Finding What is Loveable
August 05, 2015
I love the quote pictured above. It is a nice reminder for anyone that loves to work with children. During orientation, we share a similar idea with ...
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Camping Legacies (and Feeling a Tad Older)
August 04, 2015
Sunday was an odd day for me. We started our last two week session as well as our first Batter Up term. That is not odd at all. What made it odd w...
The First 48 Hours of Overnight Summer Camp
August 04, 2015
Having been camp directors for multiple years, Susie Ma’am and I have learned to look for certain patterns and rhythms within each session. Within ...
Saying Goodbye to Sleepaway Camp. . . Maybe
August 01, 2015
Today and tomorrow are odd days. Let me start by saying that I struggle with goodbyes at camp, as does the entire full time team. If you think about...
More Good News for Sleepaway Camp
July 29, 2015
Three years ago, I gave a TEDx talk in San Antonio. After they selected the speakers, they required that we attend a session to coach us on how to ma...
Worry Less About Success in College
July 28, 2015
OK, I know I have already written blogs for today and tomorrow, but a camp mom sent me a link to an article about college and depression. Here it i...