Camp does not have to end when the summer is over! When summer is over, kids get bummed because they have to go back to school, although parents may be silently rejoicing. This means homework, studying, getting up early, and resuming a routine, all of which don’t fall into the fun category! Just because summer […]
Learning to trust your gut Important lessons from summer camp What should I do? It is a question I hear from campers all the time. Although I’m their counselor, I don’t like to make decisions for them. When I feel it is needed, I give them suggestions or advice. Most of the time, though, I […]
The benefits and power of a positive attitude Let’s look at two campers. They are both 10 years old. They come from similar backgrounds. They are both interested in learning how to waterski. One camper looks really happy and excited. The other camper…not so much. So, what is the difference between the two? In this […]
Endless family fun Everything is possible at Happy Camper Live Has your child ever come home from camp and told you about all of the fun things they did, leaving you a little jealous? We’ve all been there a time or two! While we’re happy our kids are having so much fun, a part of […]
Keeping Kids Busy All Year Round Keeping kids busy when it’s warm and sunny out is easy. There are so many options that boredom rarely comes out to play. But, bring on winter, rain, and cold and you have a recipe for kids vegging out in front of the TV or playing videogames on their […]