Tag: overnight summer camps
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What George H.W. Bush Learned at Overnight Summer Camp
Did Any Presidents Go to Overnight Summer Camp? On this Presidents Day, I found myself wondering: Did any presidents ever go to summer camp? It turns out the answer is yes. I discovered that George H. W. Bush attended overnight…
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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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Camp Corner 5/24
Parent Influencer Info Teen Leadership Info Get Ready For Camp Info See Recording Of Parent Zoom, Getting Ready For Camp 2024
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Is Your Summer Camp Safe?
Every parent desires a safe overnight summer camp experience for their child, yet the paramount importance of safety can sometimes be overshadowed by the excitement of camp activities, camaraderie, and nights around the campfire. It's a natural inclination for parents…
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It's Not Too Late to Enroll in Overnight Summer Camp
Limited Availability at Sleepaway Camp With summer just around the corner, many parents and children are eagerly planning their activities. If you've been considering sending your child to an overnight summer camp but have hesitated, don't worry—it's not too late!…
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Why Parents Don't Send Their Children To Overnight Summer Camp
Are you a parent who has never sent your child to overnight summer camp? You may have concerns about your child’s safety, homesickness, and the overall experience. However, by not sending your child to camp, you may be missing out…
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Things We Can Do To Reduce The Impact Of COVID On Our Kids
Over the past 2 years the pandemic has had an effect on summer camp. Sure we had to change activities and procedures to ensure that camp was a safe place for all. But, what we saw was that our camp…
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Reunion This Sunday
Join us on ZOOM This Sunday ZOOM LINK BELOW Happy New Year Swifters, In the last 25 years we have always done an in person reunion, this year sadly, we are moving to Zoom. So please try and make it…
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Pitching Magic -When unresolved grief goes to summer camp.
Stephen Wallace is director of the Center for Adolescent Research and Education (CARE), a national collaborative of institutions and organizations committed to increasing positive youth outcomes. Pitching Magic When unresolved grief goes to summer camp. Source: Jonathan Wells Camp appears…
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Hiking at Summer Camp
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…
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Summer Camp Develops Grit
Having been lucky enough to work with kids as much as I have, I can say that most of the generalizations made about modern children are false. They are smarter more respectful than they are given credit for, they can…
Published in Outdoor Youth Camp
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