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The Power and Importance of Handwritten Letters

The art of handwritten letters seems almost archaic at this point. In fact, the average household received just one personal…

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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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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…

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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….

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Back to School Brings a New Year

In the camping world, fall brings with it the feeling of a new year. Camp people live from summer to…

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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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Fun for the Whole Family at Family Camp in Maine! (An MCE Article)

Alongside being a sleepaway camp for girls, from June to August Kippewa also hosts Family Camp. Our Family Camp is…

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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…

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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 ……

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Strengthening the Mind Through Movement and How Summer Camp Can Help

Physical exercise has a substantial link to brain function and thinking skills, according to a study carried out by the…

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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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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…

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Monmouth, ME 04259

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265 Turkey Sag Trail
Palmyra, Virginia 22963

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