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Why Summer Camp? Simple by Design
In today's world, life moves fast. We’re constantly connected, always on the go, and constantly competing with the latest trends. Social media has created a fear of missing out, with everyone trying to keep up with the "perfect" image. The pressure to be better, do more, and look flawless can feel overwhelming. Add in the noise of social media influencers, constant notifications, and endless distractions, and it’s easy to see why we crave a break from it all. That’s where sum

CampArcadia
Jan 31, 20254 min read


Why Summer Camp?: Connecting with Nature's Splendor
At a recent fall retreat of Maine Summer Camps , Board President Matt Pines exclaimed that summer camp is the last tech free, play based learning environment for children. All of the Camp professionals in attendance know first-hand the value of this statement. In The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness , Jonathan Haidt helps readers understand the crisis point we are in with our children. The statistics are overwhel

CampArcadia
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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