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  • VeggieTales

    For some time now I have been a Veggie Fan. But yesterday my dream came true! As you can see from the photo I got to meet Bob and Larry in person. So how did this come about? Well they…

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  • Crafts At Camp

    Look it’s Ashley! Mid October we happened to be driving by Madison Wi. and decided to stop on in and spend some time with Ashley. It was great fun! She showed us around the downtown area and we even had…

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  • Camp Counselor Training

    We know how important it is to be a camp counselor. We work with them everyday for 3 months each summer. Yet the best counselors do not just show up to camp and say, “let’s have fun”. No, they take…

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  • Nature In Fall

    Despite cooler temperatures and most leaves have fallen from the trees allowing those who want to get out and see nature a much better chance for success. However, watch out for hunters as well, several hunting and trapping seasons are…

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  • Summer Camp Kids Write Home

    When it comes to chatting with the world outside the woods of Camp Netimus, the girls here go a little crazy with their fonts. Forget plain old 12-point black Helvetica. Bubbly, heart-dotted letters in shimmery orange or shiny purple reign…

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  • Past SNC Counselor Becomes A Missionary

    Almost a month has past since I arrived in Valencia, Venezuela. During the first month, my team and I have become familiar with the title “the gringos,” which is the nickname that most of the citizens here refer to us…

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  • A Feel Good

    After watching this I was so touched I had to put it here. I hope that some of our summer camp kids feel this good after coming to camp.

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  • Stop Bullying Today

    Jeff Liken has spent 25 years working with teens and young adults, helping them navigate the perils of the adolescent stage of life to grow into confident, centered adults. He is also a summer camp consultant. Here are his thoughts…

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  • Kids Need Nature

    National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has issued a health report called Whole Child: Developing Mind, Body and Spirit Through Outdoor Play. The report reveals how America's addiction to time indoors affects our physical and mental health. Reviewed by an independent panel…

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  • Summer Camp Models

    Have you seen this girl before..... If you were at Swift a few summers back Lexie was there enjoying a more natural way of life. She even won the Ernie Swift Environmental Award for her caringness to animals. We are…

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  • Zack Plans His Return

    In mid-September just a few weeks after camp we found ourselves traveling through Tennessee. So we thought we stop in and see Zack. It was great spending time with him at his local malt shop. We laughed at many camp…

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  • Science Summer Camps

    Environmental Science Camp was held in early September for the 5th grade class of the Minong and Solen Springs Schools. Over 40 children participated at this event. It has been nearly 20 years since the schools have come out to…

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This is my 5th summer, I love it.

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