. Everyone has them. For some, they encompass everything that takes place from the time we wake in the morning until we go to bed at night. For others, they come in short bursts throughout the day, such as at mealtimes or bedtime. However, establishing routines as daily parts of our lives is important, especially… קרא עוד »
Where in the World are America’s Finest Summer Camps? Part I
Have you ever wondered where, exactly, are American summer camps? What are the towns like? Is there anything worth a look besides the camp? The answer is YES! America’s Finest Summer Camps are located in some of the most beautiful and historical areas of the U.S. and the surrounding regions are often overflowing with plenty… קרא עוד »
A Peek at What’s Happening at AFSC Right Now!
The start of summer 2011 is at hand and the always amazing staffs of America’s Finest Summer Camps assembled this week at their respective camps, excited to be with old friends as well as new and anxious to begin preparing for the campers. We thought we’d take a moment to share the success of each… קרא עוד »
America’s Finest Summer Camps: More than 200 Combined Successful Summers
As part of iconic America, many American summer camps are steeped in rich histories. America’s Finest Summer Camps are no exception. We thought we would take a minute to share a brief history of each camp with you. Camp Laurel Camp Laurel was founded in 1949 and has been in continuous operation ever since. Its… קרא עוד »
A Summer Full of Adventure
Few people think of finding a summer job while bundled in scarves, coats, and gloves as they attempt to maneuver roadways and college campuses after the latest snowfall. However, whether 2011 is the first time you’re considering a summer camp position or you’re a seasoned veteran, February is exactly the time to start the process… קרא עוד »
Building Community
I don’t know about you, but a good number of my current communities are one step away from reality — they only exist online. I have a Facebook community, which includes a good number of friends-of-friends that I’ve never met in person. I visit a set list of blogs every day and have a great… קרא עוד »
Bringing Tradition To Today: Making Summers Extraordinary
Every day at summer camp is exciting and busy, but every camper looks forward to those special camp events and traditions that are unique to each camp. I still have vivid memories of our camp talent show and the wonderful skit our staff put together using a sheet, a bright flash light and their own… קרא עוד »