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The Importance of Summer Camp

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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

March 22, 2011 · Categorized: Summer Camp

A new ICEP Trip? AWESOME. AND it’s to Spain? CAN I GO?!

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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

February 23, 2011 · Categorized: For Camp Professionals, International, Resident Camp, Summer Camp, Travel, YMCA
Tagged: Audrey Preston, Camp Conrad Weiser, Camp Questions, Conrad Weiser Camp, Holiday Programs, Jeff Henry, Nathan Brant, Nathan Scott Brant, Overnight Camp, Parent Camp Questions, Parent Questions about Camp, Resident Camp, South Mountain YMCA, South Mountain YMCA Camps, South Mountian YMCA, Sue Williams, Summer Camp, Summer Camp Professionals, What do you do at Camp, YMCA, YMCA Camp, YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser, YMCA Summer Camps

A Survival Guide for 1st Time Summer Camp Parents

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So you have made the decision to send your child to summer camp.  It was a great decision.  Thank you.  You chose for your offspring to learn about the outdoors and themselves while meeting interesting people and making new friends.  Well done. What is summer camp?  It’s a child's Shangri La.  It’s a place to learn, grow, make friends, and have …  Read More

February 11, 2011 · Categorized: Resident Camp, Summer Camp
Tagged: 1st Time Camp Parents, Berks County, Berks County Camps, Berks County Day Camps, Berks County Youth Programs, Bynden Wood, Bynden Wood Day Camp, Camp Conrad Weiser, Camp Parent Questions, Day Camp, First Time Camp Parents, Jeff Henry, Nathan Brant, Parent Questions about Camp, Reading Camps, Reading Summer Camps, South Mountain YMCA, South Mountain YMCA Camps, YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser, YMCA Camps

THE MOST FUN YOU CAN HAVE OVER PRESIDENTS’ DAY WEEKEND!!!

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Snow is falling all around us… and that means one thing: it's time for WINTER CAMP. Yes boys and girls, its almost here and Camp Conrad Weiser is eagerly awaiting your arrival on the mountain. Winter camp starts on Friday, February 18th and we can’t wait to see you!! We’ve got lots of snow on the mountain right now but it’s gonna be fun no …  Read More

January 25, 2011 · Categorized: Day Camp, Resident Camp, Summer Camp, YMCA
Tagged: Audrey Preston, Bynden Wood Day Camp, Camp Conrad Weiser, Conrad Weiser Camp, Day Camp, Greg Rider, Holiday Camp, Holiday Programs, Holiday Programs in Berks County, Jeff Henry, Nathan Brant, Nathan Scott Brant, Resident Camp, South Mountain YMCA, South Mountain YMCA Camps, South Mountian YMCA, Summer Camp, Winter Camp, Winter Programs, YMCA, YMCA Camp, YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser, YMCA Holiday Camp, YMCA Winter Camp

A Day in the Life of a Camper . . .

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. . . through the Eyes of a Camp Counselor. Its Monday morning at about 6:50 am.  I wake up to the sound of birds, beautiful sunshine, and the not-so-gentle snores of the boys in my cabin, Loggers 2.   The boys are all still asleep after night well spent at the Council Ring for campfire.  We stayed up late telling stories and laughing. Now, at …  Read More

January 21, 2011 · Categorized: Nature, Resident Camp, Summer Camp, YMCA
Tagged: Camp Questions, Jeff Henry, Overnight Camp, Parent Camp Questions, Parent Questions, Parent Questions about Camp, Resident Camp, South Mountain YMCA, South Mountain YMCA Camps, Summer Camp, What do you do at Camp, What is summer camp like, YMCA Summer Camp Life, YMCA Summer Camps

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