From Campfire to Classroom: How Summer Camp Skills Power the School Year
With backpacks packed and buses rolling, the school year has officially begun. For many kids, the transition from carefree summer…
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Category: Why Camp?
Wearing Our Values: Recognizing Character at SLC
At Surprise Lake Camp, our five core values—Community, Compassion, Courage, Gratitude, and Grit—aren’t just words on a plaque. They shape…
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6 Tips for Parents of First-Time Overnight Campers
If your child is anywhere between six and twelve years old, congratulations: they’re at the prime age for attending an…
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7 Reasons Trees Rule at Surprise Lake Camp
Trees! They are certainly all around us at Surprise Lake Camp and we never take them for granted. This week…
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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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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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