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Category: Why Camp?

Group Meetings: A Safe Space for Campers

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 Helping Hand at Camp: SLC's Camper Care Team

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

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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Jewish Summer Camp Prepares Students for Campus Challenges

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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Lean Into Summer Camp Gains This School Year

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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Helping Your Child Transition From Summer Camp To School

Helping Your Child Transition From Summer Camp To School

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Category: Why Camp?

As a parent bringing your child home from summer camp, you might be tempted to metaphorically dust your hands and…

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B'nai Mitzvahs at Camp

B’nai Mitzvahs at Camp

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

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

Thursday, July 18, 2024
Category: Camp Families, Why Camp?

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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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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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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