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Why Being a Camp Counselor Is the Best Internship You’ll Ever Have
How Being a Camp Counselor Can Shape Your Future Every college student wants a summer that’s more than just another line on a résumé. Working at a summer camp — especially one like Swift Nature Camp — can be one…
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Camp Corner 10/2025 Newsletter
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Parents Can Inspire Their Children
How Parents Can Inspire Motivation in Children — Lessons from Swift Nature Camp Helping kids stay motivated in today’s fast-paced world is a challenge many parents face. With screens, social media, and constant distractions, it’s easy for children to lose…
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Parents Be Intentional And Avoid Remorse
How Thoughtful Parenting Can Help Kids — and You — Avoid Regret By Lonnie, Director of Swift Nature Camp for 30 Years Below is picture of son Forrest with famed M. Brandwein After 30 years at Swift Nature Camp, I’ve…
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Camp Reduces Comfort By Providing Misogi
Comfort Is Holding Kids Back — Why Kids Need a Little Misogi at Camp These days, kids are surrounded by comfort. They’ve got screens to keep them busy, parents who step in to fix problems, and food that’s ready at…
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Camp Corner Newsletter 9/2025
All the latest news from Swift Nature Camp SEE THE SUMMER 2025 CAMP PICTURES Discovery Camp Pathfinder Camp Explorer 1 Camp Explorer 2 Camp ENROLLMENT 2026 Sign up Wednesday 10-1-2025
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Welcome Camp Kupugani Families
Dear Camp Kupugani Families, We’re Jeff and Lonnie, directors of Swift Nature Camp in Wisconsin—and friends of Kevin and Miss Natasha for nearly two decades. Like many of you, we were heartbroken to hear that Camp Kupugani is closing its…
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How Summer Camp Builds Grit In Camp Kids
BRUISES, NOT SCARS — A CULTURE WE’VE ALWAYS LIVED, NOW PUTTING INTO WORDS Hi Swift Nature Camp Families, Have you heard of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt? It’s making the rounds right now—and for good reason. It takes a…
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Is Your Child Ready for Overnight Camp? We’re Here to Help!
As a parent, sending your child to overnight summer camp for the first time is a big step. You want them to build confidence, make friends, and have fun—but also feel safe, supported, and understood. At Discovery Camp, part of…
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Best Way To Keep Your Child Off A Screen & Social Media with a Tech Free Summer Camp
How to Get Your Child Off Social Media This Summer — The Easy Way By Jeff Lorenz, Director of Swift Nature Camp Let’s face it — today’s kids are more connected to their screens than ever before. Social media, streaming,…
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How To Find Wisconsin's Best Summer Camps
Discovering the Best Summer Camps in Wisconsin: What Parents Should Know By Lonnie, Camp Director at Swift Nature Camp Choosing the right summer camp for your child is both exciting and a little nerve-wracking. As a camp director in Wisconsin…
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Families In Illinois Choose This Overnight Summer Camp
Why Illinois Families Adore Swift Nature Camp – The Ultimate Sleepaway Experience for Chicagoland Kids By Lonnie, Camp Director at Swift Nature Camp As a dedicated Illinois parent and director of Swift Nature Camp, I truly understand how tough it…
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