A Parent Reflects on the Unique Resilience Developed at Camp
We’re in that fantastic—yet overwhelming—part of the year where school is winding down, and our kids are getting increasingly anxious for summer to start. There’s both a blossoming hysteria emerging with each warm day, and a growing ennui about dragging themselves out of bed each morning, contrasting but equally strong impulses.
Spend Time Outdoors, Even in the Winter!
There’s an old cliché – there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing. Well, we live that out here in my household! My kids love playing outside no matter what the weather. And if you gear up the right way, you can enjoy being outdoors as a family, year-round, no matter where you […]
Fall Reunions Reminder — Save Those Dates!
Join us for our Fall Reunions in the DMV and Richmond!
Early Bird Registration Coming Soon for our 101st Summer!
Every year around this time, when summer is put to rest and we have only our memories of our recent camp summer, we turn toward the season ahead of us, and to life at home and at school. And we also get ready for the NEXT summer, when we’ll be back at camp again. […]
How to Prepare For — and Avoid — Homesickness At Camp
Do you worry about homesickness at camp? Or about missing your child too much? These do’s and don’ts will help you prep your child and yourself for a successful summer!
Lessons Learned in Going From Camp Director to Camp Mom
My final blog in a series devoted to what it was like to send my son to camp for the first time even though I am already a camp director. I learned that it isn’t easy, but it is good!
My 6-Year-Old Son’s First Sleepaway Camp Experience
Off he went — my first born — to sleepaway camp. And even though I’m a camp director myself, I now saw it all through a camp parent’s eyes. And it’s not easy!
Is my child ready for sleepaway camp?
Camp Director Elizabeth Dawson Shreckhise answers the questions that parents most want to know about sleepaway summer camp readiness.
The Power of Summer Camp to Build Life Skills
Parents are finding that their kids benefit from life skills, like being a self-starter, resilience, and personal responsibility. Camp can help get them there!