Imagine you are trying something for the first time. Let’s say riding a bicycle. Your goal is to learn to ride a two wheeler. You listen to instruction, focus on pedaling and finding your balance, and push forward. You successfully make it a few...
read moreThe concept of stepping outside of one’s comfort zone is something we truly believe in and practice at camp. It is not just a message we communicate on our video, web site, and in our literature, but something we apply to all aspects of camp life....
read moreThe school year is in full swing, and with that comes greater involvement in our children’s lives. After the summer months at camp, where children have the freedom to make decisions for themselves’ about the friends they choose, the activities...
read moreIt’s hard to believe that the summer is winding down, and “back to school” has finally arrived. Students are switching gears and getting ready for classroom academics, after-school activities, and the weekend sports that make this time of...
read moreEvery 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...
read moreThere is no doubt that the world has changed since the parents of kids today were growing up. Because of technological advances and increasing paranoia, we all know where are children are at virtually every moment of the day. This generation...
read moreThe Tri-State Camp Conference is only a week away, and we are getting ready to gather, learn and share with other professionals in the camp industry. It’s an amazing conference filled with educational sessions, informal networking, and...
read moreThe holidays are upon us, and so is the time to follow family customs and traditions as we celebrate and enjoy this time of year. It may be making latkes for Chanukah, decorating the tree for Christmas, going ice skating in Central Park, or watching...
read moreI asked a group of fourth and fifth grade students how they would describe a FRIEND! The list of qualities they came up with was pretty impressive. They thought a friend should be “thoughtful, considerate, trustworthy, honest, supportive,...
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