Over-Parenting

Over-parenting is an easy habit to fall into. Read this blog to learn how to stop over-protecting your child and start helping him flourish! Over-Parenting Our children are our entire world. We love them. We want to protect them. But…
Over-parenting is an easy habit to fall into. Read this blog to learn how to stop over-protecting your child and start helping him flourish! Over-Parenting Our children are our entire world. We love them. We want to protect them. But…
Whether one week or two—or longer, kids need to experience camp. The positive aspects of summer camp are numerous and invaluable. Kids learn independence, problem-solving skills, resiliency, and social adaptability. Even with all the lessons kids learn, one of the…
When the last buses roll out of camp in August and the friendship-bracelet-filled arms wave goodbye, Canyon Creek campers and counselors all know that they don’t have to wait an entire school year to come back to The Creek. Ever…
The age-old question every camp director gets is, “What do you do the rest of the year, when it’s not summer?” The answer to that question could fill countless blogs, but this month I wanted to share a glimpse of…
Children have a love of stories. Bedtime stories are just what it takes to get a resistant child willing to hop in bed and snuggle up to you. They allow for special bonding time with your children, foster family traditions,…
Whether your child—or children—spent one week or two—or more—at Canyon Creek, you can be certain they never uttered the words “I’m bored.” We pack their days with so many fun, exciting, and even crazy activities, it’s sometimes hard to tell…
It is the final stretch before the camp season officially starts, and it’s the perfect time to start preparing both physically and mentally for camp. The physical preparation is pretty standard: get your packing started, fill out your camp forms,…
The countdown is on; camp is only a few months away. Hopefully, the looming start of camp season brings campers and parents alike feelings of excitement and joy, but we know that campers also begin to feel nervous as the…
Work on your game and improve your skills in our intensive NBA Basketball Camp led by Justin Holiday! Check out the infographic below for more information.