Notification text everyone wants to enjoy the good parts. We’ll throw some old gray clouds in here just sneaking around and having fun.
At Camp Twin Creeks, one of our core pillars is this simple but powerful belief: our environment is the best educator. During the off-season, Iain and I are given a gift we rarely experience in the summer, space. Space to slow down. Space to listen. Space to let camp teach us
Our camp food supplier told me something recently that changed how I think about camp kitchens. And made me feel great about ours. “You all have the same food. It’s how you present it. It’s how you market it. It’s how you theme it. You got the same burgers
I’m at another camp fair, but unlike Arlington a month ago, this one has a distinctly different vibe. Because Paris, France is a bit different than Virginia. As is Geneva, Switzerland where I was a few days later. Paris and Geneva have lower overall attendance than the Arlington
We’re excited to share that Camp Twin Creeks was recently featured in an article by Virginia Summer Camp, highlighting what makes our camp community so special. Our director, Iain McClements, was interviewed about the Youth Development Philosophy at the heart of everything we do. Here are a few highlights
This is an email we received the day after Closing Day in 2025 from a First Time family: Dear Camp Leaders, I wanted to take a moment to express to all of you my true appreciation and gratitude for the two weeks you just provided my daughters. I have been an elementary teacher
Wednesday evening in Arlington, Virginia. We are in a high school gym packed with families exploring summer camp options. The speakers have pop music blasting through them. Popcorn smell is everywhere. Booths pack the entire floor, and if we’re being honest, it’s a bit overstimulating. But in a two-hour window,
The New Year is a natural moment for reflection and resolution, a time when we promise ourselves growth, courage, and change. We set goals to try new things, break old habits, and become stronger versions of ourselves. In many ways, that’s exactly what happens every day at Camp Twin Creeks. At
Camp Twin Creeks is more than just sunshine, s’mores, and silly songs around the campfire. It’s a place where confidence grows, friendships bloom, and kids discover who they are. We aim for the experiences of each summer to strengthen our community, allowing camp to become a second home. However, for
$5 Croc Jibbitz that families paid $50 for. Early morning polar bear swims where parents pledged donations per jump. A vintage staff shirt auction. Some classic donation letters. Our 25th anniversary alumni weekend. Add it all up? About $45,000 raised in 2024. That’s
As another incredible summer at Camp Twin Creeks fades into memory, we find ourselves filled with gratitude. Each season reminds us of why we do what we do, and how special this community truly is. At its heart, Camp Twin Creeks is about giving children the chance to experience something