The United Nations of Camp Champions
July 26, 2016
This year, we have counselors from every continent in the world except Antarctica. They come from 15 different countries and speak at least 8 language...
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Yoga and the Center of Camp
July 25, 2016
I have come to revel in the small pleasures at camp. I love seeing the youngest boys charging in unison to dinner in what we call the “Rookie Stam...
Vespers and Being Kind
July 24, 2016
On Sunday evenings, we have Vespers. Vespers is not a religious event, but it is a time when we slow down, talk about our values and appreciate each o...
Why I Return to Camp
July 24, 2016
Last last week, a member of our Leadership Team offered to share some thoughts about what he loves about his 14 years at camp. I said I would love...
Camp CHampions in Texas Highway Magazine
July 23, 2016
Earlier this year, we got a call from a woman who writes for Texas Highway magazine. She wanted to write an article about summer camp and asked Susie...
Swatting Hornets and Pulling Weeds
July 22, 2016
The campers who were watching me thought I was crazy. Here is what they saw: A middle aged camp director poised in a field with his tennis racquet...