Sustaining Summer: The Power of Monthly 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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Programming at SLC: The Perfect Blend of Structure and Choice
Surprise Lake Camp (SLC) offers a unique blend of structure and choice, empowering campers to forge their own path while…
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To Camp or Not to Camp with Friends from Home
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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The Importance of Teaching Kids Giving
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
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 Meetings: A Safe Space for Campers
At SLC, we believe that every camper should feel safe, heard, and valued. One of the ways we foster this…
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SLC’s Camper Care Team: A Helping Hand at 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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Jewish Summer Camp Prepares Students for Campus Challenges
Introducing impressionable children to strong cultural role models has never been more important. While the Middle East conflict is transpiring…
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Forge Your Leadership Path at Surprise Lake Camp: A Transformative Summer of Growth and Impact
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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Lean Into Summer Camp Gains This School Year
It’s not unusual for kids to groan and grouch a bit about going back to school each fall — and…
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