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Summer Camp in the Past - Camp Minocqua
WITHOUT THE COMFORTS BY BEVERLY PLUMMER Reprinted from the 1965 Chicago Tribune, Camp Minocqua for Boys is featured in the article and is the summer camp that Jeff Lorenz is an alumni of from 1966-1972. He went on to found…
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Camp Corner Newsletter 4/15/15
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Children Need More Nature The More High-Tech Education Becomes
THE HYBRID MIND: The More High-Tech Education Becomes, The More Nature Our Children Need I once met an instructor who trained young people to become the pilots of cruise ships. He described the two kinds of students he encounters. One…
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Camp Corner Newsletter 3/15/15
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Swift Nature Camp Review
Do you know kids & teens looking for a fantastic, good ol' days, totally hip & fun summer adventure that's reasonably priced? Delighting both girls and boys, Swift Nature Camp has been a favorite childhood experience for my boys each…
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Camp Corner Newsletter 2/12/15
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Kids Minds Need To Be Engaged Over The Summer
Like most parents you’re concerned about your child’s academic growth during the long summer break Recent Research by Harris Cooper, A university professor in association with the National Summer Learning Association, found that kids do forget information when school isn’t…
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ACA Accreditation
ACA Accreditation means that the summer camp you are considering has voluntarily agreed to undergo a thorough review of over 300 standards &emdash; from safety procedures to staff trainning and qualifications. The American Camp Association does not stand alone but…
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ACA REPORT- Directions: Youth Development Outcomes of the Camp Experience
Directions - View the full report (PDF - 2.8MB) Between 2001 and 2004 the American Camp Association conducted national research with over 5000 families from 80 ACA-Accredited camps to determine the outcomes of the camp experience as expressed by parents…
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Homesickness isn't really about 'home'
By Derrick Ho, Special to CNN August 16, 2010 8:06 a.m. EDT Experts advise parents against picking up their children from college if they complain about homesickness. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Homesickness is a distinct adjustment disorder with identifiable symptoms Expert: Homesickness…
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Finding an Overnight Camp That’s Truly Worth It
Sleep-away camp signup season is upon us, so any rational parents even considering the possibility will begin by asking themselves one question above all else: Really. They want over $1,000 a week now? For many parents who went to overnight…
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7 Ways Summer Camp Helps With Self-Realization
Self Realization is a part of growing up. It's the "fulfillment by oneself of the possibilities of one's character or personality. As parents we all strive to help our children to be the most be their best. This is not…
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