You know those mass emails your second cousin sends you? The ones warning you about the dangers of cotton socks and chewing gum. Or the ones that promise you good luck or a free Ipad, ONLY, if you forward to everyone you know. I'm not a fan. But, when I received this 'viral email' from my mother, who knows I detest them, I gave her the benefit of … Read More
The Bride Wore Bug Spray
By Katherine Rosman Reposted from The Wall Street Journal (July 21, 2010) Instead of bridesmaids and groomsmen, there will be "head counselors" when Serena Orgel, 35, and Josh Young, 36, get married this September at Lake Bryn Mawr Camp in Honesdale, Pa. Instead of bridesmaids and groomsmen, there will be "head counselors" when Serena Orgel, … Read More
Finding a Good Summer Camp
I was talking with a friend this week. She’s a good mom. Her kids have swimming, dance, and soccer lessons. She attends PTA meetings. She bakes cupcakes with the girls. So I asked her, “Where are you sending your kids this summer for camp?” It was an innocent question – small talk – but my friend was defensive. She said she didn’t have … Read More
The World Needs Camp: A Letter from Down Under
This letter was written by YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Staff Alum, Jeff Henry. While he composed it for the summer camp team, we feel it shows why camp is important for kids, staff, and the world. Hey there everyone! So its been a month since summer ended and, like me, you probably have been thinking about what Camp Conrad Weiser did for … Read More
Beating the Heat at YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser
Cooling off at YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Staff at YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser beat the intense summer heat by dumping a truckload of ice in the pool. As temperatures top 100 degrees for the third straight day, camp counselors add bags of ice to the swimming pool to cool off the campers and the rapidly warming pool water. “I jumped in the pool last … Read More
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