I was talking with a friend this week. She’s a good mom. Her kids have swimming, dance, and soccer lessons. She attends PTA meetings. She bakes cupcakes with the girls. So I asked her, “Where are you sending your kids this summer for camp?” It was an innocent question – small talk – but my friend was defensive. She said she didn’t have … Read More
The World Needs Camp: A Letter from Down Under
This letter was written by YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Staff Alum, Jeff Henry. While he composed it for the summer camp team, we feel it shows why camp is important for kids, staff, and the world. Hey there everyone! So its been a month since summer ended and, like me, you probably have been thinking about what Camp Conrad Weiser did for … Read More
Beating the Heat at YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser
Cooling off at YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Staff at YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser beat the intense summer heat by dumping a truckload of ice in the pool. As temperatures top 100 degrees for the third straight day, camp counselors add bags of ice to the swimming pool to cool off the campers and the rapidly warming pool water. “I jumped in the pool last … Read More
The Importance of Summer Camp
I believe in the power of summer camp. There, I said it. My name is Nathan Brant, CEO of the South Mountain YMCA Camps, and I am a summer camp believer. I may, however, be part of a dwindling number of believers. In this era of specialization, the value of a traditional summer camp experience with archery, canoeing, campfires, nature walks, … Read More
A new ICEP Trip? AWESOME. AND it’s to Spain? CAN I GO?!
The title above is how my thought process went when I heard about our newest international program. For me, one of the most exciting summer programs this year is the new ICEP trip to SPAIN! Not only is this a fun topic because it’s another great opportunity for our campers…it brings back memories from my first “real” international trip. I say my … Read More
