Helping Kids Shine
June 04, 2025
[Note from Susie - this one is a little long, but I think it is worth the time!] The following article is an excerpt from one I wrote for Psychology T...
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Insights from the Entryway (pt 2)
June 04, 2025
Yesterday, I suggested that the drive into camp was more than a simple road. It is a road with a message. Part of that message is “camp is fun, come a...
Homesickness and the Letter
June 03, 2025
[This is the first of two articles about homesickness at camp. It is also a parent favorite.] Fifty-two summers ago (ouch, that is hard to write!),...
Insights from the Entryway (pt 1)
June 03, 2025
After running an errand recently, I realized that the first 100 meters of the Camp Champions entryway has a lot of symbolism. I have been accused of b...
Definition of a Champion
June 02, 2025
“Our passion is to help every camper grow into the Champion he or she is intended to be.” —Camp Champions’ Mission Statement When I share our mission ...
Remember the Moments
June 02, 2025
People sometimes ask, “What are the biggest challenges of being a camp director?” Of course, some are obvious. Recruiting, hiring and training a sta...