“Think for yourself.” You’ve probably heard it before. You may have even said it before, to yourself or to another….
Kippewa News
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…
The Summer’s Most Amazing Sleepaway Camps in the U.S. featuring Camp Kippewa
In the age of self-driven cars; stock photo memes (what even is that!?); screens in every room, drawer,…
The Benefits of Nature at Maine Camps – An MCE Article
Echoing Maine Camp Experience Camps’ values and beliefs about the importance of kids unplugging and spending quality time outdoors, Kimberly…
A Leap Into the Unknown: How Working at Summer Camp Can Help You Find Your Life’s Purpose
by Margaret Stockard When I was growing up, I wanted to be three things: a professional tennis player, a…
Beyond the Friendship Bracelet: How Summer Camp Gives Children a Powerful Advantage
I have heard some people remark that parents who send their kids away to summer camp for weeks at…
Gaining Life Skills at Maine Summer Camps – An MCE Article
By Kimberly Paris, a Maine camp alum, camp parent, and Maine Camp Experience as a Campcierge™ “Summers are for parents.” That…
Overcoming Homesickness: Getting Back to the Magic of Camp
“Camp is like Hogwarts.” Perhaps you have thought about summer camp as a magical boarding school type place or…
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…
Traditions and Summer Camp: How Memories Represent More Than Just Momentary Fun
by Margaret Stockard A cake goes “splat” right on the floor after first rebounding off a…
