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Five Reasons to Become a Camp Counselor

April 3, 2020

Top Five Reasons to Pursue a Rewarding Camp Counselor Job in Illinois Experience the joy of shaping young minds as a camp counselor at an overnight summer camp in Illinois! Join us on a transformative journey where each day brings…

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Camp Corner - Newsletter March 2020

March 17, 2020

Coronavirus Disease Update

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Summer Camp And COVID-19 UPDATE

March 12, 2020

The Latest Covid News at Camp 2021 COVID-19 SUMMER CAMP PLAN QUARANTINE CONTRACT- please download and complete Swift families - As we all anxiously await the beginning of camp we all need to realize that SNC will be different in…

Published in Parents

Reading at Summer Camp

March 9, 2020

At Swift Nature Camp our campers tend to be those smart kids who like to learn and since they have no screens, they have plenty of time to read. At this old fashioned summer camp we have an achievement award…

Published in Old Fashioned Summer Camps

Promote Environmentalism In Children

February 27, 2020

Today, the environment is part of every political conversation, especially global warming. Yet, despite science a large number of people do not believe that it is a relevant issue. As the Director of an overnight summer camp with a science…

Published in Environmental Camp

Is Technology All Bad for Children?

February 25, 2020

As the owner of Swift Nature Camp for over 25 year we have seen many changes in why parents send thier children to Overnight Summer Camp. Prior to cell phones and tablets parents were excited that children would be able…

Published in Parents

Skywalker At Swift Nature Camp

February 24, 2020

If Anakin Skywalker had gone to Swift Nature Camp, he would not have become Darth Vader. For a child in pseudo-slavery with a single parent, young Anakin Skywalker was surprisingly well adjusted. His mother had educated him well and clearly…

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Camp Corner Newsletter 2/20

February 18, 2020

All the latest News From SNC

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Hiking at Summer Camp

February 18, 2020

At Swift Nature Camp our campers each summer take a hiking trip out into the woods. Despite the weight of thier packs, the bugs or even rain in the tent often campers come back feeling good about thier trip. I…

Published in Hiking Camp

Summer Camp Builds Acceptance

February 5, 2020

As a camp director in the camping industry for nearly 1/2 of my life I constantly ask my self what are the positive benefits we provide to children. Oh sure, we play out side and are away from technology and…

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