Author: Mark Newfield

A Lesson In Responsibility

September 3, 2014

At a recent family gathering, my 11-yr old son was playing basketball with his older cousin.  Never one to shy away from competition, he ignored the fact that he is significantly shorter than his cousin, and played with the same intensity that he...

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TOP 5 REASONS TO PACK ACCORDING TO THE PACKING LIST

June 20, 2014

Every year, Camps send out packing lists with suggestions of what and how much to pack.  It’s important to stick to the packing list, since the lists are normally catered to our camp! Camp Directors have been sending out these lists for years, and...

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Getting to Know George Paitich – Upper Sophomore Boys Group Leader

June 11, 2014

George hails from St. Paul, MN.  Like many boys from the Twin Cities, George grew up playing hockey, but also had a strong passion for football. This coming summer will be George’s second year at Iroquois Springs.  Prior to becoming the Upper...

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Getting to Know Larry Wilensky – Camp Historian, Storyteller, Traditional Event Specialist

June 3, 2014

Larry is truly one-of-a-kind when it comes to Iroquois Springs, or any other camp for that matter.  His history with the camp pre-dates the name change which coincided with the ownership change.  In a sense, Larry is the thread that connects the...

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Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education

May 28, 2014

The Iroquois Springs team recently had the pleasure of attending the SCOPE (Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education) benefit dinner.  SCOPE is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide children in need the edge to succeed in life...

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