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Tips for Helping Your Child Adjust After Summer Camp
The end of a summer camp session is often filled with hugs, laughter, and a few tears. After a session of adventure, connection, and personal growth, it's natural for campers to experience a mix of emotions upon returning home. This phenomenon, often referred to as...
Birthdays at Summer Camp
At Mountain Meadow Ranch, birthdays aren’t just special—they’re legendary! Whether your camper’s big day falls during their time at MMR or not, we believe every birthday should be filled with fun, laughter, and a little camp magic.Here’s how we make MMR birthdays...
Homesickness & Kidsickness: Preparing for The Best Summer Camp Experience
Summer camp is an exciting adventure filled with new experiences, friendships, and personal growth. But for many campers—and their parents—it can also bring a touch of homesickness (for kids) and what we like to call kidsickness (for parents missing their children)....
A Parent’s Guide to Writing Letters to Your Camper
Summer camp is an exciting adventure for your camper, and staying connected through letters is one of the most heartwarming ways to share in their experience. But writing a letter that encourages a response can be tricky! To help, we’ve created the 6 S's of Snail Mail...
How to Choose the Right Summer Camp: 5 Must-Ask Questions for Parents
Choosing a summer camp is an exciting but big decision! With so many options, how do you know which camp is the right fit for your child? Beyond just looking at dates, rates, and activities, it's important to dig deeper into a camp’s philosophy, culture, and approach...
The Value of Inclusivity and Authenticity at Summer Camp
In today's diverse and rapidly evolving world, fostering inclusivity and authenticity in environments where children and teenagers spend their formative years is more crucial than ever. Summer camps, as spaces of growth, learning, and connection, play a pivotal role...
Rediscover the Joy of Childhood: Unplugging at Summer Camp
In today's digital age, children and teenagers are increasingly tethered to screens, often missing out on the invaluable experiences that nature and personal interactions provide. Summer camp presents a unique opportunity for kids to disconnect from technology and...
The Art (and Science) of the Perfect S’more at Summer Camp
There’s something magical about making a s’more—the anticipation as your marshmallow toasts, the careful balance of flavors, and the inevitable sticky fingers. But did you know that s’more-making is more than just fire and melted sugar?
The Power of Choice: Building Independence and Resilience at Summer Camp
Because at the end of the day, summer isn’t just about what kids do—it’s about who they become.
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