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Catherine Ross

Communicating with camp parents

March 19, 2019By Catherine Ross

No matter where they are from, camp directors recognize that communication with parents has always been and continues to be a priority. Camps communicate regularly through their websites, email and social media.  But many camps are encouraging parents to communicate […]

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Thanks to camp…

May 6, 2018By Catherine Ross

Young campers learn about themselves and the world around them The Canadian Camping Association is in the midst of a national marketing campaign called Thanks to Camp. Campers and camp staff across the country have been asked to produce a […]

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How to pack for summer camp

March 24, 2018By Catherine Ross

For returning campers, shopping and packing are part of the excitement and anticipation as they eagerly count down the days to departure. For new campers, it is an important step in the preparation for camp. Camps provide an outfit and […]

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Choosing a summer camp

March 15, 2018By Catherine Ross

Now is the time to start thinking about registering your child for their first summer camp experience. For most camps, registration begins in the fall and continues through winter and spring. The process of choosing the right camp for your […]

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Summer Camp: a gift that lasts a lifetime

December 28, 2017By Catherine Ross

Parents who send their children to camp are giving them an experience that will reap lifelong benefits. Sometimes thoughtful grandparents offer such a gift, knowing they could not select a more lasting, valuable present. While the child is at camp, […]

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What can parents expect of a camp director?

June 30, 2017By Catherine Ross

Feeling anxious as your camper heads off on a summer adventure? Not to worry – your child’s safety and security is top priority for all camp staff.

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How to pack for summer camp

May 22, 2017By Catherine Ross

Before sending your camper off for the summer, be sure to check this handy guide to what belongs, and what doesn’t belong, in their suitcase.

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Leading the simple life – at camp!

March 6, 2017By Catherine Ross

In his book, Simplicity Parenting, Kim John Payne asks the question,  “Are we building our families on the four pillars of too much: too much stuff, too many choices, too much information and too fast.”  He argues that these trends […]

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Why summer camp is amazing

April 12, 2016By Catherine Ross

Campers reveal, in their own words, what made their experience so fantastic and memorable. I love camp because it’s a welcoming, calming experience and so fun! – Makela For my first time at camp this was an amazing experience. – […]

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Cottage or Camp?

April 10, 2016By Catherine Ross

How will your children spend their summer? Life skills, friendships and fun are just a few of the benefits of a camp experience, writes Catherine Ross. As a camp director, I had many conversations at camp fairs with parents, who […]

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