Monthly Archives: October 2012

The Magic of StorytellingLe magie de conte

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Dan Yashinsky

In l972 I moved to Toronto from California and got a summer job at Bolton Camp. It was run by Family Services and the kids were from the poorest parts of the city. Although I had spent time in a … Continue reading →

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Homesick And Happy: How Time Away From Parents Can Help A Child GrowQui s’ennuient plus : enfants ou parents?

Posted on October 23, 2012 by CCA Communications Committee

In an age when it’s the rare child who walks to school on his own, the thought of sending “little ones” off to sleep-away camp can be overwhelming—for the child and the parents.  But parents’ first instinct—to shelter their offspring … Continue reading →

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Call For Papers – 2013 Society of Camp Directors Writing AwardsDemande de communications – les prix d’ecriture 2013 de l’scd

Posted on October 4, 2012 by spreston

The Society of Camp Directors Writing Awards encouage excellence in research and writing relevant to organized children’s camping that will enchance the body of literature on professional practice and qualified directorship in Canadian camps. A hard copy of every submission … Continue reading →

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The Success of Phase 3 Waterloo Research Depends on YOU!!Le succès de la phase 3 de l’étude sur les camps dépend de VOUS!

Posted on October 2, 2012 by spreston

At present, over two hundred camp parents across the country have completed the Phase 3 Survey of the Canadian Summer Camp Research Project, a start to providing us with valuable feedback on a child’s summer camp experience.  We need more … Continue reading →

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