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Summer Camp Improves Self-Confidence

Laurel South Summer Camp Improves Self-Confidence Nothing’s better than walking into your first day of school with confidence and a positive attitude.  Knowing you look good, feel good and have everything to make this an awesome year is a great way to start school. Spending the summer at camp can really improve a camper’s self-confidence…. En lire plus »

The Unique Camp Perspective

One thing parents love so much about camp is that it takes campers out of their comfort zones in many ways. Not only are campers eating and sleeping in a new place, but they’re also trying games and activities that are new to them, and working with people they’ve never met. This shake-up of their… En lire plus »

Ring in the New Year and Try Something New

Ring in the New Year and Try Something New at Brant Lake Sports Academy! Many of our campers come to BLSA focusing on specific sports. They’re soccer players who can’t get enough of the field or are looking to improve on the basketball court. Many campers leave BLSA with the goal of being a 3-sport Varsity… En lire plus »

Once Upon a Time at Camp

Camp Laurel   “It’s a camp thing, you wouldn’t understand.” For anyone that’s ever been to a sleepaway camp, this is a phrase that we are all too accustomed to saying. Sleepaway camp is more than a place where you play different sports and swim in the lake. Camp is a life-changing experience. It’s a… En lire plus »

Using Camp Spirit to Get in the Holiday Spirit

Laurel South   Using Camp Spirit to Get in the Holiday Spirit   With Thanksgiving behind us, the holiday season is fast approaching. With that, comes cold weather, festive decorations, and of course, presents. While camp may be 6+ months away, it’s never too early to start getting ready. Here are the top 5 Camp… En lire plus »

We Are What We Eat!

Brant Lake Sports Academy     We Are What We Eat! It’s hard to believe the holidays are right around the corner. Besides opening presents and hanging with family, some of the most prevalent holiday staples are delicious cookies and tasty treats. As athletes, we focus in practice and work hard in the weight room, but… En lire plus »

Camp Laurel: The All-Encompassing Specialty Camp

As a parent or potential staff member looking at camps, one of the first questions always asked is: “what activity do you specialize in?”. This should be a straight forward answer.  But for Camp Laurel, it’s not that simple. How do you convey that you “specialize” in everything? From Athletics to InterArts to Waterfront, Laurel… En lire plus »

Brant Lake Sports Academy

Halloween is over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t dress up! After a day on the field and down at the lake, the girls at BLSA like to unwind with some fun and creative evening activities. This is probably my favorite time of day because many campers come out of their shell and the group… En lire plus »

Bunk Plaques Add to Growing Camp History

The history of summer camp is as deep and diverse as an ocean, full of life and a variety of characters, it contains an endless amount of history. There are so many stories that can be told within the gates of camp. One way to leave your bit of history and to make your camp… En lire plus »

5 Things Campers Look Forward to the Most for the Summer

For almost the entirety of the year, campers sit at home waiting for the summer to start. Drumming their fingers and looking back at all the fun they’ve had so far, campers dream about all the things they can look forward to once camp finally arrives. When campers are at home with wandering minds, here… En lire plus »