South Mountain YMCA Camps to host 4th Annual Egg-Stravaganza Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast Saturday April 19th, 2014 Egg-Stravaganza Egg Hunt Saturday April 19th 10:00am Egg Hunts by age group, spring crafts, face painting and a visit from the Easter Bunny!!! This community event is free and open to all. Kids of all ages can wear their …  Read More
They Teach It At Stanford!
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
A Survival Guide for 1st Time Summer Camp Parents
So you have made the decision to send your child to summer camp. It was a great decision. Thank you. You chose for your offspring to learn about the outdoors and themselves while meeting interesting people and making new friends. Well done. What is summer camp? It’s a child's Shangri La. It’s a place to learn, grow, make friends, and have …  Read More