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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Healthy Skin and a Healthy Lake!
LET’S TALK ABOUT SUNSCREEN! Sunscreen is one of the staples of camp, summer, childhood, and hopefully adulthood! When we think…
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…
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.”…
Rock, Paper, Scissors, SUPPORT!: Teaching Kids To Build Each Other Up at Camp
There’s something very right about a room full of confident girls doing their own thing. That’s one of the biggest…
The Confidence Gap for Girls: 5 Tips for Parents of Tween and Teen Girls (A NYT Article)
Between the ages of 8 and 14, girls’ confidence levels fall by 30 percent. Fighting it requires taking some risks….
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,…
Building Authenticity: Being a Great Leader in Today’s World
Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm. —Publilius Syrus Strong and cultivated leadership in today’s…
21st Century Skills: What Google and Summer Camp Have in Common
What do you want to be when you grow up? That’s a question you have probably heard many times ……
