The Benefits of Summer Camp and Disruptive Moments""
July 27, 2015
For the past 23 years, I have worked as a summer camp professional. As a child, camp was one of the definitive developmental experiences of my life....
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Grooving the Chaco Tan (Texas Summer Camp Trends)
July 27, 2015
Every year, there is a new “thing”. One year, it may be gimme caps. Another year, polyester shirts from Wal-Mart with animals (wolves, eagles, cats, ...
Going the Extra Mile - With Pancakes!
July 26, 2015
Being a camp counselor or camp director is a special calling. I am convinced that few jobs provide as rich an opportunity to impact the lives of chi...
13 Time Zones and Smiling
July 26, 2015
One of our long-time camp families was touring this session. As we walked around and talked about old times and new improvements, we came upon Jeff,...
A Future Camper on the Way!
July 25, 2015
This summer we got some exciting news. Leah Ma’am and Robbie Sir will be having a baby! Leah Mesches has been our much-beloved Girls Camp Director s...
Friendship Games (and a Snake Tale)
July 24, 2015
When I was a camper and counselor (before the earth cooled), my favorite part of camp was cabin time. Sure, I loved the activities, but I treasured ...