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Activities Camp stories Camp traditions

Camp Rolling Hills: A Must-Read Summer Camp Series

A Summer Camp Book Series: Friendships, Firsts, and Being True to Who You Are Kids can fall into the magic of summer camp in the middle-grade Camp Rolling Hills book series by Stacy Davidowitz. Experience the adventures of sleepaway camp—raid wars, a dollop of romance, and lots of s’mores!   THREE BIG THEMES FRIENDSHIP Friendships […]

What parents can learn from summer camp
Parents

Lessons from Camp: Balancing Structure and Downtime

What we can learn from sleep away camp that can help bring structure and balance to our kids days at home. Spending the summer at sleep away camp is like being with family. When reveille blows at summer camp the day begins. The days are long yet fly by very quickly. Camps know how to […]

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Activities Campers

Recess Ideas For Families At Home

It’s time for RECESS! Take this necessary break play as a family! Playing involves physical and social skills that are vital to a kids development. Summer camp is the ultimate recess, giving kids weeks of time to enjoy carefree activities with friends. Here are seven great recess ideas inspired by summer camp! -Jump Around! At […]

Lessons from Summer Camp.
Campers Parents

Let’s agree to stay a happy family!

Creating Family Agreements Lessons from living as a summer camp family! When you arrive at summer camp you are greeted by your camp counselors who become your camp parents for the summer. There is great anticipation on the counselors parts to meet their kids as the begin living together as a summer family. Living like […]

playdough recipe
Activities Arts and crafts

At home play dough recipe!

MAKE YOUR OWN PLAYDOUGH! Easy playdough recipe to make at home or at summer camp! Here is a fun idea that makes every camper happy! Make some playdough! It is super fun to make and great to play with.  Here is one of our favorite recipes: Playdough ingredients: 2 cups warm water 2 cups flour […]