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Adventure, tradition, fun, and nature are all words that come to mind when one mentions “summer camp.” One word that doesn’t instantly come to mind, however, is “exploration.” Summer camp is an exercise in exploration. There is, of course, literal exploration. Traditional summer camps are primarily located in rural areas, away from the city and… 続きを読む »
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The “Special” Experience of Summer Camp
Actress Jami Gertz, a summer camp alumni, once said, “There is something very special about being away from your parents for the first time, sleeping under the stars, hiking and canoeing.” Although on the outset this seems like just another quote about summer camp, the use of the word “special” makes it standout. “Special” is… 続きを読む »
5 Tips for First Time Counselors
You’ve accepted the position and completed the paperwork. It’s official! You’re about to spend your first summer as a camp counselor. Naturally, a lot of people experience a few nerves in the days leading up to camp. After all, even when you’re a grown adult, leaving behind your family and friends to spend the summer… 続きを読む »
Camp: Independence, Excitement, Fun…and Even Some Nerves
The guest blog this week is from Camp Laurel South and addresses a very relevant subject with camp growing nearer: Nerves. It’s that time of year. Departure for camp draws ever closer. Excitement builds in the household. And for a first-time camp parent, anxiety is normal. It’s natural to worry about missing your child. Just… 続きを読む »
Eye on the Bullseye
As long as there has been summer camp, archery has been a part of it. Although the amount of available activities at summer camp has grown immensely since the early days of camp, archery still remains popular. It’s a classic outdoor sport that doesn’t require the stamina or athletic prowess of, say, soccer, but a… 続きを読む »
8 Million and Counting
< ![endif]–> According to the American Camping Association, 8 million children attend summer camp each summer in the United States. Will your child be one of them? 50 days (give or take a few) until the start of Summer 2013!
Learning to Be Resilient at Summer Camp
The guest blog this week was originally posted to the Camp Starlight blog on April 17, 2013. Resilience is the ability to adapt quickly to change or bounce back from setbacks. In addition to the many benefits available to a child who attends summer camp, one that proves invaluable for many years afterward is gaining… 続きを読む »
The Value of Summer Camp to Teenage Campers
From the rituals they lead to open camp on the first night until the moment they say teary farewells to their final summers, summer camp plays as significant a role in older campers’ lives as they play in carrying on its traditions. There are a lot of camp articles that sing the praises of summer… 続きを読む »
Bug Juice…Not Here!
The guest blog this week comes to us from Camps Laurel and Laurel South and explains how America’s Finest Summer Camps are dispelling some old myths about camp food: The sugary drink made from mysterious powder – a fruit punch with no resemblance to real fruit – may be the only “food” generations of summer… 続きを読む »
20 Really Awesome Things You Can Do in One Summer at Camp That You (Probably ) Can’t Do in One Summer at Home
1.) Jump on a Water Trampoline 2.) Ride a Zipline 3.) Paint Yourself a Different Color 4.) Spin a Clay Pot on a Wheel 5.) Take Part in an Apache Relay 6.) Learn a Balance Beam Routine 7.) Sing at Mealtimes 8.) Jump in One of These 9.) Perform a Musical Number 10.) Perform in… 続きを読む »