21st Century Skills
June 25, 2020
[Warning from Susie Ma’am: this is one of Steve Sir’s longer article, but I think it is one that you will appreciate. We parents are looking for ways ...
Posts tagged with growth
The Supreme Court and Camp
June 17, 2016
When Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died this spring, I was surprised to learn about his relationship with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Do n...
Summer Camp, Sibling Rivalry, and Conflict Resolution
May 10, 2016
One of the unique aspects of sleepaway camp is the cabin experience. Living with a group of 10 or so of your peers – and the supervision of two or t...
Camp Geek: Growth Mindsets and Praise
March 18, 2016
Camp Geek: Mindsets This piece is adapted from our Counselor Handbook. We dedicate much of our orientation to understating prominent youth deve...
Success in College and a Personal Letter: Part 1
February 23, 2016
From Steve Sir: During the second semester of his senior year, I asked my son Liam whether he had a case of “senioritis”. He responded that he did n...
Why Go Tech Free in a Technological World?
December 11, 2015
One of our favorite things about resident camp is that it’s almost entirely tech free (for the campers). Instead of being distracted by the buzz and ...