Choosing a camp for teens

We found this short blog post (link below) from U.S. News and World Report with advice on picking a summer camp for teens. Navigate Summer Camp Options for Teens - US News & World Report

There are definitely tons of options out there for teens these days...we just happen to offer one that mixes fun, adrenaline, high level watersports instruction, and awesome people.

"Spring" Hiking

It is technically spring up here in NH but you would not know it by the weather and lingering snow.  The slopes are all still open but when I'm not on my snowboard I like to explore the networks of trails around the lake. Nature-made path to the peak

While hiking on one of the paths I found this carpet of leaves, revealed under the melting snow.  It was pretty cool.

Pond in the woods

A few miles around the back of the mountain I came across this little frozen pond and a stand of white birch.

Ice Cave

In Goffstown, NH there are two little peaks called the Uncanoonucs.  In an otherwise urban and populous area these two mountains feel like you are far away from civilization.  The above ice cave was about a quarter mile up the trail on North Uncanoonuc.

Looking at South Uncanoonuc

From the top of North Uncanoonuc you get a nice view of the south peak.

Have fun!

More reasons why summer camp is worthwhile and awesome!

We saw this an article online today (link below) which breaks down some ideas to think about when contemplating summer camp.  They make some solid points and it is a quick read for those of you who are having trouble pulling the trigger and making a camp decision. How to Give Children Their Best Possible Summer Camp Experience

I would add that camps (especially ours):

  • increase self confidence among participants.
  • increase self esteem.
  • provide an escape from 24 hour a day social media - campers do not worry about. what is going on at home when they are engaged and having fun at camp.
  • add some structure to the summer as opposed to kids wasting away the days.
  • provide an outlet for energy and creativity.
  • allow campers to step out of their comfort zone and grow as an individual and as a team player.

Most of all, camps are just pure, 100% fun.

Choosing a summer camp

We stumbled across this Boston Globe article today: 10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Summer Camp

I will not hold it against them but I think they got some inspiration from our blog posts last year about how to pick a summer camp:

Water Monkey Tips on Picking a Summer Camp part 1 - Feb 2012

Water Monkey Tips on Picking a Summer Camp part 2 - Feb 2012

Just seeing articles about summer camp in the paper is good enough for me.  It is definitely important to take some time when choosing a camp.  If you need help always feel free to give us a call...if wakeboarding/wakesurfing/waterskiing/wakeskating on an awesome boat with cool people is not your thing we will help you find another program!

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