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Author: Sheryl, Camp Director

A smiling female camper gives a "high-five" to a male staff member.

Conquering Separation Anxiety for a Successful Camp Experience

Monday, April 28, 2025
Category: Camp Families

Your plans are set: it’s almost summer, and sleepaway camp drop-off day is quickly approaching. Although attending summer camp can…

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Two campers wearing swim goggles and holding floatation devices smile together in the lake.

6 Tips for Parents of First-Time Overnight Campers

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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 Surprise Lake Camp

Monday, February 3, 2025
Category: Holidays, Why Camp?

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

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Three male campers smile with arms around one another at a camp assembly.

To Camp or Not to Camp with Friends from Home

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Category: Camp Families, Why Camp?

Should your child attend camp with a friend from home or strike out on their own? It’s a decision that…

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Ways To Think About Gratitude This Thanksgiving

Ways To Think About Gratitude This Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Category: Giving, Holidays

Every Thanksgiving marks nearly a year’s worth of life experiences and world events, and every year feels different, in good…

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Four campers stand in front of a cabin with their backs to the camera and their arms around one another, wearing SLC backpacks.

Helping Your Child Transition From Summer Camp To School

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Category: Why Camp?

As a parent bringing your child home from summer camp, you might be tempted to metaphorically dust your hands and…

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Three SLC staff members are smiling at a camp barbecue.

The Hidden Benefits of Summer Camp Jobs

Friday, October 27, 2023
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

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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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Why You Should Tour Sleepaway Camp This Fall

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Category: Why Camp?

Fall is here: your child has returned to school, the days are getting shorter, and you’ve already begun to embrace…

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A group of female campers pose for a photo in the SLC lake.

6 Reasons To Enroll Your Child in 2025 Summer Camp Now

Friday, August 11, 2023
Category: Why Camp?

Your child has just returned from summer camp, and they’ve had a blast. In fact, they won’t stop telling you…

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