Author Archives: Tom Horner
Play or Internship?
Peg Smith, CEO of the American Camp Association, ponders on the value of play and a counselor’s role. Is it play or is it an internship? I think it’s both. What do you think? http://www.acacamps.org/blog/word-peg/it-play-or-internship Tom
Summer Camp: Can it make kids more responsible?
Summer Camp: Can it make kids more responsible? Summer Camp Jobs for teens and college students are a great way to develop 21st century skills. I’d argue that camp jobs train young people in a way that brings about incredible … Continue reading
Catalina Island Conservancy visits CIC
Conservancy visits CIC Visit the Catalina Island Conservancy Newsletter for an article about their visit to Howlands Landing during Jean-Michel Cousteau Family Camp in August.
Upcoming CIC Twitter Chats
Catalina Island Camps and Momfluential are hosting 3 twitter events over the next few weeks. Here’s the post from her blog . Are you sending your kids to camp this summer? Are you considering camp for you kids? Hop on … Continue reading
How to Choose a Great Summer Camp
If you are still thinking about signing up for camp this summer, here is an article with some suggestions on how to select a great camp. How to Choose a Great Summer Camp Enjoy! Tom
Stuck at Home Generation
Are we raising kids who won’t leave the nest? This article, The Stuck at Home Generation, at the Greater Good website was posted that addressed that question and had some practical answers for parents. Tom
New Discovery of Catalina Archaeology Records
Detailed records and photographs of artifacts and bones from Catalina were discovered recently. These records will help the Catalina Island Museum catalog items they hold in storage from the collection of controversial collector Ralph Glidden. The LA Times published a … Continue reading
American Camp Association Tips for Parents
Catalina Island Camps is a accredited by the American Camp Association. Every three years we are visited by two camp professionals for a thorough review of our operation. ACA also partners with parents to help them make decisions about selecting … Continue reading
Value, Value, Value
In her latest blog, Value, Value, Value, Peg Smith, CEO of the American Camp Association, discusses the latest book she is reading, Five Minds for the Future by Howard Gardner. Peg outlines how camp prepares children with each of the … Continue reading
Replacing Screen Time with Green Time is Good for Kids
We got this article from our friends at Cheley Colorado Camps on their facebook page. Camp is a great place for kids to disconnect from all the screen time in their life. Check out this informative blog, Replacing Screen Time … Continue reading
