Entries by Carrie Howell

Camp Is Where We Visualize (And Set) Our Goals!

When life gets busy, two things help me stay on track: visualizing where I want to be and setting goals to get there. Being able to picture the end result (and make a plan to reach it) are invaluable for our creative pursuits in higher education and in the workforce. Camp is a great place […]

4 Ways Camp Helps Us Find Our Courage!

This afternoon, I found a quote by writer James Neil Hollingworth that’s a great explanation of courage:   Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.   One of my favorite things about Camp is watching our campers push through when something seems scary […]

Choosing the Right Camp: Accessibility & Accommodations

If your family member has a disability, dietary restrictions, or other special needs, choosing the right camp means finding one with accessibility and reasonable accommodations. The joy of camp should be something everyone can participate in.    There are many camps that make accommodations for inclusive participation so that campers with disabilities can attend the […]

Camp is Where Imagination Runs Wild!

Camp is more than just a place to play. Camp builds skills for life by letting your child lead with their imagination and creativity to learn about the world!   What Are Imagination & Creativity?  Our imagination is our ability to form new ideas. The innovations, wild notions, and original concepts we dream up are […]

Why We Do What We Do At Leadership Academy

Life moves fast and getting caught up doing stuff without thinking about why is easy. Sometimes taking a moment to pause to look and think of what we are doing and why we are doing it can help center and motivate us. This blog comes from that pause and to share with you why we […]