How campers define optimism
June 12, 2026
Every Torchlight ends the same way. A director says “We can!..” and a few hundred campers and staff yell back “DO HARD THINGS!!!” Then we name the du...
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How we build a team at camp
June 03, 2026
Most groups take a while to become actual teams. They go through the awkward phase. The part where nobody knows quite how to be, where the new person...
What are you most excited for this summer?
May 15, 2026
I was on the phone with a camp parent earlier this week working out a plan for his camper’s session. At the end of the call, he said, “I appreciate t...
Real Fun Vs. Fake Fun
May 03, 2026
Think back to a moment that was peak fun. Not just a good day. Not just a pleasant experience. The peak FUN (with a capital F-U-N). The kind that sti...
Social media is a tax on childhood
April 16, 2026
We just made it through Tax Day. It’s a bit of a headache, but fortunately, we only have to do it once per year. This year, it has us thinking about ...
Belonging first. Striving comes next.
April 10, 2026
Putting camp into words isn’t always easy. We talk about activities and friendships and growth. We write newsletters about durable skills and phone-f...