--- title: Summer Camp and Youth Development Blog | Camp Champions | parenting description: parenting | --- [Register Online](https://champions.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/camper/App) [Camp Champions](https://www.campchampions.com/) # Camp Champions Blog ## [21st Century Skills](https://blog.campchampions.com/parents/21st-century-skills) Posted by [Steve Baskin](https://blog.campchampions.com/author/steve-baskin) on Jun 25, 2020 3:44:00 PM [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 to prepare our children for success in the future.  This article discusses the skills fostered at camp and their importance to the real world.  Steve did a 10 minute TEDx talk on this subject that you might want to share with friends and family that wonder how camp can help your child.  Here is the link:  [Read More](https://blog.campchampions.com/parents/21st-century-skills) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.campchampions.com/parents/21st-century-skills#comments-listing) Tags: [Parents](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/parents), [success](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/success), [21st century skills](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/21st-century-skills), [parenting](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/parenting), [growth](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/growth) ## [A Manifesto to Strength](https://blog.campchampions.com/a-manifesto-for-strength) Posted by [Steve Baskin](https://blog.campchampions.com/author/steve-baskin) on Feb 13, 2019 8:00:00 AM ![Backflip (1)](https://blog.campchampions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Backflip%20(1).jpg?width=1440&name=Backflip%20(1).jpg) In recent years, we have read a great deal about grit and resilience. [Read More](https://blog.campchampions.com/a-manifesto-for-strength) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.campchampions.com/a-manifesto-for-strength#comments-listing) Tags: [success](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/success), [skills](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/skills), [Camper](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/camper), [parenting](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/parenting), [growth](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/growth), [independence](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/independence), [cell phones](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/cell-phones), [social media](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/social-media), [digital anxiety](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/digital-anxiety) ## [A Must-See Video](https://blog.campchampions.com/a-must-see-video) Posted by [Steve Baskin](https://blog.campchampions.com/author/steve-baskin) on Feb 1, 2019 11:11:48 AM ![Sunset sail](https://blog.campchampions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sunset%20sail.jpg?width=4032&name=Sunset%20sail.jpg)When I wrote the article earlier this week about connection and nature, I found it truly hard to find a photo to complement. [Read More](https://blog.campchampions.com/a-must-see-video) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.campchampions.com/a-must-see-video#comments-listing) Tags: [parenting](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/parenting), [memories](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/memories), [social media](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/social-media), [digital anxiety](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/digital-anxiety) ## [Benefits of Summer Camp: It's Like College, Just A Little Early](https://blog.campchampions.com/benefits-of-summer-camp-its-like-college-just-a-little-early) Posted by [Carlen Long](https://blog.campchampions.com/author/carlen-long) on May 29, 2016 11:46:35 AM ![Boys_by_kayak_cabin.jpg](https://blog.campchampions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Boys_by_kayak_cabin.jpg?width=800&height=532&name=Boys_by_kayak_cabin.jpg "Boys_by_kayak_cabin.jpg") [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2016/05/09/can-sleep-away-camp-give-kids-a-competitive-advantage-in-life/?postshare=3011462810660315&tid=ss_fb-bottom](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2016/05/09/can-sleep-away-camp-give-kids-a-competitive-advantage-in-life/?postshare=3011462810660315&tid=ss_fb-bottom) [Read More](https://blog.campchampions.com/benefits-of-summer-camp-its-like-college-just-a-little-early) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.campchampions.com/benefits-of-summer-camp-its-like-college-just-a-little-early#comments-listing) Tags: [skills](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/skills), [Camper](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/camper), [parenting](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/parenting) ## [Summer Camp, Sibling Rivalry, and Conflict Resolution](https://blog.campchampions.com/summer-camp-sibling-rivalry-and-conflict-resolution) Posted by [Carlen Long](https://blog.campchampions.com/author/carlen-long) on May 10, 2016 10:46:20 AM ![Smiling_Girls_Picnic.jpg](https://blog.campchampions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Smiling_Girls_Picnic.jpg?width=640&height=480&name=Smiling_Girls_Picnic.jpg "Smiling_Girls_Picnic.jpg")  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 three college-aged counselors – provides a critical opportunity for growth in many areas. Kids learn to communicate with each other effectively and positively, to collaborate and share their space and their time, and navigate conflict both on their own and with the assistance of their counselors. Every child benefits from practicing these skills, but perhaps none more so than an only child. [Read More](https://blog.campchampions.com/summer-camp-sibling-rivalry-and-conflict-resolution) 6 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.campchampions.com/summer-camp-sibling-rivalry-and-conflict-resolution#comments-listing) Tags: [Camper](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/camper), [parenting](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/parenting), [growth](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/growth) ## [What Sustains Us - Love Letters From Parents](https://blog.campchampions.com/what-sustains-us-love-letters-from-parents) Posted by [Carlen Long](https://blog.campchampions.com/author/carlen-long) on Oct 23, 2015 3:09:37 PM **![Flagraising.jpg](https://blog.campchampions.com/hubfs/Flagraising.jpg "Flagraising.jpg")** [Read More](https://blog.campchampions.com/what-sustains-us-love-letters-from-parents) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.campchampions.com/what-sustains-us-love-letters-from-parents#comments-listing) Tags: [Off Season](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/off-season), [success](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/success), [parenting](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/parenting) [All posts](https://blog.campchampions.com/all) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [General (221)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/general) - [Parents (103)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/parents) - [Camper (86)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/camper) - [Counselor (73)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/counselor) - [Alumni (48)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/alumni) - [Summer Camp (20)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/summer-camp) - [Campers (10)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/campers) - [Yearbooks (10)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/yearbooks) - [success (10)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/success) - [growth (9)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/growth) - [camp (8)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/camp) - [21st century skills (6)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/21st-century-skills) - [digital anxiety (6)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/digital-anxiety) - [parenting (6)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/parenting) - [skills (6)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/skills) - [social media (6)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/social-media) - [Counselor Training (5)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/counselor-training) - [cell phones (5)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/cell-phones) - [independence (5)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/independence) - [Counselors (3)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/counselors) - [confidence (3)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/confidence) - [Goofy (2)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/goofy) - [Off Season (2)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/off-season) - [homesick and happy (2)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/homesick-and-happy) - [memories (2)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/memories) - [Scholarship Fund (1)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/scholarship-fund) - [camperships (1)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/camperships) - [donations (1)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/donations) - [golden oldie (1)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/golden-oldie) - [scholarships (1)](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/scholarships) [see all](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/parenting#) ![Steve Baskin](https://blog.campchampions.com/hubfs/Campchampions%20February2018/image/steve-baskin_small.jpg) ## steve baskin The Camp Geek [steveb@campchampions.com](mailto:steveb@campchampions.com) ![Susie Baskin](https://blog.campchampions.com/hubfs/Campchampions%20February2018/image/susie-baskin_small.jpg) ## susie baskin The Camp Mom [susieb@campchampions.com](mailto:susieb@campchampions.com) Camp Champions 775 Camp Road, Marble Falls, TX 78654 p: [(830) 598-2571](tel:1-830-598-2571) f: [(830) 598-1095](tel:1-830-598-1095) [info@campchampions.com](mailto:info@campchampions.com) © Camp Champions 2018