by Anna Ellena-Rosenau | Nov 14, 2025 | Beyond the Campfire
Anti-Resolutions: Embracing the Natural Rhythm of Winter Every year, the new calendar year whispers promises: “New Year, New You.” But at camp, we know growth doesn’t follow a calendar. Children and families flourish in rhythm with nature — learning, exploring, and...
by Anna Ellena-Rosenau | Nov 14, 2025 | Beyond the Campfire
A Winter Solstice Reflection and Gentle Invitation “Sometimes I wish I could photosynthesize so that just by being, just by shimmering at the meadow’s edge … I could be doing the work of the world while standing silent in the sun.” — Robin Wall Kimmerer The winter...
by Anna Ellena-Rosenau | Nov 13, 2025 | Beyond the Campfire
A Gentle Pause: 5 Invitations to Re-Center This Holiday Season Below are five gentle invitations — not a checklist or another demand, but small ways to bring calm, connection, and a sense of presence back into your home.Take what speaks to you, leave the rest. 1. Mini...
