Priming: Starting and Ending the Day Right at Sleepaway Camp
July 02, 2015
We believe in starting and ending everyday with great intentionality and fun. The day begins with flag-raising. Many camps have some form of morni...
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Camp Dance 101: Free Play and Silliness
July 01, 2015
Dance night at camp is a big deal. Before I write anything more, let me describe a typical dance. Remember those awkward junior high dances where b...
Our Fabulous First Time Campers
June 30, 2015
Over the years, we have come to understand an important reality – the first year of camp is by far the hardest for campers and parents alike. Of c...
Rules for the Trip
June 29, 2015
One of my favorite traditions at camp is having campers make their own rules and consequences. We want our campers to take responsibility for the...
The Mother of Dragons?
June 25, 2015
Few things make me happier than seeing Susie Ma’am giddy. Being a camp director can feel a little serious at times. After all, we have an incredibl...
News Travels Oddly at Overnight Summer Camp
June 24, 2015
Sometimes, camp slightly modifies priorities. One of my mother’s favorite stories comes from August 9, 1974. A friend was attending the closing cer...