Steve Baskin

Steve Baskin
Owner/director of Camp Champions. Unapologetic camp geek. Married to lovely Susie Ma'am and have 2 boys and 2 girls.
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Thrones, Therapy and Skeletons

Posted by Steve Baskin on Jul 22, 2017 7:07:39 PM

Man Cave legoJPG.jpgHere are a few additional quips from Friendship Games and Man Cave (as spelled above).

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Unicorn Ninjas

Posted by Steve Baskin on Jul 20, 2017 6:06:11 PM

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At least once each session, the campers participate in Division Night, during which they will do a group activity with cabins in one particular division.

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Being a Camp Director

Posted by Steve Baskin on Jul 19, 2017 6:37:37 PM

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Occasionally, I will use this blog to answer a question that Susie and I often get, “What is it like to run a summer camp.

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Enjoying Hang Out Time with the Campers

Posted by Steve Baskin on Jul 18, 2017 5:39:07 PM

Man Cave.jpgWhen I was a camper and a counselor (before the Earth cooled), my favorite part of camp was cabin time and hanging out with my friends. Sure, I loved the activities, but I loved the people I did them with even more.

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Getting off to a Great Start

Posted by Steve Baskin on Jul 17, 2017 9:40:00 PM

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The first days of any new term are awash with energy, excitement and some apprehension. Campers and counselors are forming new friendships, learning traditions and trying new activities.

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Seeing additional Blogs

Posted by Steve Baskin on Jul 17, 2017 5:57:03 AM

PirateShip_email.jpgIf you are a current Camp Champions parent, I post additional blogs about camp and the benefits of the camp expereince on our password-protected private service we call CamParent (or CampIntouch).  You should have recieved an email giving you your username and password.

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A Truly Full Day

Posted by Steve Baskin on Jul 13, 2017 9:30:00 PM

SummerDays_email.jpgToday is a truly full day of chaos and fun.

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Holiday Hoopla Dance

Posted by Steve Baskin on Jul 12, 2017 8:54:53 PM

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Today is the Holiday Hoopla dance and the camp was abuzz with excitement.

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Fun With Photos

Posted by Steve Baskin on Jul 11, 2017 8:40:48 PM

HangingInThere_email.jpgSome days, the blog does not want to write itself.

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Am I an Adult?

Posted by Steve Baskin on Jul 10, 2017 8:10:57 PM

Canoe 1_17.jpgI occasionally wonder if I can legitimately call myself an adult.

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