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Mark Newfield October 29, 2014

Teamwork

Mark Newfield October 29, 2014

Teamwork is an important component of the camp experience. Every day, campers join together in a variety of activities and events, working cooperatively towards a common goal. Teamwork is a highly social activity and gives campers a sense of...

Mark Newfield October 22, 2014

“Be Nice”

Mark Newfield October 22, 2014

I love reading, and how a good book can transport you to another place and time, give you insight into different cultures, and open your mind to new ways of thinking. A good book can move you to make positive changes you did not think possible. To me, a good...

Mark Newfield October 8, 2014

Parenting & Summer Camp

Mark Newfield October 8, 2014

Parenting is most definitely the hardest job out there. It requires patience, empathy, organization, leadership, conflict resolution, and time…lots and lots of time. Parenting involves a physical and emotional endurance that makes us...

Mark Newfield October 1, 2014

Mealtime at Camp

Mark Newfield October 1, 2014

Mealtime at summer camp is a very special occurrence. It’s a time to come together as a community to eat, share, laugh, sing and catch up on the day’s events. The act of coming together three times a day brings a sense of security and belonging to...

Mark Newfield September 24, 2014

Camp Is A Wonderful Place

Mark Newfield September 24, 2014

The end of summer marks the return to school and the routine of the academic year. It also marks the end of the most frequently asked question to any young person who attended overnight camp…“HOW WAS CAMP?”. It’s a genuine welcome back...