Provide Like A Parent

There is no greater act of service than to care for a child. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / michaeljung

Look at this photo. Beautiful, isn’t she? I look in those big blue eyes, and I see hope, happiness, and joy. That is why I named this child Leelou Joy. It’s how I felt about becoming a parent. But looking … Continue reading

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Be There To Show You Care

You have to do more than just wave a magic wand to get good behavior out of children. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / darrin

It’s time to have a conversation about young people and all the things they do that are wonderful, inclusive, respectful, and responsible. Unfortunately, these aspects are often overlooked. And when we do see them, we either don’t identify them as … Continue reading

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Sometimes You Just Gotta Say, “No!”

Twice this year I received phone calls from groups interested in using our camp. We scheduled a tour, we walked, we talked and, by the end of the visit, both groups made generous offers to use our facilities. Both were … Continue reading

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Children On The Autistic Spectrum

A little understanding goes a long way in helping autistic campers succeed at camp. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / jhandersen

“How’s Max holding up?” I ask a camp director who recently agreed to host this camper with autism. “Um,” she says before pausing. “He did pretty well after the first day. But it’s still not going great with the boys … Continue reading

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Bridging The Gap

Working with Generation Y staff can be challenging -- but also rewarding and fun! © Can Stock Photo Inc. / iodrakon / summoners

Generation Y has come to be known by several different titles: The Internet Generation, Echo-Boomers, The Boomlet, Nexters, and most commonly, Millennials. The different classifications suggest the generation is open to many interpretations. As a result, many older camp directors … Continue reading

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Belmont Empow Summer Workshops

Weekly sessions start June 24. Empow Summer Workshop is not your average day camp! It’s the place for kids to explore video production, video game design, animation, LEGO robotics, architecture, and digital music. Focus on one technology of particular interest, [...] More