Posts by Canyon Creek
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 how far is too far? As our children become preteens and teenagers, it can be…
Read MoreKids Need to Experience Camp
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 best parts about camp is the fun they experience. Most kids are so excited about…
Read MoreBack To Camp
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 since Canyon Creek began twenty years ago, we have enjoyed bringing campers “Back to Camp”…
Read MoreLife at Canyon Creek in Winter
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 what life is really like at Canyon Creek in the winter months. Truthfully, life is…
Read MoreAre bedtime stories relevant and important in today’s age?
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, pass on values and beliefs, and promote creative development. But can just any bedtime story…
Read MoreCamp is Over—Now What?
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 if they are smiling so big because of what they are doing, what they have…
Read MoreHow we find and pick our staff
Meeting New Friends At Camp
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, and so on. However, preparing mentally means coming up with a camp game plan and…
Read MoreCoping with Pre-Camp Jitters
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 start of camp gets closer. While getting jitters is a normal part of taking on…
Read MoreAll-Star Basketball Camp – Learn From the Pros
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.
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