Fostering Imagination, Creativity & Invention
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. -Pablo Picasso January 17th is Kid Inventors’ Day! A group of people developed this celebration a few years ago to recognize the achievements of the youngest inventors as well as encourage more children to be creative. The date […] Learn More ›
Why Camp Friends are the Best Friends
I just got back from a weekend visiting one of my best friends from my childhood camp. We had not seen each other for over a decade due to work, kids and just life, but the moment we were together again it was as if no time passed. The shared memories and experience came flooding […] Learn More ›
1001 Reasons to be Grateful for Apachi
Thanksgiving is one of my most favorite holidays, but it has nothing to do with the turkey and the stuffing. Actually my family’s tradition the past few years involves Lou Malnati’s pizza, one of the foods I am most thankful for. Each Thanksgiving before devouring the cheesy goodness of the pizza, my family and I […] Learn More ›
Thanksgiving Sweetness
I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving, spending time with my family and, of course, eating delicious food. Cooking and baking is one of the things that brings my family together for all holidays. This recipe is one of our favorites. Technically, it’s a Passover recipe, but we use it all year long. We serve this sweet […] Learn More ›
Imagine… Day Camp in the Fall
At the end of the summer, we all dream about what it would be like if camp never had to end. Except for school, we really could keep camp going all fall. Many of our favorite camp activities could still run in the cooler weather, like sports, art, dance, drama, yoga, science and music. Others […] Learn More ›
How Campers Become Leaders
n: Leadership | the actions of leading a group of people or an organization, or the ability to do this. Developing leaderships skills starts early and can happen when we least expect it. The relaxed, fun-filled days of summer camp in Chicago become environments ripe for new friendship to be made and relationship skills to […] Learn More ›