Category California Sleep Away Camp
Making the Transition from Day Camp to Sleepaway Camp
It’s that time of the year again when making summer plans jumps to the forefront of all of our minds. Although the thought of falling into the same day camp routine as last summer might seem tempting, for many families,…
Why Summer Camp Is Worth Every Penny
It’s the beginning of the year and a time that typically inspires introspection. Is it a good time for a career change? Should we have another child? Is it time to up-size or downsize the homestead? And yes, is summer…
Why Parents Should Send Their Kids To Camp
Choosing a camp for your child is a very important decision, and it’s one that we don’t take lightly at Canyon Creek. Parents browse hundreds of camp websites, carefully selecting camps that appeal to their child’s interests. All of this…
Getting Ready for Camp
Summer break is just around the corner and campers are counting down the days until they head off to camp. Before any camper can saddle up for a trail ride or head out to the ropes course, a whole lot…
How Camp Teaches You To Plan Ahead
A summer of camp means endless fun and memories- but time at camp can also provide you with the opportunity to build important life skills. One such skill is the ability to plan ahead. Strong planning abilities are critical for…
Going to Camp With Your Siblings
Sibling rivalry might be a fact of life, but one place your kids are sure to find some common ground is at summer camp. At camp, arguments over who got the bigger piece of the cookie or what movie to…
What Do We Really Do All Year
You see us running around all summer long, playing, laughing, micromanaging…but have you wondered what it is that our camp staff does outside of the summer months? After a few busy months, what is it that we all do when…
Things Learned at a Sleepaway Camp
As the final bell of the school year rings through the hallways, students from every corner of the campus explode into a raucous cheer in celebration of the freedom of summer, as well as the end to a year’s worth…
Why Looking for a California Overnight Camp now is Important
The leaves are changing colors, pumpkin spice lattes are back in season, and summer camp is likely the last thing on your mind. Although the summer seems to be only a distant thought, there is no time like the present…