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UGA researchers: Boys meaner than girls at school
For many years at Swift Nature Camp we have been teaching our staff to be on the look out for Mean Girls and Boy Bullies. New research says that both are areas of concern. But what is most important is…
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Ecoliteracy In Your Child
Recently we were wondering why our environmental program at SNC has such an impact on children. We thought it might be how we taught or because kids are with others who values nature. Then I found this article which talks…
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Why families appreciate summer camp!
Posted by Jud Millar It's the time of year when we all take time to reflect on all the things in our lives we have to be thankful for. This may include being grateful family, health, friends, and the little…
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The Battle Between Success and Compassion
As parents we always want to try raise the best kids and often I wonder cano I raise a child that is successful and caring? The research seems to show they parents need to start by looking at the mixed…
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Building Resilience in Children
They say in America these days our kids are having less opportunities to be challenged in a positive way and therefore having a negative impact on them as adults. Please read below and see how camp can help supplement your…
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10 Ways to Build Gratitude In Our Children
Daily at camp we promote Grataude. It can come in many way from enjoying our nice weather, nature or even friendships. We believe if gratitude was part of very life we would build a kinder group of folks. I recently…
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Resilience is just one of the many benefits children receive from camp.
Resilience is just one of the many benefits children receive from camp. Over the years parents have asked us what they can do to increase a child's resilience at home. The following are some thoughts. Make connections Teach your child…
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Finding The Right Summer Camp
Summer seems a long way off, but now is the time to be looking at summer camps to find just the right camp for your child. Remember that the best camps fill very fast. For that reason....... Signing up far…
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Beliefs For My Child
So as parents that have a respect for Nature often I think what I want to leave my son. Obviously it will be a world with a clean and sustainable environment. But more importantly there are areas that I want…
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Vitamin N - The Cure
Have you heard of vitamin N? It has been part of humanity forever. Yet, today fewer and fewer families are getting enough. Here is a list of ideas that will improve health, cognitive and creative benefits and help your child…
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Why Go To Summer Camp
When we chat with parents for the first time, often a question we get is “Why would I send my child to an overnight camp, we have plenty of local programs.” Yes, this day and age we all can find…
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Summer-Camp Food Has Changed
Summer camp is a long tradition. In this video Lucile Ball plays a camp cook. Fortunately, for all of us our cook Michelle never has days like these. This day and age no longer does camp food mean junky food.…
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