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Sleepaway Camp vs Day Camp for Younger Kids | A Director’s View
Sleepaway Camp vs Day Camp: How Parents Decide What’s Right for Their Child By Lonnie, Camp Director for Over 30 Years at Swift Nature Camp For more than 30 summers, I’ve had the same conversation with parents—sometimes over the phone,…
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Summer Camp Is More Than Fun
At Swift Nature Camp in the picturesque Northwoods of Wisconsin, adventure and discovery await. Directed by the warm and welcoming duo, Lonnie and Jeff, this camp is a place where kids can experience nature at its best, creating lifelong memories…
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Can Parents Ruin Their Childs Summer?
Parents Can Ruin Their Child's Summer: A Camp Director's Perspective As the director of Swift Nature Camp for nearly three decades, I've witnessed firsthand the joy and transformation that summer camp can bring to children's lives. However, I've also seen…
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7 Benefits of Sending a Girl to an Animals Overnight Summer Camp
7 Benefits of Sending a Girl to an Overnight Summer Camp with Animals Choosing the right summer camp for your child can be a daunting task. However, if you're considering an overnight summer camp with animals for your daughter, you're…
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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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Newsweek Magazine Recognizes SNC As One Of The Best
Swift Nature Camp Recognized America's Best Summer Camps 2023 by Newsweek Magazine Summer camps are an iconic American tradition. According to the American Camp Association (ACA), approximately 20 million kids go to summer camp each year—and for good reason. Camps…
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Animals at Summer Camp in Il.
Illinois summer camps that offer animal-related activities provide children with unique opportunities to learn about and connect with the natural world. One such camp is Swift Nature Camp, which offers a variety of animal-focused activities. Some advantages of attending Swift…
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Why Summer Camp Builds Lasting Friendships
Swift Nature Camp is an overnight summer camp that focuses on nature and outdoor activities, and we have seen firsthand the power of shared interests in creating lasting friendships. When children come to our camp, they are surrounded by others…
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Can Children with ADHD Attend Sleep-away Summer Camp
Summer camp is an excellent opportunity for kids to develop social skills and long-lasting friendships. For neurodivergent children, it can provide a clean social slate and a chance to connect with others who share similar experiences. In a recent survey,…
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Camp Corner 1/23
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Residential Summer Camp Is More Than Fun
For many parents, sending their children to residential summer camp is an important part of their child's development and growth. While some may view camp as a mere vacation or break from the daily routine, the benefits of overnight camp…
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Sumer Camp Gives A Competitive Advantage
Recently, we came accross the below article in the Washington Post. We found it extremely informative because it highlights the what and the why parents send their children to overnight summer camp. Something we have been wondering for years, because…
Published in Parents
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