Interview for Gain, not Pain
June 28, 2025
During orientation, we coach our counselors on ways to talk with campers. One of our first rules is to make sure the campers know you care and that y...
Camp Champions Blog
Kids Who Can Figure Things Out
June 27, 2025
Have you noticed how different people respond to bad news or challenges? Kid A gets a C+ and thinks, “My teacher just doesn’t like me.” Kid B says, “...
What Campers Take Home From Camp
June 19, 2025
Most of my adult friends have what you might consider “regular” careers. You know, doctors, lawyers, teachers, business, tech. They aren’t spending t...
Skills That Help Kids Get Unstuck
June 13, 2025
If you’re getting our daily camp videos (or hopefully will be soon), you’ve probably noticed I spend a ton of time walking around camp each day. It m...
Standing in the parking lot (without a sleeping bag)
June 05, 2025
Picture this: A fourteen-year-old standing in a camp parking lot in June. This kid’s got no toothbrush, no sleeping bag, no swimsuit, and no change o...
A list of names that matters
May 29, 2025
I have to tell you what just happened. I just heard a list of names that might not catch your eye, but tells you a core thing you need to know about ...