Happy Campers: Catalina Island Camps (Howlands Landing, CA)
Catalina Island Camps “We really talk with our kids and with our counselors–even more so during training–about encouraging kids to make their own decisions.” (Maria Horner) Maria & Tom Horner Video of the Catalina Island Camps interview with Maria Horner Catalina Island Camps
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Happy Campers: Colvig Silver Camps (Durango, CO)
Colvig Silver Camps “Processing is a big part of camp. You have to process everything for it to really settle in and within our time frame–four weeks–you really have time to do this.” (Clay Colvig) Clay Colvig Video of the Colvig Silver Camps interview with Clay Colvig Colvig Silver Camps – Letters from Camp…
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Happy Campers: Tom Sawyer Camps (Altadena, CA)
Tom Sawyer Camps “We are so fortunate we hear wonderful things from our parents. And one of them is the fact that kids got to take safe risks with caring adults.” (Sarah Horner Fish) Sarah Horner Fish Video of the Tom Sawyer Camps interview with Sarah Horner Fish Tom Sawyer Camps
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Happy Campers: Jefunira Camp (Stanford, CA)
Jefunira Camp “I still wake up every morning, really grateful that this is what I get to do. I love everything about working in the camping world.” (Jeff Gamble) Jeff Gamble Video of the Jefunira Camp interview with Jeff Gamble About Jefunira
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Happy Campers: Walton’s Grizzly Lodge (Portola, CA)
Walton’s Grizzly Lodge Summer Camp “Our kids are all there [at camp] with different needs…and we really need to meet them right where they are.” (Julie Walton) Julie Walton Video of the Walton’s Grizzly Lodge interview with Julie Walton A Day At Walton’s
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Happy Campers: Cheley Colorado Camps (Estes Park, CO)
Cheley Colorado Camps “They [Campers] are always building this really magical community because they are all striving to be the best person they can be.” (Brooke Cheley-Klebe) Brooke Cheley-Klebe & husband Kurt Video of the Cheley Colorado Camps interview with Brooke Cheley-Klebe The Cheley Experience
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Happy Campers: Bar 717 Ranch (Hayfork, CA)
Bar 717 Ranch “So we take the middle high school and younger kids in separate groups and talk about: WHAT IS COMMUNITY? How are we going to live here? This is our home for these two weeks we are together. We talk about what that looks like, it terms of how we treat people.” (Gretchen…
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Happy Campers: Camp Champions (Marble Falls, TX)
Camp Champions is located in Marble Falls, Texas, and is a camp for boys and girls from kindergarten through 12th grade. Sessions range from one through six weeks. This Happy Campers Interview is with Camp Owner/Director Susie Baskin. Video: Happy Campers Interview with Susie Baskin, Owner/Director of Camp Champions Camp Champions – A Summer Camp…
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Happy Campers: Carmel Valley Tennis Camp (CA)
Carmel Valley Tennis Camp is located in Carmel Valley, California and is camp for boys and girls ages 10-18. Sessions are one or two weeks. This Happy Campers Interview is with Susan Reeder and Steve Proulx, the owners and directors of Carmel Valley Tennis Camp. Video of the interview
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Happy Campers: Camp Chippewa for Boys (Cass Lake, MN)
Camp Chippewa for Boys is located in Cass Lake, Minnesota and is camp for boys ages 8 – 17. Sessions are four or eight weeks. This Happy Campers Interview is with Camp Directors Mike and Mary Endres, who have a long history with Camp Chippewa. Video of the Camp Chippewa interview with Mike &…
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9 Secrets for Raising Kids Who Become Thriving Adults
9 Secrets for Raising Kids Who Become Thriving Adults camp secret#1 Connection Comes First Creating a close and connected family culture that promotes positive, lifelong relationships is the most important thing we can do for our children.Social connections, more than athletic or academic accomplishments, predict happiness and success.Forming a positive, nurturing relationship with your child…
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