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When was the last time you wrote a handwritten letter? When was the last time you went out to the mailbox to find a handwritten letter addressed to you? If you are like most people, receiving a letter in the mailbox instead of an inbox is a special treat to be treasured. The idea… Read more »
Tag: America’s finest summer camps
Rainy Days at Camp
A rainy day at camp is better than a sunny day stuck at home! Summer weather in the northeast can be unpredictable. Sometimes you have weeks of high temps and sunshine, other weeks you’ve got off-and-on rainstorms. Thankfully, America’s Finest Summer Camps are designed to provide an exceptional camp experience, rain or shine. When it… Read more »
Sparking Interest and Developing Skills at Camp
Laurel South: Camp means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. For first time campers, it’s about trying new things and making new friends. Counselors revel in the idea of sharing their passion every day in a new place. Parents know that Laurel South instills confidence, allows campers to take safe… Read more »
Athletics at Camp: Good for the Body, Good for the Mind!
Being active is good physically and emotionally! America’s Finest Summer Camps combine the classic traditions of summer camp, like s’mores around a campfire and exploring the outdoors, with the physical activities that are designed to challenge campers both mentally and physically. Spending the summer at camp means having ample opportunities to improve upon a skill… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »