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
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
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