In today's world, life moves fast. We’re constantly connected, always on the go, and constantly competing with the latest trends. Social...

No one would argue that attending a sleep-away summer camp develops character in a child. The simple fact that a child is courageous...

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

In the previous post in this series, we shared with you our p hilosophy that guides our Activity Program. We believe to feel confident in...

At summer camp, bonds among friends grow stronger each and every summer. You have the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life,...