Counselor Heroes
July 29, 2020
For years we have talked about hiring “counselor heroes”. A friend unfamiliar with summer camps asked me to define what we mean by this and to explai...
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An Unflappable Teen
July 28, 2020
After writing yesterday’s blog, Susie Ma’am chided me, “You showed chicken pictures and left out the best one?!?!” She, of course, was correct. ...
Homesickness and the Letter
July 28, 2020
[This is the first of two articles about homesickness at camp. It is also a parent favorite.] Over forty summers ago, my mother received a let...
Helping Kids Shine
July 28, 2020
The following article is one I wrote for Psychology Today. It was the second of two articles. With that context, I hope it makes sense. I had...
Reinventing Yourself
July 27, 2020
“One of my favorite gifts of camp is the ability to reinvent yourself.” My mother shared this thought out of the blue one day after I had told...
Definition of a Champion
July 27, 2020
“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...