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Author: Laura Miller

Attending Camp with Friends from Home

Attending Camp with Friends from Home

Thursday, March 23, 2023 | by Laura Miller
Category: Camp Families, Why Camp?

Are you on the fence about sending your child to camp with a friend from home? It’s a difficult decision;…

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6 Reasons To Join a Camp Alumni Association

6 Reasons To Join a Camp Alumni Association

Thursday, March 23, 2023 | by Laura Miller
Category: Alumni, Giving, History

If you’ve ever reminisced about the idyllic days of your youth at camp, or thought about sending your own child…

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The Hidden Benefits of Summer Camp Jobs

The Hidden Benefits of Summer Camp Jobs

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | by Laura Miller
Category: Our Staff

If you’re looking for the ideal summer job, it’s smart to take a strategic approach. The best jobs are those…

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Three campers enjoy Shabbat services at Surprise Lake Camp.

The Positive Impact Summer Camp Can Have on Jewish Identity

Friday, February 3, 2023 | by Laura Miller
Category: Camp Families, Why Camp?

If you’re considering sending your child to summer camp, you might have priorities like fresh air, exercise, socializing, and healthy…

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6 Tips for Parents of First-Time Overnight Campers

6 Tips for Parents of First-Time Overnight Campers

Friday, February 3, 2023 | by Laura Miller
Category: Camp Families, Why Camp?

If your child is anywhere between six and twelve years old, congratulations: they’re at the prime age for attending an…

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Teen SLC campers pose inn the woods, next to a wooden bench.

7 Reasons Trees Rule at Surpise Lake Camp

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | by Laura Miller
Category: Holidays, Why Camp?

Trees! They are certainly all around us at Surprise Lake Camp and we never take them for granted. This month…

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Kids explore nature in the SLC garden.

Top 6 Reasons to Unplug at Surprise Lake Camp

Friday, January 20, 2023 | by Laura Miller
Category: Why Camp?

Digital devices are a distraction to all and an addiction to many. Scientific research has shown that technology interferes with…

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