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There are lots ways to think of the word ‘connection.’ You can talk about connecting to someone on the telephone, joining two transistors, connecting to the wireless. You can also talk about connecting with other people. The first set of connections is mechanical – you plug pieces together or type in a few commands and… 続きを読む »
Tag: benefits of summer camp
What Senior Campers Will Miss Most about Summer Camp
When you spend eight summers of your life at the same summer camp, you get to reflect on all the magic you’ve experienced and memories you have made at a place that is so special and unlike anywhere else. At America’s Finest Summer Camps, senior campers truly get to experience every single aspect of summer… 続きを読む »
Sharing at Camp
Sharing is a value heavily instilled in campers from the moment they arrive at camp. When you step off the bus you join a community of people who look out for one another as family. Not only is this important during the summer, sharing is a skill that campers carry with them beyond the conclusion… 続きを読む »
Journeys and Joy at Camp
“Journeying is the act of traveling from one place to another—not a moment of arrival. You get ‘there’ by being committed to the journey.” – Bernadette Jiwa We are all on a journey, we are all going ‘somewhere.’ The questions are, “Where do we want to go? What will we choose to guide us?… 続きを読む »
The Camp Community
Going to a sleepaway camp not only transforms who you are as an individual but also has a profound impact on your life. Summer camp has the power to turn a few weeks of summer into an experience you will never forget. From the friendships and memories made, to the life lessons learned, true members… 続きを読む »
Mindfulness at Camp
Children and teenagers are constantly surrounded by stimuli. They are easily overwhelmed with the sights and sounds that surround them, and often don’t have the skills to be fully present and limit distractions. This is why more and more teachers and professionals are incorporating mindfulness into their curriculum. And why America’s Finest Summer Camps… 続きを読む »
Teaching 21st Century Principles in a Camp Setting
America’s Finest Summer Camps knows that the weeks we get to spend with campers each summer is precious. It is an opportunity to do character building and confidence boosting. We have the opportunity to be the backdrop for millions of memories and connect people who can grow to be lifelong friends. The work we… 続きを読む »
Summer Camp Improves Self-Confidence
Laurel South Summer Camp Improves Self-Confidence Nothing’s better than walking into your first day of school with confidence and a positive attitude. Knowing you look good, feel good and have everything to make this an awesome year is a great way to start school. Spending the summer at camp can really improve a camper’s self-confidence…. 続きを読む »
The Unique Camp Perspective
One thing parents love so much about camp is that it takes campers out of their comfort zones in many ways. Not only are campers eating and sleeping in a new place, but they’re also trying games and activities that are new to them, and working with people they’ve never met. This shake-up of their… 続きを読む »
We’ve Got a Lot to be Thankful For!
Camp Laurel We’ve Got a Lot to be Thankful For! And just like that, November is gone. In a flash, the days full of colorful leaves, pumpkin spice and turkey are over; soon to be replaced by days of snow, colorful lights and holiday shopping. But before we can officially turn our attention… 続きを読む »