Sandy Abbott

A Celebration of Achievement and Community Banquet Night at Camp Jeanne d’Arc is nothing short of magical. At the end of each summer, counselors and staff plan a celebration of achievement and community while at the same time create an evening to remember.  Campers spend the afternoon with their cabins enjoying picnic lunch and a […]

How to manage re-entry from summer camp There are no shortages of articles preparing you and your child to go away to overnight camp.  But what about coming home? When the kids come home from camp, you are likely to see a change.  A little swagger.  A touch of ‘I don’t need you.’ Perhaps even

One of the oldest and most-revered traditions at Camp Jeanne d’Arc Why do traditions even matter?  How are traditions from a 100-year camp still relevant today? Traditions create a community of campers across decades and represent the values that have stood the test of time.  Let me explain via one of the oldest and most-revered

Top Five Reasons Smugglers is the Best Game on the Planet There.  I said it.  Camp Jeanne d’Arc’s game of Smugglers is the best game on the planet.  Make me believe otherwise!  Try, but you won’t succeed.   How Smugglers is Played Smugglers is a game that is played into the night where ten campers and

This summer we were so delighted to welcome back a wonderful alumnae Leila Molahan to conduct a three-day workshop, “Mindfulness and Meditation.”  She connected so well with the campers and provided an amazing experience for the campers.  Here is a reflection by Leila about her time at camp: This past July, I had the experience