One of the most meaningful parts of the summer camp experience is often the people leading it. While activities, traditions, and adventures all matter, the relationships children build with their counselors frequently leave the biggest and longest-lasting impact. For many campers, counselors become role models mentors... Read More

The Camp Effect: What Kids Remember Forever As summer approaches, many kids are already beginning the countdown to camp. Parents often notice it too. A child starts talking about counselors from last summer, remembers a favorite camp game, or asks whether an old camp friend will... Read More

 Teamwork in Action: Building Leaders Through Camp Every parent wants their child to grow into a confident leader but leadership doesn’t start with giving directions. It starts with learning how to work with others. At camp, teamwork isn’t something we talk about, it’s something kids experience... Read More

Empathy in Action: Learning Through Shared Experiences As we move through March and reflect on the spirit of the International Day of Happiness, it’s a great time to think about one of the most important life skills children can develop: empathy. At camp, empathy isn’t something... Read More

As Valentine’s Day approaches each February, conversations often center on love, kindness, and connection. While the holiday typically highlights family and close friendships, it also offers a meaningful reminder of something children deeply need year-round: a genuine sense of belonging. One of the most powerful places... Read More

Why Our Kids Need Nature, Wonder, and Awe Our partner camp, Mountain Camp, recently shared the following blog post from their camp in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Lake Tahoe, where vast forests, alpine lakes, and wide-open spaces are part of everyday camp life. Their campers... Read More

Why Summer Camp Still Matters in 2026 As the world becomes more digitized, fast-paced, and performance-driven, the timeless experience of summer camp stands out as a place where kids can unplug, reconnect with nature, build community, and grow in ways that schools and screens can’t replicate.... Read More

Around the Table: How Shared Meals Strengthen Our Camp Community Our partner camp, Farm Camp, recently shared a blog post titled How Shared Meals Strengthen Our Camp Community, celebrating how something as simple as gathering around food can shape meaningful connections. At Farm Camp, those shared... Read More

Every summer, something extraordinary happens when kids step into a camp environment: they grow. Not just in skills or confidence, but in friendships, in empathy, and in the joy of discovering who they are. Research from the American Camp Association (ACA) consistently shows that camp is... Read More