Camp is Like College

Posted by Steve Baskin on Aug 7, 2020 5:30:00 PM

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Summer Camp and Orthodontia

Posted by Steve Baskin on Aug 3, 2020 2:30:00 PM

Hailey HannahLong 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.

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Increasing Optimism

Posted by Steve Baskin on Jul 3, 2019 2:00:00 PM

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For most of our lives, we have learned (either explicitly or implicitly) a certain model of success and happiness: Become Successful and You Will be Happy.

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Appreciation in the Man Cave

Posted by Steve Baskin on Jul 8, 2013 2:24:06 PM

Boys over firepit

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Camp Connections

Posted by Steve Baskin on Jul 6, 2013 7:06:02 PM

Night sail

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Year Round Development

Posted by Steve Baskin on Jun 26, 2013 6:09:50 PM

DSC_3118People frequently ask camp professionals, “what do you do the rest of the year?”  The question often seems to suggest that we spend our days on tropical beaches sipping lemonade and waiting for the sun to set.

 

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Family Camp

Posted by Steve Baskin on Jun 26, 2013 6:07:30 PM

One of the Most Frequently Asked Questions for Camp Owners:

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My Parents Aren't Cool!

Posted by Steve Baskin on Mar 21, 2013 11:03:05 AM

"My parents aren't cool!" - Liam Baskin

SRB as Tiger

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Teaching Teens to Lead

Posted by Steve Baskin on Mar 21, 2013 9:42:57 AM

Kyle and MichaelThis is one of my most recent blogs for Psychology Today.

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Team 22, Great Fun - Even Better Kids

Posted by Steve Baskin on May 15, 2012 6:16:44 AM

22 is becoming my favorite number.  It was the length of our huge family trip this last school year. We spent 8 weeks in Europe, 11 weeks in Asia and 3 weeks in New Zealand.

Susie looks like she is 22 (at least she does to me).

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