This excerpt is taken from Suze’s blog post, “Things That Summer Camp Taught Me.” Suze enjoyed her first year at Greenwood Trails this past summer. She is currently a Media Studies Digital Arts major at St. Michael’s College in Vermont. Suze is also a valued member of her school’s rugby team, which is undefeated and (read more…)
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Summer, Come Back!
As the season continues to grow cooler, let’s take a look at the best summer Greenwood Trails has ever had:
The best and the biggest!
Summer Camp is over for the 2013 season but it was definitely a memorable one. Greenwood Trails had record breaking numbers this summer with the best and the brightest campers and staff. Take a look at session A:
Greenwood Trails has Day Camp!
What are the benefits of a day camp, you ask? http://tweenparenting.about.com/od/activitiesgameshobbies/qt/Day-Camp.htm The summer months can be pretty long if your child has nothing to do while waiting for school to begin again in the fall. Day camp can fill the gap – by helping your child learn a new skill, make friends, exercise, or have (read more…)
Springing Our Way to Summer!
Spring begins tomorrow and we are delighted about it! Although we buckled down in October for a long and blustery winter, I have to say- it was easier than we thought it’d be! The gang (Owen, Andrea, Kate, Tucci, Marie, and Rich) headed to Atlantic City to the American Camp Association’s Tri State Conference this (read more…)
Camp- the Greatest Present
By Russell Roeder I think every parent should figure out a way to get their kid to a sleepaway summer camp. They should go for at least a week (two would be better), and certainly before the child turns 12. Summer camp is about more than fun, argues Russell Roeder. Kids need to get out (read more…)
It’s Cold but Go Outside Anyway!
Did you know that the idea of snow making came from a man whose ski area is in a neighboring town near camp? Walt Schoenknecht’s stroke of genius has been keeping people active in wintersports for ages! If you’re looking for a fun way to spend a day with your family (or two or three) (read more…)
Happy Thanksgiving from Greenwood Trails to You!
We wish all of our GWT campers and families a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Scruff is the New Pink
It’s November- which means that besides some good eating and fun family get togethers, it’s a time to become aware of men’s health issues! In October, we raised awareness of breast cancer by wearing pink. In November, we raise awareness of important issues like prostate cancer by not shaving. In fact, this month has become (read more…)
Fall is Here!
While it’s not GWT’s favorite season, it’s still a great time of year! Your campers might be itching for a fun time outdoors and though it might not be the warmest weather, you can still bundle them up and send them outside with these great ideas that can still keep camp fresh in their memory: (read more…)
