The Power of Camp in My Life

28 Feb / by: CCCA / 0 comments /

When I went to camp at 17, I was an angry, rebellious kid with a chip on his shoulder and a mean streak to go with it. I spent most of my energy trying to get attention or gain acceptance. I was living in the shadow of an older brother who was able to do […]

Taking a Breath

13 Feb / by: CCCA / 0 comments /

The Power of Camp     Summer camp is a breath of fresh air. At least that’s how singer-songwriter Justin McRoberts sees it.     McRoberts, who has recorded seven albums and is a speaker at camps and elsewhere, says that he first experienced camp at age 13 in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada […]

How a Week in the Outdoors Can Benefit Kids

26 Jan / by: CCCA / 0 comments /

There was a time when the plaintive call came often, “What’s there to do, Mom?” You seldom hear that anymore. Before kids are barely out of diapers, they are bombarded with compelling opportunities for amusement. Little mites scurry about on ice rinks and soccer fields followed by rabid parent fans. The teams sport expensive uniforms. […]

Tips For Finding a Summer Spot in the Outdoors for Your Kid

26 Jan / by: CCCA / 0 comments /

When I was a kid, you went to camp where your parents wanted to send you, and their choices were somewhat limited. But these days, the camp consumer is much more discerning, and that shift has helped create many new breeds of camps. There are so many different types of camp experiences, in fact, that […]

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