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...
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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...
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....
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...