Sleepaway Camp Life Is an Odd Life
July 15, 2015
Today was another day that reminds me that camp life is odd. I have changed clothes 3 or 4 times (flagraising=Trojan/Spartan shirt; Trojan/Spartan c...
Camp Champions Blog
I Know I Have Forgotten Something . . .
July 15, 2015
Do you ever get that nagging feeling that you have forgotten something? All day long, a thought hovers in the recesses of your mind – constantly the...
Teachable Moments in Outdoor Education, Creative Learning, and More
July 13, 2015
Every moment of camp is not fun, nor is it designed to be. Sure, we have great activities and special events. The counselors and cabinmates become ...
How Old is My Child?
July 11, 2015
My mom (the Silver Fox) visited early this week and reminded me of a piece of parenting advice. She always encouraged us to pretend that our children...
Helicopter Parenting and Drumming - Which Can Build Confidence?
July 10, 2015
Today, I want to share two thoughts. The first is somewhat academic and the second is just camp fun. First, I want to share an article I saw last ...
The Tooth Collector
July 09, 2015
Susie Ma’am saves teeth. OK, before you worry that your camp director has a bizarre or macabre habit. She is a hopeless sentimentalist. She saves ma...