Happy Valentine’s Day!!! I don’t know about you, but I loved celebrating Valentine’s Day as a kid. I couldn’t wait to receive a big red heart filled with assorted chocolates from my parents, and filling out those teeny tiny cards for all of my...
read moreBuilding a Healthy Self Esteem and The Summer Camp Experience. Ask any parent what they want for their children and they will most likely mention having a healthy self esteem. Self esteem is the beliefs and perceptions we have about ourselves and our...
read morePreventing Bullying Most people have experienced or been witness to some type of bullying in their life. Bullying hurts and the memories of being bullied can last a lifetime. Bullying is a widespread and serious problem that has moved beyond the...
read moreOver the past 12 years, through my work at the American Camp Association – NY section and now at Camp Iroquois Springs, I have spoken to hundreds of parents interested in sending their children to summer camp. Parents who are new to the overnight...
read moreCooking at the “Kitchen Stadium” Here at camp, we are constantly thinking of new ideas and activities to add to our already wonderful schedule. Two summers ago, we hit the jackpot when we introduced “Kitchen Stadium”. Our cooking program...
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