Tag: summer camp

New Camper Orientation

April 26, 2017

It’s hard to believe that it’s “that time of year” again.  The time to pack up the Iroquois Springs winter office and head up to Rock Hill for another incredible summer.  Everyone at camp is thrilled to be preparing for summer 2017! One of our...

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Separation Anxiety

March 15, 2017

Many of today’s campers are the children of parents who loved sleepaway camp when they were growing up.  Because of their passion and everlasting memories, they want to give their children the same opportunity to experience the magic of camp. ...

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Bullying Prevention

October 28, 2015

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. This campaign, founded in 2006 by the non-profit organization PACER (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights), was created to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention. What...

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Over Involvement

October 4, 2015

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...

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Should you send your child to camp?

March 4, 2014

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...

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Color War vs. Snowball Fight

February 27, 2014

Summer camp has an undeniable impact on those who are fortunate enough to experience it.  There is always great anticipation leading up to the first day of camp; a palpable excitement for an experience that goes by much faster than any camper or staff...

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I am a Difference Maker!

February 19, 2014

Spending the summers at overnight camp is the opportunity of a lifetime.  Camp is where amazing friendships develop, personal challenges are met and wonderful memories are made.  The fun and adventure of being a camper is...

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Camp Raises Strong Girls

February 12, 2014

The positive changes that take place in a girl’s life at summer camp are remarkable.  The days spent at camp, away from home and family, create an independence and confidence that builds a strong foundation of “Girl Power”. A summer camp...

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It’s Wonderful Having a Sibling at Camp

January 15, 2014

The winter months bring colder weather, shorter days, more indoor activities, and a lot more time together.  Staying indoors can be comforting when the temperature drops, that is until the bickering between siblings starts.  For those of us in a...

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Perseverance and Success

November 23, 2013

There is a famous expression: When the going gets tough, the tough get going!  In other words, when the situation becomes difficult, the strong will work harder to meet the challenge. The trait that allows someone to continue trying to do something...

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