Stories that build confidence
October 31, 2025
“What does it mean to be a strong person?” I asked this to a group of teens over the summer, thinking it might start a fun discussion. Crickets. The ...
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When it comes to safety, we do more
October 16, 2025
More than ever before, parents are asking questions about camp safety. In fact, it’s one of the top questions we get. We understand and share this fo...
Who are the third voices in your kids' lives?
October 03, 2025
I want to admit something. I started writing this blog by trying to make a list of all of the external influences kids might have in their lives thes...
What Campers Said About AI
September 18, 2025
This summer, I asked a group of high schoolers about how they use AI tools at home and in school. It opened a floodgate. The next hour was stories, f...
Kids are happy to give up their phones
September 04, 2025
Here’s something we learned this summer: Young people don’t mind giving up their phones. They just don’t want to be the only one. Jonathan Haidt call...
Summer 2025: Looking back, and looking ahead
August 22, 2025
We had a great summer at camp. Somehow, ten weeks can go by in a blur. From the thrill of Opening Day to the nostalgia of the final fireworks show, i...