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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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Four males campers stand together posing in the SLC lake.

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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Two male campers on a ropes course in the woods. One camper is supporting the other.

Summer Camp Builds Positive Character Traits in Kids

Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Category: Why Camp?

Learn About Camp Values at SLC Ah, summer camp—the magical place where children embark on unforgettable adventures, make new friends,…

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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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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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A young male and female camper pose in the SLC lake.

How to Choose the Right Sleepaway Camp for Your Child

Thursday, April 20, 2023
Category: Camp Families, Why Camp?

If you’ve decided to send your child to summer camp, pat yourself on the back: you’re making an excellent parenting…

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Group of female campers walk through a garden with a staff member.

How to Get the Most Out of Touring Sleepaway Camps

Monday, April 10, 2023
Category: Camp Families, Why Camp?

Are you contemplating sleepaway camp for your child? You’ve likely heard several camp names floating around and may feel you…

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Vintage black & white photo from the 1960s showing a group of teen campers at SLC.

6 Reasons To Join a Camp Alumni Association

Thursday, March 23, 2023
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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A parent hugs a female camper.

Is Your Child Ready for Overnight Camp? Are You?

Saturday, February 11, 2023
Category: Why Camp?

Many families ask us the question: how do we know when our child is ready for camp?

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Kids explore nature in the SLC garden.

Top 6 Reasons to Unplug at Surprise Lake Camp

Friday, January 20, 2023
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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