Monthly Archives:January 2018

Empathy

January 31, 2018

Feeling accepted and understood helps children learn how to accept and understand others, become invested in their lives, and practice empathy.  Empathy is the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes, understand what they may be...

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Technology

January 24, 2018

Iroquois Springs recently sent an email to all camp families regarding the Electronics Policy.  In this season of giving, it was a helpful reminder about which devices are allowed in our “unplugged” camp environment, only allowing devices...

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S.P.A.R.K

January 17, 2018

Traditions are a very special part of the camp experience.  They are the glue that hold generations of campers together.  Traditions like Color War, Rope Burn, and Order of Blue and Gold are the events and celebrations that campers look forward to...

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Outdoor Adventure

January 10, 2018

We are off to a wintery start here in the Northeast, but the cold temperatures and snowy roads only makes dreaming about warm summer days at camp that much more inviting. Thoughts of camp fires, swimming in the lake, and spending time with amazing...

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Life Lessons That Inspire Us

January 4, 2018

“You got this” … “Dream hard, work harder” … “Collect moments, not things”.  Quotes of inspiration are everywhere.  Plaques, posters, frames, cards, and clothing display messages of kindness, patience, bravery, confident...

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