CAMP BLOG

Benefits of Summer Camp
Sleepaway camp is a wonderful, growth-filled experience. Parents, however, may underestimate the benefits of residential camp and what it will do for their child. “Some

From Caterpillar to Butterfly: How Camp Transforms
You can spot them from a mile away- the shy, overwhelmed camper slowly emerging from the busload of cheerfully shouting kids. This new camper creeps

Working as a Camp Counselor to Boost Your Resume
Internships, volunteer work, GPAs, oh my! Putting together a resume is tricky business, but as any employer will tell you, having a strong resume is

Camp Through the Eyes of Staff
When it comes to camp, it’s all about the kids and the joy that they experience during their summer away, but have you ever wondered

Making the Transition from Day Camp to Sleepaway Camp
It’s that time of the year again when making summer plans jumps to the forefront of all of our minds. Although the thought of falling

Why Summer Camp Is Worth Every Penny
It’s the beginning of the year and a time that typically inspires introspection. Is it a good time for a career change? Should we have

5 Tips for First Time Counselors
Congratulations, you got the job of your dreams and you are set to spend your summer months blissfully working at summer camp. But for now,

Why Parents Should Send Their Kids To Camp
Choosing a camp for your child is a very important decision, and it’s one that we don’t take lightly at Canyon Creek. Parents browse hundreds

How Camp Teaches Me To Lead
Camp inspires confidence A great leader appears confident, even in times of weakness, which can prove to be supremely difficult. After a few upsets, nothing

25 Things We Will Miss About Summer
As the leaves begin to change colors and the weather gets a little chillier, we can’t help but think of summer and all of the