Catalina Island Camps

Play or Internship?

Tom Horner — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:11:08 +0000

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?

Tom Horner — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:56:12 +0000

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 learning in a very short period of time. Take a read and let us know what you think.

Tom

Catalina Island Conservancy visits CIC

Tom Horner — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:29:47 +0000

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

Tom Horner — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:59:31 +0000

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 Twitter and let’s talk! Catalina Island Camp & I invite you to join us for three camp themed #CAMPChat conversations. Mark your calender for May 15 & 23rd at 10 am PST & May 29th at 8pm PST.

I will be sending all four of my kids to camps this summer. Three of them will be attending an overnight camp. For my almost 8 year old son, this will be his first sleep away summer camp experience. I’m thrilled for him to have the chance to attend Catalina Island Camps, a camp that reminds me in many ways of my own “classic” camp experience.

Making the decision to send kids to camp is one that many parents wring their hands over. Making the decision to send kids to an overnight camp, in particular can be a tough decision. But also an exciting one. Lifelong friendships are formed at camp. Lifeskills are learned. Opportunities to try new things and grow abound at camp!

Camp was such a vital part of my youth that I am really looking forward to co-hosting and promoting a multi-part chat on twitter about the joy of camp. I hope you’ll join me and share your experiences & questions as we discuss everything camp. We’ve assembled a team of experts: Camp owners, former camp counselors, Camping Association representative & Camp Outfitters who can share their thoughts on how to best choose, pack, plan and prepare for the summer camp experience.

We’re sharing some great prizes with our attendees too – stuff sure to make your camp experience even more fun. So curl up with some smores and login to you twitter accounts. #CampCHAT will be fun! All that is missing is the Bonfire.

Follow #CAMPChat using TweetGrid for #CAMPChat with your twitter account or by copying this link into your browser: http://ow.ly/aQ3x8

TO RSVP for #CampCHAT:

Visit Catalina Island Camp’s Facebook Events tab to RSVP. Then invite your friends from camp and your friends who are considering summer camp this year. We look forward to meeting and chatting with you all!

#CAMPChat is brought to you by Catalina Island Camps, with prizes from the following awesome camp-centric sponsors

Camp Chat Sponsors:

•Bunk1.com – An online hub for kids, parents and camp professionals to connect, share and shop.
•Liberty Clothing – Camp clothes
•Nature Watch – Nature themed craft kits
•Mabel’s Labels -Peel and stick labels
•UVSkinz – Solar protective swimwear & clothing
•Everything Summer Camp – Resource for camp supplies

May 15th, 10am PST: Preparing for Camp
We’ll discuss what to pack and how to prepare for camp. Do you really have to label everything? What should (shouldn’t) you send in a care package, How much sunscreen is enough? What can you do to make kids feel less homesick, what sorts of things shouldn’t you pack? What are some of the latest and greatest items for camp this summer (day camp and sleepaway)

Hosted by:

•Catalina Island Camps:@CatIslandcamps
•Momfluential: @Momfluential
Special Guest Panelists:

•Michele Branconier Executive Director American Camp Association So Cal/Hawaii Area. : @mbranconier
•Julie Cole: Co-founder of Mabel’s Labels Inc. and proud mom of six kids, three whom are happy campers!: @juliecole
•Natalie Klein Publisher of Hollywood Hot Moms, mom of two, seasoned former camp counselor and summer camp director: @HollywoodHotMom

May 23 , 10 am PST : Why Camp Rocks! The Many Benefits of Summer Camp
Why send your kids to camp? We’ll discuss why camp matters, who should go to camp, why camp is different from school, what’s special about the experiences we/our kids have at camp, and what camp can do for kids. We’ll also share some of our favorite camp memories and camp photos.

Special Guest Panelists:

•Michele Branconier Executive Director American Camp Association So Cal/Hawaii Area. : @mbranconier
•Michael Brandwein, Speaker, Educator, Author & presenter of three Emmy® award-winning television programs called Parenting Puzzle on communicating with children. Michael is a former national board member of the American Camp Association: @brandwein
•Natalie Klein Publisher of Hollywood Hot Moms, mom of two, seasoned former camp counselor and summer camp director:@HollywoodHotMom
Want to find out more about Catalina Island Camps? Visit the Catalina Island Camps website and check out their camp themed Pinterest boards.

May 29th, 8pm PST: Topic TBD

Hosted by:

•Catalina Island Camps:@CatIslandcamps
•Momfluential: @Momfluential

Special Guest Panelists:

•Tiffany Romero, Camp owner and Founder of SITS & Bloggy Boot Camp: @TiffanyROM
•Rhonda Sparks, Mom of 5 & founder of UVSkinz: @UVSkinz
•Natalie Klein Publisher of Hollywood Hot Moms, mom of two, seasoned former camp counselor and summer camp director: @HollywoodHotMom
•Sarah Auerswald, founder of MomsLA & mom of 2 campers: @SAuerswald

Disclosure: This post and chat series are part of a compensated campaign. All opinions, goofy camp photos and personal tales of camp are my own.

How to Choose a Great Summer Camp

Tom Horner — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:43:55 +0000

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

Tom Horner — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:11:09 +0000

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

Tom Horner — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 08:37:29 +0000

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 great article about the discovery. It’s a fascinating look at understanding the history of Catalina.

Tom

American Camp Association Tips for Parents

Tom Horner — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:14:18 +0000

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 a camp for their children. You can read more about ACA’s efforts in this article; American Camp Association Tips for Parents

Tom

Value, Value, Value

Tom Horner — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:13:32 +0000

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 Five Minds from the book. I may need to go out and get this book to learn more. Have you read it or heard of it?

Tom

Replacing Screen Time with Green Time is Good for Kids

Tom Horner — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:44:22 +0000

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 with Green Time is Good for Kids.

Tom