Category: Partners in Parenting

When we dropped our son off for college this year, we were thrilled to learn that one of his new roommates had also gone to summer camp. As his mother and I shared similar stories about our children at camp, our conversation quickly turned to why we originally sent them.

The human experience is defined by a universal need for connection. In a world where feelings of isolation are increasingly prevalent, the antidote is simple—community.  And for so many of us, that community is found in a special place, a place where we have always been welcomed with open arms.

At Twin Creeks, we know that camp is more than just a place—it’s where friendships bloom, love stories begin, and lifelong memories are made. For 25 years, our community has grown not only in numbers but in heart. The relationships that have formed here are the very core of what

A visit to Camp at this time of year reminds us how special this place is in the winter. One of our core youth development pillars is Nature. We believe that nature is our best educator. As we walk with the intention of nature being our guide through camp we

If you walk around camp, you will often hear a counselor saying, “don’t steal their struggle.” It is one of our mantras at camp, and a firm belief that Iain and I have as parents and camp directors. In a world filled with uncertainties, the instinct to protect children can

We found ourselves in an interesting realization this fall. It began with the heart-pounding moment of dropping our oldest off at college. Our emotions were filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety. We left him out of his comfort of home, forced to adapt to a new environment, make

Everything we do at camp—from the activities we run, to the staff we hire—is based on our Youth Development Philosophy. Our aim with this regular newsletter is to share some insight into the philosophy and strategies we use and live by at Camp, so you have a better sense of