Yearly Archives:2018

Benefits of Downtime

March 14, 2018

We live in a 24/7 world of doing, constantly on the move.  We spend our days working, managing households, driving to after school activities, and keeping up with friends and family.  When combined with technology, like smartphones, laptops, and...

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Leadership Qualities

March 7, 2018

What makes a great leader?  Is it a person with strong confidence and intelligence?  Someone who is fair and empathic?  Or an individual with passion and commitment? I think Gary (Gazza) Ross stated it best when speaking with him for a recent blog...

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Packing for camp…less is more!

February 28, 2018

It’s only one month into the new year, but in the blink of an eye, we will be heading back to Rock Hill for another amazing summer.  Camp season is just around the corner, and that means packing lists will soon be surfacing.  Camp families are...

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What every first-time camper should know!

February 21, 2018

There is no shortage of tips and guidance for parents of first time campers, to help get themselves and their campers ready for their first summer camp experience.  Tips about what to pack, how to practice skills of independence at home, and how to...

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Kindness & Inclusion

February 14, 2018

Sleepaway camp is a unique and special place, where kids can unplug and connect in a way that is both essential and rare in today’s world.  Campers are immersed in a community that allows them to step outside of their comfort zone, develop new...

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