Never Give Up!
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 moreExercise and Winter
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...
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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Lessons in Childhood Accountability
As parents, we often hear the same familiar responses from children – “it wasn’t me,” “it wasn’t my fault” or “I didn’t do it.” Those of us with more than one child can add “he/she did it” and “he/she started it” when it...
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Congratulations Bubba!
The 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 moreHappy New Year 2014
The New Year is quickly approaching, and for many of us it brings the excitement of a fresh start. A time to think about what we want in 2014, and the goals that will get us there. If you have yet to come up with a New Year’s resolution, here is a great...
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Protecting our Children
I was watching my son’s baseball game this past weekend, and overheard the banter that was taking place in the dugout. While most kids were talking about the game, or getting ready for their turn at bat, there was one boy who was teasing another...
read moreThe Good Times of Summer 2013
It’s hard to believe that summer 2013 has ended and we had to say “so long” to our incredible campers and amazing staff that made this camp season so memorable. By now everyone is back to their home routines and hopefully enjoying the remainder...
read moreWorking at an Overnight Camp
The cold weather is upon us here in the Northeast, but before we know it temperatures will rise and signs of Spring will crop up. In a few short months, college students will be coming home for their summer vacations…3 ½ months off from the...
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