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Category: Camp Families

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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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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Two female campers celebrate their bat mitzvah at camp: they are smiling and holding small torahs.

Bar and Bat Mitzvahs at SLC

Friday, July 26, 2024
Category: Camp Families, Holidays, Program News, Why Camp?

Check out how you can become a b’nai mitzvah at SLC..

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Image of a hand holding an iphone with the SLC logo depicted on the phone.

I’m That Mom Who Didn’t Download the Camp Photo App

Thursday, July 18, 2024
Category: Camp Families

We love this Kveller article by SLC mom, Mara Bragg. Matching the energy of her son at camp, she’s taking…

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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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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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