Empowering Educators: Maria’s Story
Maria walked calmly to the lectern with her tassel swinging as she walked. A quick adjustment of the microphone and she spoke.
Write Their Story – Coping with Change: A Sister’s Story
A sister is a built-in friend, but after Anya and Kyra made a long and difficult cross-country move in the middle of a pandemic, they were ready to meet new friends and become a part of their Texas community
Write Their Story – Riding High: Levi’s Story
Levi loves the thrill of riding horses, looming high up in the air like a giant; he says riding makes him feel “tall and fast.” Thankfully, he gets to have this annual experience thanks to his time at Camp El Tesoro.
Camp Fire’s Delicious History
August 10th is National S’mores Day, so get out your skewers, stoke those coals and settle in for a little Camp Fire history.
Camper Spotlight: Making Camp Special
Summer camp is a phenomenal chance to form new and long-lasting friendships.
Camper Spotlight: Two Friends
Summer camp is a phenomenal chance to form new and long-lasting friendships.
A REAL Summer Camp Story
Like many other kids my age, I grew up watching camp movies like The Parent Trap and Camp Rock. Though those movies admittedly aren't the most realistic portrayal of summer camp, watching them made me long to have a magical summer camp experience as the main characters had.
Camper Spotlight: Breaking Boredom
Summer vacation can be the most enchanting time of a child’s life, or it can be the most boring. And a boring summer vacation is like a firework with no color or sound; it lacks the magic. Serenity relates to this idea wholeheartedly as she feels summer is a “waste of time” without camp.
Camper Spotlight: Freedom & Friendship at Day Camp
There was a bright gleam in her eye when Quinn explained all the different activities she loves to do at Camp Fire Summer Day Camp in Parker County.
Camper Spotlight: A Camp Haiku
Summer camp is an important aspect of a child’s life. It is a time for relaxation, human connection, growth, and serves as a brief respite from the chaos of our technology-filled world.
Inclusion Statements: Why Specificity Matters
You may have noticed that this year we’ve updated/expanded our inclusion statement.
A Transaction of Trust
As a camp kid you see the fun, the freedom, the adventure and joy. It is the time to break free from your parents, find your voice and flex the muscles of independence. Camp is important.
