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Resilience Increases At Overnight Summer Camp
As the Director of Swift Nature Camp for the past 30 years, one of the most valuable skills we nurture in our campers is resilience. In today’s world, it’s easy to shield kids from challenges, but at camp, we believe…
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2026 Overnight Summer Camp Open House
OPEN HOUSE Sunday May 3rd 4:30pm Fullersberg Woods Oak Brook, Il A Note from Lonnie Hi there! Lonnie here. I wanted to share a little bit about why our local Open House at Fullersburg Woods is truly one of my…
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How Overnight Camp Prepare Kids For Being An Adult
Embracing Uncertainty: How Overnight Summer Camp Prepares Children for Life's Journey As the director of Swift Nature Camp for nearly 30 years, I've seen countless children embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and growth amidst the uncertainty of overnight…
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Unmasking the Myth: Why Summer Camp Movies Fail to Capture the Essence of Camp
Camp Movies VS Real Camp As the director of Swift Nature Camp, I've dedicated nearly three decades of my life to providing children with enriching and transformative experiences in the great outdoors. However, when I watch movies about summer camp,…
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Summer Camp Shortages in 2024
As the director of Swift Nature Camp for the pst 30 years, I've witnessed firsthand the escalating frenzy surrounding summer camp registration, as highlighted in the recent Washingtonian article. The piece echoes the sentiments we've encountered in our own efforts…
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Are Summer Camp Fairs Relevant in 2024
Technology has undeniably revolutionized the way families explore and evaluate potential residential summer camps. Websites, social media platforms, and virtual tours provide a wealth of information, allowing parents and children to peruse camp details, activities, and testimonials from previous attendees.…
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Is Your Summer Camp Safe?
Every parent desires a safe overnight summer camp experience for their child, yet the paramount importance of safety can sometimes be overshadowed by the excitement of camp activities, camaraderie, and nights around the campfire. It's a natural inclination for parents…
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Children Hate Overnight Summer Camp
Children often tell their parents they hate overnight summer camp for various reasons, and it's important to remember that not all children will have negative feelings towards camp. However, when some children express dislike for camp, it can often be…
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Summer Camp Failures
At Swift Nature Camp, we understand that summer camp can be a wonderful opportunity for kids to have fun, learn new skills, and make lasting friendships. However, we also know that camp can be challenging , stressful and a failure…
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Newsweek Magazine Recognizes SNC As One Of The Best
Swift Nature Camp Recognized America's Best Summer Camps 2023 by Newsweek Magazine Summer camps are an iconic American tradition. According to the American Camp Association (ACA), approximately 20 million kids go to summer camp each year—and for good reason. Camps…
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Are Overnight Camps Safe?
As spring arrives and camps begin to fill-up, families are already beginning to scramble for summer activities for their children. According to Lonnie Lorenz, Director of Swift Nature Camp for 28 years, selecting a summer camp is as important as…
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Overnight Summer Camps Creates "Kidsick" Parents
As the camp director of Swift Nature Camp, I'm familiar with homesickness in campers. I often see this as the buses pulled up to take the kids away to overnight camp, I couldn't help but notice the mix of emotions…
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Testimonials
SNC is down to earth and not a rich kids camp.
Jason