--- title: Summer Camp and Youth Development Blog | Camp Champions | social media description: social media | --- [Register Online](https://champions.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/camper/App) [Camp Champions](https://www.campchampions.com/) # Camp Champions Blog ## [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) ## [Being Outside and Being Together: How We Play Matters](https://blog.campchampions.com/being-outside-and-being-together-how-we-play-matters) Posted by [Steve Baskin](https://blog.campchampions.com/author/steve-baskin) on Jan 29, 2019 12:31:37 PM ![TexasSunset-1](https://blog.campchampions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TexasSunset-1.jpg?width=3648&name=TexasSunset-1.jpg) After watching [this Nature Valley video](https://www.mostwatchedtoday.com/nature-valley-rediscover-nature/?fbclid=IwAR308RrtCA1oy08rjHzHuqJVrhr7J---7LmTIV2Orc3z_zVOFMabFjVdweo) with our Champions team [note: we remain indifferent to your granola bar of choice], I noticed three things.  First, Kate Hutson (our director of New Families) cleared a tear from her eye.  Second, Susie Ma’am smiled and reminisced.  “We made forts just like she described when I was a girl.”  Finally, Greg Golf (the boys director) commented that it made him so happy that he went to camp and that he can serve children through camp.  We all agreed entirely. While clearly an advertisement, it hit a nerve with us. [Read More](https://blog.campchampions.com/being-outside-and-being-together-how-we-play-matters) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.campchampions.com/being-outside-and-being-together-how-we-play-matters#comments-listing) Tags: [Summer Camp](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/summer-camp), [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) ## [The #1 Antidote to Digital Anxiety](https://blog.campchampions.com/digital-anxiety-3) Posted by [Steve Baskin](https://blog.campchampions.com/author/steve-baskin) on May 11, 2018 1:00:00 PM In the previous video we discussed different strategies that parents can use to protect against the effects of Digital Anxiety. Ultimately, we believe that there is one approach that provides a uniquely powerful solution.     [Read More](https://blog.campchampions.com/digital-anxiety-3) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.campchampions.com/digital-anxiety-3#comments-listing) Tags: [Campers](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/campers), [success](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/success), [21st century skills](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/21st-century-skills), [Summer Camp](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/summer-camp), [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) ## [What Parents Can Do About Digital Anxiety](https://blog.campchampions.com/digital-anxiety-2) Posted by [Steve Baskin](https://blog.campchampions.com/author/steve-baskin) on May 9, 2018 1:00:00 PM The first video in our Digital Anxiety series explored recent research about mental health trends that are related to how children use digital technology. This second video discusses strategies that parents can use to help their children navigate these challenges.   [Read More](https://blog.campchampions.com/digital-anxiety-2) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.campchampions.com/digital-anxiety-2#comments-listing) Tags: [Campers](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/campers), [success](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/success), [21st century skills](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/21st-century-skills), [Summer Camp](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/summer-camp), [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) ## [How Digital Anxiety is Affecting Our Kids](https://blog.campchampions.com/digital-anxiety-1) Posted by [Steve Baskin](https://blog.campchampions.com/author/steve-baskin) on May 8, 2018 8:42:49 AM  We have become aware of recent research that suggests that youth’s technology habits underlie massive negative mental trends for them. As partners in parenting, we feel compelled to share what we are learning with you. Join us on our 3-part video series throughout the next week to learn more.   [Read More](https://blog.campchampions.com/digital-anxiety-1) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.campchampions.com/digital-anxiety-1#comments-listing) Tags: [Campers](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/campers), [success](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/success), [21st century skills](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/21st-century-skills), [Summer Camp](https://blog.campchampions.com/topic/summer-camp), [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) [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/social-media#) ![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