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Pati Egan Lodge Princess 1972

DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN YOU WERE INDUCTED INTO LODGE? Maybe 1967? I’m not sure. HOW OLD WERE YOU AS A LODGE OFFICIAL? I think I was 20. My first year…
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Which Mini Camp Experience Is Right For Your Child?

Which Mini Camp Experience Is Right For Your Child?

Choosing the right first overnight camp experience is a meaningful decision for families. For many parents, the question is not whether camp is valuable, but which type of camp best…
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Is Your Child Camp-Ready? A Parent’s Guide for First-Time Overnight Campers (Ages 8–10)

Is Your Child Camp-Ready? A Parent’s Guide for First-Time Overnight Campers (Ages 8–10)

Deciding whether your child is ready for overnight summer camp is a big milestone, especially for families considering a residential camp experience for the first time. If your child is…
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The Perfect Beginning: Why Mini Camp Sessions Are Essential for Your 8-10 Year Old's First Camp Experience

The Perfect Beginning: Why Mini Camp Sessions Are Essential for Your 8-10 Year Old’s First Camp Experience

Every parent remembers that bittersweet moment when they realize their child is ready to spread their wings. For many families, that moment comes around age eight, when children begin showing…
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From the Director's Desk- Ten thousand and ninety-eight measures of gratitude, and rest

From the Director’s Desk- Ten thousand and ninety-eight measures of gratitude, and rest

Dear Camp Friend,  During the waning days of 2025, we did something I don’t recall doing for twenty Christmases. We fully closed Camp to visitors, including day-hikers. The temporary move…
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Compare Summer Camps Checklist: The Ultimate Parent's Guide (2026)

Compare Summer Camps Checklist: The Ultimate Tool for Choosing the Right Camp

Helping first-time camp parents make informed decisions with a side-by-side summer camp comparison scorecard. Introduction: Why a Camp Comparison Checklist Matters Choosing the right summer camp for your child is…
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