Dear Camp, Well the two months of camp have passed and guess what? I did it, camp is over and it’s a bittersweet moment. At the beginning I almost thought that I was going to hate this place, but I soon grew to love it and call it a second home. The time was well spent here and I could …
Heart LITe: dirty Jobs of leaders-in-training
So you wanna be a Heart Leader-in-training? Congratulations, you just picked the dirtiest job at camp! No worries, it’s also extremely rewarding. Heart LITes are the early birds and night owls. Basically, they keep camp running behind the scenes. And they’re a counselor’s best friend on nights off. Not only do Heart LITes have the drudge work, they also reap the …
Is your child ready for camp?
The easiest way to know that your child is ready for camp…they tell you! But let’s be real, it’s not that easy! Here are some questions to ask yourself: 1. Does my child spend the night out? 2. Will my child eat food prepared by someone other than me? 3. Can my child bathe themselves and take care of basic …
True love… a Valentine for camp
Sometimes campers say it best… I loved getting this “Valentine” in today’s mail. Jane– Dear Jane, Hello there! I hope you, and everyone out in Hunt, are doing well. I have been thinking of you all lately! As Valentine’s Day approaches, I find myself extremely preoccupied with the thought of camp—all those hearts! 🙂 Of course, not that camp is …
What we *don’t* tell kids about summer camp
Let’s start with what we DO tell kids about camp: It’s fun! You get to ride horses, shoot arrows, swim in the river! You live with other kids your age—like a giant sleepover. It’s a world especially for kids (even the grown-ups are more like cool babysitters than like parents). You get to do lots of things you don’t get …