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Emotional Intelligence

April 6, 2016

We live in a fast paced, often emotionally stressful time, where it’s not always easy to manage our feelings or tune in to the feelings of others.  There are days we yell at the kids because we’ve had a tough time at work, or judge another person...

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Never Give Up!

March 30, 2016

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...

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Exercise and Winter

February 10, 2016

We recently experienced the first snow storm of the season, and snow lovers throughout the Northeast could not wait to get outside and enjoy every inch of it.  It was the perfect weekend to break out the snow gear and have some fun. Those who were snow...

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Our Comfort Zone

October 11, 2015

The 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....

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“Back to School”

September 21, 2015

It’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...

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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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What Can You Expect From The End Of Summer

August 12, 2013

Written by:  Bob Ditter, L.C.S.W.  a child, adolescent, and family therapist in Boston, Massachusetts For many parents the send off (to camp) requires enough emotional and logistical effort that there is no time to think about where all this work...

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Fostering Independence ……It’s a camp thing!

May 6, 2013

It’s May and that means crunch time for getting those camp forms completed and sent in before camp begins.   Parents are busy filling out health papers, consent forms, questionnaires, and helping us get an overall picture of their camper’s...

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March 22, 2013

Michael Thompson, Ph.D Author, “Homesick and Happy” GET UPDATES FROM MICHAEL THOMPSON, PH.D Like 67 ‘Should I Be Sending My Children to Camp?’ Posted: 06/25/2012 1:02 pm React...

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