More than Skits and Costumes: How Performing at Camp Fuels Growth You know you are at overnight summer camp when the costumes come out and the skits start … skitting? And while performing at camp is super fun, there is something deeper happening. Campers who perform loosely-produced skits in front of groups are gaining confidence, […]
More than Skits and Costumes: How Performing at Camp Fuels Growth Read More »
Camp Cures Loneliness Overnight summer camp provides opportunities for building community, forming deep friendships, and creating support networks to combat loneliness. According to a June 2025 study by The World Health Organization, social isolation and loneliness among teens is on the rise. It’s interesting how kids can spend all day with their peers in school
Camp Cures Loneliness Read More »
We are excited to announce that we are expanding the roles at Camp Jeanne d’Arc for Courtney Shutts and Liz Rambo! Both Courtney and Liz are CJDA alumni and Camp parents, and are wonderful contributors to the operation of Camp Jeanne d’Arc during camp as well as the off-season. Knowledgeable about all things CJDA and
Expanded Roles for Courtney and Liz at CJDA Read More »
We are excited to keep our community in the loop of all the amazing things happening at Camp this summer! Summer Update #1: Summer Update #2: Summer Update #3: Summer Update #4:
Summer Updates 2026 Read More »
New Traditions Born from Longstanding Experiences Sometimes new traditions are born out of longstanding experiences. For example, have you ever stared at a fire and watched the embers float to the sky? Maybe you’ve tossed in a dry leaf or pinecone to see what would happen. Every once in a while something creates a spark
Spark Night at Camp Jeanne d’Arc Read More »
