Celebrating the 4th of July, Texas Summer Camp Style
July 04, 2015
We make the Fourth of July a truly special event at camp. Before I go any further, I want to stress that we are so excited about the international f...
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Unsure of My Age
July 03, 2015
Commercials often talk about “how old you feel”.I find this concept confusing. I have no idea how old or young I feel. Being at a resident camp, spen...
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...
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...