4 Great Camp Activities that Help Teach Gratitude at Home
With Thanksgiving coming up, it’s important for kids to take the time to reflect on the things and people they are appreciative of. A great way to help inculcate a sense of gratitude in kids is by taking some of the camp activities that incorporate gratitude and practicing them at home. Here are 4 of […]
Crafty Campers- Last Minute Costume Ideas
Halloween is almost here, so why not continue to put those skills learned at the crafts table to work this October or for your next costume party? Get into the spirit with more of our camp costumes ideas that kids of all ages can make themselves!
The True Value of Camp for Kids Today
This summer I was fortunate to see two perspectives of camp as both an administrator who works at camp year round and as a new camper parent which has given me new insights into the power and true value of the camp experience.
Crafty Campers – Halloween Costume Accessories
Summer is gone and Halloween is just around the corner. Why not put those crafty skills learned at camp to use? Here are some fun ideas that kids can use to help create their own costumes, or to simply get into the Halloween spirit and stomp around the house in anything from monster feet to […]
Cooking with Kids – Campfire Pizza Mummies
One of the best things children get to experience at camp each summer is outdoor cooking. But even though it is October the fun doesn’t have to end. Halloween is just around the corner so we thought we’d pass on a great recipe for a campfire snack with a spooky twist! Campers of all ages […]
Camp Teaches Children to Make and Keep Friends all Year Long
Does Your Day Camp Director Really Want to Hear from You?
I hope so, because the many opportunities for you and the day camp staff to share information can greatly improve the positive impact that a day camp has on your child.
Outdoor Activities for Earth Day and Spring!
Spring is here! What a great time to get outside and take advantage of what your local parks have to offer! Try new outdoor activities and bring your family and friends to the Lafayette Reservoir to enjoy nature. Get in shape by taking a short hike around the lower lakeside trail. It’s only 2.75 miles […]
Future Leaders — Develop Leadership Skills at Camp this Summer!
Camp is the perfect place to learn to be a leader because of the many opportunities available to develop and practice leadership skills. At camp, counselors help campers, shy or outgoing, get the most out of themselves through their participation in a supportive, positive group setting. Campers learn important life lessons and how to positively communicate […]