Month: May 2012

Camp is quickly approaching and our assistant director and boys’ head counselor, Kate and Chris Tucci just moved in to their Greenwood Trails cabin this past weekend!  Their son, Hyatt who is now 4, is having a blast but wonders on a daily basis where all the campers are!   Hyatt can’t wait for them and (read more…)

Summer Camp Safety: Essential Questions Parents Should Ask by: Mary L. Pulido, PhD Kids love summer camp: Day camp, overnight camp, camps for swimming, sailing, hiking, biking, tennis, theatre, outdoor cooking, bird watching and more. Summer camp brings a boost of independence for children. As a child protection expert, it also brings to mind thoughts (read more…)

Mosquitoes and summer go hand in hand at Greenwood Trails (and any other camp on the East coast). Deet is an efficient way of preventing insect bites but some people prefer to repel them naturally. Here’s a great recipe to make your own natural bug spray! Pour 1/2 cup of witch hazel into an 8 (read more…)

We had a splendid time celebrating 50 days until Greenwood Trails and now, it’s time to start mentally preparing your camper for their time at camp. Chris Thurber wrote this great article for first time camper parents. Preventable Suffering Turner, the Junior Division Head, had been sitting with eleven-year-old Robin at the foot of the (read more…)

Let’s take a trip down memory lane, as we celebrate the coolest summer camp around: Session A 2011 Session B 2011 Session C 2011

Lil Riccy has been busy pinning his favorite things to his new Pinterest boards! His boards are filled with everything summer camp from things to pack, arts and crafts ideas, gnome pictures, camp food, tents, and everything in between! Follow Little Riccy on Pinterest! http://pinterest.com/greenwoodtrails/#

Let’s face it- Greenwood Trails is an awesome place to be!  2012 is going to be an amazing summer and we’re really excited to announce our newest activity to camp- Go Karts! Yes, Lil Riccy has tested the Go Karts and he has given his gnome approval to the activity!  So, get your courage on (read more…)