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...
read moreImagine 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 moreWe 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...
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 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 moreVirtually 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...
read moreWritten 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...
read moreIt’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...
read moreMichael 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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