Tag: three week coed 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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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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Lessons in Childhood Accountability

April 8, 2015

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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Encouraging Children to Become Independent

March 26, 2014

There is no doubt that the world has changed since the parents of kids today were growing up. Because of technological advances and increasing paranoia, we all know where are children are at virtually every moment of the day.  This generation...

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The Value of Good Sportsmanship

March 19, 2014

Even though the feeling of winter is still very much in the air in the northeast, the exhibition baseball games on television make it feel as though spring has arrived.  Baseball season always brings back nostalgic feelings of days gone by for...

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Congratulations Bubba!

March 12, 2014

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...

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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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