Is Your Child Ready for Overnight Camp? Are You?
Many families ask us the question: how do we know when our child is ready for camp?
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Category: Why Camp?
Top 6 Reasons to Unplug at Surprise Lake 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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The Enduring Value of Friendships Forged at Camp
Parents are understandably concerned with providing experiences for their children that will help them to grow up to be healthy…
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Camp Through the Generations: A Family Tradition
If you’ve ever sent your child to summer camp or thought about doing so, you may not realize that you…
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Why Jewish Summer Camps Are Important for Kids and Teens
Every summer, parents send their children off to summer camp, and for good reason. Camp helps kids and teens make…
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Preparing for College Life with Sleepaway Camp
Most parents think of sleepaway camp as an opportunity for their children to get fresh air, get exercise, get new…
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7 Ways Sleepaway Camp Builds Independence and Resilience in Kids
Every parent wants to raise resilient children. The good news is that kid’s brains are naturally better-equipped for learning adaptive…
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The Benefits of Sleepaway Camp During the Pandemic
The pandemic has curtailed many of the interpersonal activities: in-person school, going to movie theaters, large events, holiday gatherings, and…
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What Happened When My Daughter Went to Sleepaway Camp for the First Time
This post by SLC alumna Nancy Johnson Horn, was originally posted on The Mama Maven blog. In 2019 I sent…
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Camp and Belonging
By Jerry Meyer and Bradley Solmsen This piece was recently featured on eJewish Philanthropy’s website. As leaders of a Jewish…
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