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Sure parents send their children to summer camp to have fun. And letters home detailing exciting moments during the summer usually more than assure them that they’re getting their money’s worth. But did you know that summer camp also may improve a child’s performance in school? For one, there is routine. Yes, it’s summer camp…. 阅读更多»
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So You’ve Got a Golden Ticket…Ready, Set, Go Part 3
Finally, we close our trilogy of camp counselor tips with one last blog dedicated to you, future camp counselors… Get ready to build your resume! Working as a camp counselor at a summer camp will provide you with some invaluable experience that will serve you well far beyond this summer. Many HR Managers in lots… 阅读更多»
So You’ve Got a Golden Ticket…Ready, Set, Go Part 2
We promised a sequel and here it is: Orientation 101… The first thing you should know about the orientation is don’t sweat it. Yes, it’s intense. Yes, it’s a VERY busy week and there is a lot to get done. We know that, by the time months of anticipation for your new summer camp job… 阅读更多»
So You’ve Got a Golden Ticket…Ready, Set, Go Part 1
So you’ve gotten a great job at a summer camp and are wondering what to do while you impatiently wait for June to get here… First things first. You found this blog, so we’re assuming you want to know as much as you can before you leave. You’ve come to the right place! We’ve got… 阅读更多»
Camp Adventure Programs Help Campers Soar High
Anyone would feel a tremendous sense of accomplishment after scaling a forty foot wall and then whizzing down a zip line or perhaps, while attached to a harness of course, taking a giant leap of faith off a perch with a great view. But when the person is under the age of sixteen, the feeling… 阅读更多»
Because of Camp…
AFSC would like to thank Dagni Christian of Camp Laurel for the following blog… We could talk about the benefits of camp from now ’till the end of the summer. But this month we’ll let the American Camp Association (ACA) do it for us. Recently the ACA – an organization that educates leaders, ensures camp… 阅读更多»
“Sunwise” at Camp
One of the biggest challenges of summer camp is also one of its greatest aspects, spending lots of time in the sunny outdoors. Indeed, time in the sun is an important aspect of maintaining good health. The sun is a source of vitamin D, which has been linked to happiness. However, over-exposure to the sun’s… 阅读更多»
Une Expérience Internationale du Camping
Dans un précédent blog, nous avons évoqué la façon d’évaluer si votre enfant est prêt à faire du camping. Nous avons indiqué que tout dépend de l’enfant et de sa maturité. Une maman, Christine, l’explique de cette façon : « chaque enfant est différent… chaque maman est différente… Je ne peux donc pas vraiment donner de conseil… 阅读更多»
Una esperienza di campeggio internazionale
In un blog recente abbiamo discusso sul come ritenere se i vostri figli siano pronti o meno all’esperienza del campeggio, sottolineando come ciò, in effetti, dipenda dal loro carattere individuale e livello di maturità. Una mamma, Christine, la vede in questo modo: “Ogni bambino è diverso, come pure lo è ogni madre… non penso quindi… 阅读更多»
Radio Reminiscing
The other day as I was listening to the radio while driving down the road, in the blink of an eye, I was back in the Dining Room of Camp Starlight, surrounded by the voices, noises, and even the smells. I love it when those moments happen. Something as simple as one song can transform your… 阅读更多»