Camp Arowhon
Getting Ready For Camp
How can parents grow resourceful children? The role of failure is….
Sometimes kids allow their fear of failure to prevent them from taking on challenges… Some wise words on helping kids get through/past their fear of failure are here
ContinueLetter from a Camp Arowhon staff
There’s something special about Arowhon that’s really hard to put into words until you experience it. The summer I chose to come to Arowhon I had a few different job options to consider, but I picked Arowhon. I had an incredible summer, and each one following has been even better. Clearly, I love the […]
ContinueIn Homesick and Happy, Michael Thompson writes about a study where people were asked about their happiest childhood memory; more than 80 percent name a parent-free moment.
My Daughter Went Away to Camp and Changed By John Dickerson Children in summer camp can be their essential selves, not worrying about how their parents might react.Photo by Christian Science Monitor/Getty Images When I look at my phone, I see my daughter leaving for camp on my home screen. She stands at the bottom of […]
ContinueHow to choose a summer camp
The American Camp Association has great advice on it. See http://www.campparents.org/campvisits
ContinueLetter from a Dad to a 1st time camper
Open Letter to My Daughter, the Camper, by Scott Shamberg Dear Daughter, Tomorrow you leave for overnight camp, the first time you will be away from home for more than a night and/or not under the supervision of a loving grandparent. Overnight camp is one of the true gifts of your young life — a reward, […]
ContinueWhy French Kids Don’t Have ADHD
A provocative article on the Psychology Today blog investigates why in France, there is almost no ADHD. Read the article HERE
ContinueFailure: The New Success
by Paul Tough, author of How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character Kids need a combination of autonomy and support, and it’s often difficult for them to get this at home or at school. It’s a hard balance to strike for any parent or any teacher. Parents are sometimes so wrapped […]
ContinueWelcome to camp’s new website
Welcome to the new Camp Arowhon website. We’re excited about the clear and easy-to-follow navigation. We listened to feedback from our camper parents about the old site, and have tried hard to meet your needs better. For instance, all that good, urgent stuff like bus times and packing list is front row centre, under Parents […]
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