Working at camp is not “just” a summer job, it is a vehicle to build the skills one needs to be successful in any job they pursue after camp. There…
Camp is Necessary for the Future Workforce: According to Forbes
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15 Camp Lessons the Kids Will Never Forget
Growth takes place when the kids are on their own. BY JESS MICHAELSPublished: January 19, 2020 Here are five camp lessons they’ll learn and keep with them for life. TO HAVE…
Anxious parent? Sending the kids to camp can be great for you, too!
Sending your child to camp for the first, second, or even 8th time, is no easy task. There are lots of things parents could worry about: will my child be…
Welcoming New Campers
One of the things that makes Watitoh special is how we welcome our 1st-time campers. Once you choose Watitoh as your summer home, a number of things will happen between…
Taking a “Time Out” from being a “Phone Addict!”
Taking a “Time Out” from being a “Phone Addict!” In today’s day and age, there are many reasons to choose sleepaway rather than the plethora of options for kids summer…
Living the Dream: Week 2
It’s hard to believe that the second week of camp has come and gone. And what a week it was! Beginning with our first Sunday Special Event Day, we experienced…
LEAD Conference
This event is sponsored by the American Camp Association and brings together camp leaders that range in grade from Freshman to Junior year of High School. LEAD has been designed…
Conversations with Amy Bass
Britton and Drew were recently invited to be interviewed on camp parent, Amy Bass’ radio show “Conversations with Amy Bass.” Amy asked questions all about choosing the right camp…
Why summer camp is more important than ever before!
We hear it all the time- “What’s with these young people? They can’t focus, can’t communicate, they’re entitled, self-centered, constantly staring at their screens!” Well folks, this is the…
Living the Dream: Week 6
Egad it was Olympiad! Week 6 has come to a close and so has our most sacred tradition. Color War was a fantastic three days of competition, camaraderie, and spirit….
