Long before anyone took summer camps seriously as a growth opportunity for children, my grandmother told one of her friends, “The two best things I ever did for my child were summer camp and orthodontia”. The years have proven her a wise woman.
Steve Baskin
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Each year, I am amused by a simple fact: our counselors crave trips to Wal-Mart and Sonic. On their nights off, these trips become almost treasured experiences. In their hometowns, they rarely frequent a Wal-Mart, but here, it is a thing.
We sent some of our campers home yesterday and we are ready for the final (and we hope absolute best) week of the summer.
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Each day, we stress the "Four R's" at camp. Please allow me to tell you a little about them.
With a week left in camp, I am at a loss to know what to write about.
Below is an article I share with our families each summer. I have also included a video that we made a few summers ago that talks about being tech-free at camp. I hope you enjoy both!
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I had intended to write a long blog describing one of our favorite traditions: Senior Camper mission statements.