Welcome to Happy Camper Live Podcast! Experience the magic of summer camp 365 days a year! Our first episode focuses on the story behind Happy Camper Live with creator Allison Miller, Owner and Camp Director and Executive Producer Steve Slavkin, Writer, Director and Producer. Listen as the reality and fiction of summer camp led to […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]