Summer Camp

How to Cultivate a Love For Baseball, Kingswood Style

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      A recent article in The Washington Post highlighted the decline in interest for youth baseball. The cost of equipment and the need for adult supervision were cited as the prime reasons for this trend. Missing completely was the real deal killer: baseball is difficult to learn. Especially at the age when kids … Read more

Happy Parents, Part One

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Happy Parents, Part One      It’s wonderful when blogs write themselves. The commentary below is just tip of the iceberg- taken directly from parent surveys from the summer of 2014. For us, receiving feedback that affirms the value of our program, philosophy, community, as well as the effort that we put into running Kingswood, … Read more

The Value Of Camp: The Sleepaway Camp Formula

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Kids Enjoying Sleepaway Camp

Take one child. Remove him or her from the urban environment with its emphasis on material acquisitions. Place him in a rural environment with its demands inherent in nature. Separate him from the security of home where happiness is expected. For several weeks, substitute a community living experience where happiness is earned. Withdraw for a … Read more

Transitioning From Camper To Counselor

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“I don’t know.” That’s what I said to my student. “But, was it worth all that money to send a man to the moon? You are the teacher, so tell me.” Naturally, I told the youngster that his view on the matter was the one that counted. “You mean that I can write anything I … Read more

My Child At Summer Camp

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Summer Camp And How Long Kids Stay

The Birth Of Camping The camping industry has witnessed a strong calling for shorter sessions in recent years. Gone forever is the fundamental purpose of the birth of the camping industry exactly 150 years ago this coming summer. On the eve of the Civil War, the headmaster of the Gunnery School in Connecticut led a … Read more

Tips For Running A Successful Beginner’s Hiking Trip

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Leading a hiking trip for a group of young campers or first time hikers takes a unique approach, but it is important work that can direct a young person toward a lifetime love of the outdoors. It is extremely rewarding to witness the “aha moment” that often comes on one of these adventures. Likewise, a negative experience can be a deterrent, so take this responsibility seriously.

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Kingswood Camp For Boys Formula

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Kingswood Camp For Boys Formula

Our Philosophy The summer of 2014 marks the Wipfler’s thirtieth summer running Kingswood Camp. Many things have changed at Kingswood since that first summer in 1985: boys have grown up, become counselors, and eventually had to move on to their careers; we’ve added a soccer field, built a new Main Lodge, refurbished virtually all of … Read more