Our Comfort Zone
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....
read moreOver Involvement
The 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 more“Back to School”
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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Good Sportsmanship and Maximum Effort
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
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...
read moreShould you send your child to camp?
Sending your child to overnight camp is a big decision. You may be a lifelong camper or someone who never had an overnight camp experience…either way, taking that leap with your own child can be challenging. We live in a time with access to our...
read moreGetting Prepared For Camp!
The temperatures may have plummeted, but it’s never out of season to have summer camp on our minds. In six short months, campers will be starting (or returning to) their camp life, and the adventure of a lifetime. Returning campers cannot...
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What Can You Expect From The End Of Summer
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...
read moreCamp Memories!
I have to share a wonderful story….a story of the power of camp and the memories that truly last a lifetime. This past Memorial Day weekend, I got together with two friends that I have known most of my life. We all grew up in the same town, but the...
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