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 […]
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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
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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
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Mastering Adventure Skills and Building Leaders The most valuable part of overnight summer camp at Camp Jeanne d’Arc are the Senior Clubs. Camp Jeanne d’Arc has four active Senior Clubs: Senior Sailing Club, Senior Canoe Club, Senior Mountaineering Club, and Senior Riding Club. Why is it the most valuable? The senior club system provides campers
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We are an all girls overnight summer camp located on pristine Chateaugay Lake in the Adirondacks of Upstate New York. For girls ages 7-16. Our mission is to help families build strong girls.
704-960-3949 (Randy)
154 Gadway Road Merrill, NY 12955
