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Behind the Scenes of Staff Training: How Staff Prepare For The Summer At Kippewa.

Have You Ever Wondered How Staff Prepare For The Summer At Kippewa?   PRE-CAMP TRAININGS AND PROGRAM PREPARATIONS Pre-Camp and…

Summer Sleepaway Camps for Kids: Taking a Step Back (A New York Family Article)

Summer Sleepaway Camps for Kids: Taking a Step Back By Jess Michaels in New York Family Magazine Summer camps have been…

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Girls Becoming Their Best Selves – A Podcast Interview With Ginger Clare

Our Camp Director Ginger met recently with the great folks at Campfire Conversation to discuss how we can help girls…

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To Raise Brave Girls, Encourage Adventure

I recently asked a six-year-old what bravery looked like. The response was: “when you stand up to a bad guy.”…

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The Age of Getting Ahead: How Navigating Your Mindset Can Help You Thrive

  Becoming is better than being.   Do you believe the above statement is true? If so, why? If not,…

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Think For Yourself: How Summer Camp Nurtures Independence

“Think for yourself.”  You’ve probably heard it before. You may have even said it before, to yourself or to another….

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The Importance of Culture and Diversity at Summer Camp

Today marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year commonly referred to as Rosh Hashanah. Although Camp Kippewa does not…

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Overcoming Homesickness: Getting Back to the Magic of Camp

“Camp is like Hogwarts.” Have you ever thought summer camp was similar to a magical boarding school? I have heard…

Battling the ‘I’m Right! You’re Wrong!’ Rhetoric: How Summer Camp Teaches Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Consideration

by Margaret Stockard In a world where opinions fly like balls at Wimbledon and people hide behind screens to scream…

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Working at Camp Kippewa: What to Expect as a First-Year Camp Counselor

  Camp Kippewa off-season is in full swing as we get ready for the busy summer, and hiring staff is…

How Will You Wiggle?

As winter is blowing in, it can be challenging to stay active with the colder temperatures and fewer daylight hours….

Professional Development: The CampGroup Retreat and the Commitment to Continued Learning

Professional development is very important not only during the summer, but throughout the year. At the CampGroup Fall Retreat, 17 phenomenal…

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Summer Address (after May 15)
1 Kippewa Drive
Monmouth, ME 04259

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Suite 102, #218,
265 Turkey Sag Trail
Palmyra, Virginia 22963

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