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Empower Your Child for Sleepaway Camp Growth

Empower Your Child for Sleepaway Camp Growth

Friday, June 21, 2024
Category: Camp Families

Summer camp is an excellent opportunity for children to develop practical new skills, make friends, and gain independence outside of…

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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, January 24, 2024
Category: Holidays, Why Camp?

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

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The Hidden Benefits of Summer Camp Jobs

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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Aerial image of Surprise Lake Camp

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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The Benefits of Preparing for Summer Camp — In the Fall

The Benefits of Preparing for Summer Camp — In the Fall

Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Category: Why Camp?

Are You Ready for the Summer? For many parents, sending kids to summer camp can often involve a last-minute scramble….

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Summer Camp Builds Positive Character Traits in Kids

Summer Camp Builds Positive Character Traits in Kids

Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Category: Why Camp?

Ah, summer camp—the magical place where children embark on unforgettable adventures, make new friends, connect with nature, and create memories…

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6 Reasons To Enroll Your Child in 2024 Summer Camp Now

6 Reasons To Enroll Your Child in 2024 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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If Kids Can Get Homesick, Can Parents Get “kidsick”?

If Kids Can Get Homesick, Can Parents Get “kidsick”?

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Category: Camp Families

Summer camp can be an exciting and transformative experience for kids: it offers opportunities for personal growth, independence, and unforgettable…

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Conquering Separation Anxiety for a Successful Camp Experience

Conquering Separation Anxiety for a Successful Camp Experience

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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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