Camp Geek: Growth Mindsets and Praise
March 18, 2016
Camp Geek: Mindsets This piece is adapted from our Counselor Handbook. We dedicate much of our orientation to understating prominent youth deve...
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Learning Skills At Summer Camp: Outdoors
March 08, 2016
The Outdoors department houses what I believe are the “campiest” activities at overnight camp. I might be biased, having been a department head ...
Success in College and a Personal Letter: Part 2
March 01, 2016
Last week, I shared the first half of a letter written by one of Steve Sir’s college bound sons (http://blog.campchampions.com/success-in-college-and...
Success in College and a Personal Letter: Part 1
February 23, 2016
From Steve Sir: During the second semester of his senior year, I asked my son Liam whether he had a case of “senioritis”. He responded that he did n...
Sleepaway Camp as a 2nd Friend Network: An Insulation Against Social Cruelty
February 19, 2016
When you are growing up – or indeed, at any time in your life – one of the worst things imaginable is the idea of being alone. I don’t mean the ...
What Is The Ideal Summer Camp Term Length For My Family?
February 11, 2016
We receive many questions about the summer camp experience, but one of the most common concerns relates to summer camp length. Parents want to k...