Say what??? Ok, hear me out. As the director of Greenwood Trails, a premier sleepaway camp in the Berkshires in Connecticut, I’ve seen how transformative the sleepaway camp experience is for kids. In today’s fast-paced world, children face constant pressure to succeed, often fearing making mistakes and failing. But camp offers kids a rare and (read more…)
Author: Owen Langbart
New Year’s Resolutions for Kids: Building Confidence and Character
As the clock resets and a new year begins, we often think about ways to improve ourselves. While adults focus on resolutions like eating healthier or exercising more, the new year is also a fantastic opportunity for kids to reflect on their growth and set meaningful goals. At Greenwood Trails, our summer sleepaway camp in (read more…)
Camp-Style Activities to Enjoy with Your Kids Over Holiday Break
I’ve seen firsthand how camp activities bring out creativity, confidence, and connection in kids every summer at Greenwood Trails, as we enjoy our time together in our sleepaway camp oasis in the beautiful Berkshires. But the magic of camp doesn’t have to end when summer does! Holiday breaks are the perfect time to bring camp-style (read more…)
Living with Gratitude: A Lesson Every Child Learns at Sleepaway Camp
Gratitude is one of the most valuable lessons we can teach our children (and ourselves), and summer camp is the perfect environment for it to flourish. In the rush of everyday life, kids often overlook the small, meaningful moments that make their days brighter. At Greenwood Trails, surrounded by nature and a supportive community, they (read more…)
Greenwood Trails Partnering with Parents
PARTNERING WITH PARENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE At Greenwood Trails Summer Camp in the beautiful Berkshires of Connecticut, we strive to give boys and girls ages 7-16 the best summer of their lives. Whether they come for a two-week session, three-week session, five-week session, or seven-week session, children get an amazing and full (read more…)