Sandy Abbott

Camp Jeanne d’Arc has the best dining experience of any summer camp in the country.  Wow, that’s quite a claim!  I’m sticking with it because it’s not only the camp food that is great, but it’s the welcoming environment and the ritual of coming together that create memorable moments around meals. The mixed-age family-style tables,

If this is your first time going to overnight summer camp, we’ve got ten things you’ll need to know!  From packing must-haves to pre-camp jitters to how you find a “new you” — this Ten Things You Need to Know as a First-Time Camper will shed some light on how to prep for the overnight

Dear Camp Jeanne d’Arc Community, We have lots to share in this issue of Blue Sparks! Sandy and Randy Abbott celebrated ten years of Puerto Rico reunions, we have a great interview with alum Marisa Pujals, a recap of camp parties, a fun top five reasons the Adirondack are best, and words of remembrance for

Safety at Camp Jeanne d’Arc: Proactive, Prepared, and Personal At Camp Jeanne d’Arc, we take safety precautions extremely seriously.  Our approach on keeping our campers and staff safe is focused on being proactive, being prepared, and building personal relationships within our community.  Proactive. We look at possible safety concerns and look at them from different

Did you ever notice something different about your friendships from overnight summer camp? Camp friends are genuine. Camp friends can be dormant for a long time, but rekindle with ease. Camp friends bring you back to your inner child. And oftentimes, camp friendships have longevity. Why are summer camp friendships more likely to last into