What makes playing sports at camp different from playing sports at school?
January 24, 2023
Camp sports and school sports focus on different end results. While school sports focus on winning and the overall success of the team, camp sports fo...
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NOW is the Time to Start Thinking About Summer Camp
December 16, 2022
With winter temperatures settling-in and the holidays just around the corner, you may not have begun to think about your child’s summer plans! But no...
Camp Friends are the Best Friends
December 12, 2022
“Camp friends are the best friends!” We hear this all the time. From campers, staff, and the camp alumni who remember their camp days so fondly. There...
How Camp Prepares Children for The Real World
December 05, 2022
Children who spend time at camp each summer show self-confidence, resilience and independence out in the “real world”. Within the camp environment, ch...
Unplugged & Happy: Why Kids Thrive at Camp Without Technology
November 18, 2022
Free swim is a magical time. This summer at Camp Watitoh I would often join boy’s camp for their daily afternoon swim on the shores of Center Lake. Wh...
Advice for a First-Time Camp Parent
October 21, 2022
I’m a camp director and I’m also a camp parent. My husband, Eric, and I run Camp Akeela in Vermont and I was pregnant with our older daughter the fir...
Is My Child Ready for Overnight Camp? Seven Questions to Consider.
October 12, 2022
You’ve started your research and have began looking at overnight camps. You’re excited, but unsure if your child (or you) are really ready. We get it....
Looking Back on a Successful Summer 2021 at Shibley Day Camp
October 07, 2021
In the blink of an eye, one of the most challenging summers I have experienced during my tenure at camp has come to an end. That being said, it was a...
How Summer Camp Develops Leadership Skills
October 05, 2021
When you think of great leadership, what attributes come to mind? Communication, teamwork, problem solving, and conflict resolution are some of the fi...