How Wildwood Ranch Changed My Life
Share on facebook Share on pinterest My name is Rachel Hoehn. I was a day camp counselor at Wildwood Ranch the summer of 2012 and…
What Camp Counselors Wish Parents Knew before Summer Camp.
By Beth Luberecki Ever wonder what your kids’ camp counselors are actually thinking? How annoyed are they by last-minute questions, helicopter parenting or missing supplies? We spoke with some current and…
Is Paying for Summer Camp a Challenge? Here’s how to Cover it without Breaking the Bank.
When Lacey Trezza learned that her parents couldn't afford the horse camp she wanted to attend during the summer, she took matters into her own hands.The 8-year-old hashed out a…
Cooking in Our Kitchen: Taco Tuesday
It’s almost everyone’s favorite day of the week at camp, Taco Tuesday! Whether it’s tacos, nachos or quesadillas we make this day extra special. We mix it up in three…
Scotland’s Outdoor Play Initiative has Some Lessons for the Rest of the World
Authors Michal Perlman Professor of Applied Psychology and Human Development, University of Toronto Catherine Bergeron Research Co-ordinator and PhD Student, Counselling Psychology, McGill University Nina Howe Professor of Early Childhood…
An Ode to Summer Camp: From a Counselor’s Eyes
Share on facebook Share on pinterest Each community has a unique culture, as does every summer camp. Having the privilege to work in various camp environments, I've been exposed to…
Cooking in Our Kitchen: Breakfast Scramble
I am not a morning person. My breakfast normally consists of a couple cups of coffee. But if there’s food, I’ll eat. Now with the kids being home all the…
THE DANGERS OF OVER- SCHEDULING YOUR CHILD
All things come to an end and so too shall this season of "shelter in place" during COVID-19. There may be ups and downs still to come but the hope…
Helping Our Kids Manage Disappointment Over Cancelled Summer Plans
https://vimeo.com/417064795 In this video, Dr. Tina Payne Bryson talks about the disappointment our kids might feel as their summer activities are being cancelled due to the pandemic. There may be…
The Camp Experience is Transformational
The impact that CAMP had on my life.I first went away to an overnight camp with my church at age 10. I had been to sleepovers and even away from…