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Hung from the walls of the great mess hall, lovingly referred to as The Hearth, The Hearth Boards at Camp Jeanne d’Arc are a living history of the strong girls who have, in some way, shape or form, left their indelible mark on Camp!   What is a Hearth Board? The Hearth Boards are large wooden

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,

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

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