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Group of male campers on a hike, holding up another camper in their arms.

Sustaining Summer: The Power of Monthly Giving

Friday, January 10, 2025
Category: Giving

Surprise Lake Camp (SLC) is a summer oasis of friendship and adventure that lasts just a few precious weeks each…

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Group of campers gather around staff members at the SLC Farm.

Programming at SLC: The Perfect Blend of Structure and Choice

Monday, January 6, 2025
Category: Camp Families, Program News, Why Camp?

Surprise Lake Camp (SLC) offers a unique blend of structure and choice, empowering campers to forge their own path while…

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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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Image of two hands. One hand is giving a red, cut-out paper heart to the other hand.

The Importance of Teaching Kids Giving

Monday, December 2, 2024
Category: Giving, Holidays

As a holiday, Thanksgiving is a time for many things: feats of culinary coordination, feasts with family and friends, and,…

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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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Group of young female campers sitting together in a gazebo at camp.

Group Meetings: A Safe Space for Campers

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Category: Camp Families, Why Camp?

At SLC, we believe that every camper should feel safe, heard, and valued. One of the ways we foster this…

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A male staff member sits with a male camper at camp, smiling at one another.

SLC’s Camper Care Team: A Helping Hand at Camp

Monday, October 14, 2024
Category: Camp Families, Our Staff, Why Camp?

Summer camp is a time for fun, friendship, and adventure. But for some campers the transition to a new environment…

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A male staff member wearing an "Israel" shirt, sits with two, smiling male campers at a camp assembly.

Jewish Summer Camp Prepares Students for Campus Challenges

Monday, October 7, 2024
Category: Camp Families, Why Camp?

Introducing impressionable children to strong cultural role models has never been more important. While the Middle East conflict is transpiring…

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A group of teen leadership campers pose together in front of the lake at Surprise Lake Camp.

Forge Your Leadership Path at Surprise Lake Camp: A Transformative Summer of Growth and Impact

Monday, September 16, 2024
Category: Camp Families, Why Camp?

Surprise Lake Camp’s Camper Leadership Program (former work program) is a selective experience designed to cultivate the next generation of…

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A smiling male camper poses in front of the SLC lake holding a sign that reads "Passed my Deep Water Test."

Lean Into Summer Camp Gains This School Year

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Category: Camp Families, Why Camp?

It’s not unusual for kids to groan and grouch a bit about going back to school each fall — and…

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