Tag: American summer camps

Lessons in Childhood Accountability

April 8, 2015

As parents, we often hear the same familiar responses from children – “it wasn’t me,” “it wasn’t my fault” or “I didn’t do it.” Those of us with more than one child can add “he/she did it” and “he/she started it” when it...

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Traditions

March 25, 2015

Every August, after we return from camp, my family takes a vacation. It’s our time to reconnect and enjoy the end of summer before the new school year begins. It’s a tradition we all look forward to. For the past four years, we have booked the same...

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Good Sportsmanship and Maximum Effort

February 4, 2015

Virtually everyone who has ever played competitive sports has been involved in a one-sided game. Even though “mercy rules” have been adopted at the youth sports level to some degree, these rules do not eliminate the possibility of a game getting...

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Tyler left as an Explorer of Iroquois Springs

April 2, 2014

Every summer, the Iroquois Springs family welcomes future campers to our “Explorers” program.  This 2 day overnight camp experience, for children entering 1st through 4th grades, is a perfect introduction to the world of camp.  Explorers...

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Getting To Know Paul Titley – Boys Group Leader

March 28, 2014

Paul is the Group Leader for the Inter Boys (going into seventh grade). He is proud of his boys, and believes that they are the best division at Iroquois Springs. How many summers have you spent at Iroquois Springs, and what brought you here in the...

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