Helping Kids Shine
July 31, 2024
[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)
July 31, 2024
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
July 30, 2024
[This is the first of two articles about homesickness at camp. It is also a parent favorite.] Fifty summers ago (ouch, that is hard to write!), my ...
Insights from the Entryway (pt 1)
July 30, 2024
After running an errand recently, I realized that the first 100 meters of the Camp Champions entryway has a lot of symolism. But, if you will remember...
Definition of a Champion
July 29, 2024
“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
July 29, 2024
People sometimes ask, “What are the biggest challenges of being a camp director?” Of course, some are obvious. Recruiting, hiring and training a sta...