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Need Ideas? Ask a Camper!
Published July 10, 2010 Advice from campers , Letter ideas , Letter-writing advice , Letters to camp Leave a CommentTags: Camp letter ideas, Letters to camp, Overnight camp, Tips from Campers, What to write
Fill-In-The-Blank Letter
Published June 30, 2010 Funny , Jokes , Letter ideas , Letters to camp , Overnight camp 3 CommentsTags: Fill in blank letter, fill-in-the-blank letter, Funny camp letters, Funny letters to campers, Letters to camp, Sample camp letters, Sample letters to camp
Last summer I wrote the “Multiple Choice Letter #1.” Your kids will love multiple choice letters – and you’ll save time too.
But sometimes, “fill-in-the-blank letters work well too. Here’s a sample fill-in-the-blank letter that will zip up your letter-writing. I’ve left this blank so you can cut, paste and fill it in with the least effort.
The letter even includes a section for crossing the road jokes, which you can find at Jokes’N Jokes
The Letters to Camp Packing List
Published June 26, 2010 First letter , Funny , Letter ideas , Letter-writing advice , Letters to camp , Uncategorized 1 CommentTags: Camp letter ideas, First letter, Letters to camp, Overnight camp, packing list
What to pack in that first letter
This week, our oldest left for camp. So of course we immediately dashed off our first letter. Hard to say why, but that first letter is always a mind-bender. It had been 10 months since I’d written my last camp letter. And as usual, I had such a big packing list filled with things I had to say in that special, first letter:
Guest Post: Mom and Dad – Don’t Forget About Me
Published June 12, 2010 First letter , Homesickness , Letter-writing advice , Letters to camp , Links to other sites , Uncategorized 1 CommentTags: Camp director advice, First letter, Guest Post, Swift Nature Camp
This post comes from Jeff and Lonnie Lorenz, owners and directors of Swift Nature Camp, a summer camp for boys and girls ages 6-15 and located 2.5 hours Northeast of Minneapolis Minnesota. Swift Nature Camp blends traditional summer camp with an appreciation for nature and the environment, providing an education outside the classroom. Activities include archery, canoeing, art & crafts, skiing, as well as backpacking and canoeing trips. Contact the camp at 630-654-8036.
From time to time, we invite guests to post their letter-writing experiences to the Letters to Camp Blog. Interested? Click to learn more.
Mom and Dad – Don’t Forget About Me
Advice from seasoned camp directors
Kids love to get letters!! Don’t we all. Some parents will send a little care package filled with a comic books, some little games, a bandana, posters, photos or other items, but no food, please. Correspondence with your camper is a critical aspect of the camp experience, and we can offer some practical suggestions. Continue reading ‘Guest Post: Mom and Dad – Don’t Forget About Me’
Guest Post: Letter from Rosemary the Cat
Published June 8, 2010 Guest bloggers , Letter-writing advice , Letters to camp Leave a CommentTags: Camp letters, Curlygrandma, Funny camp letters, Letters from Pets, Letters to camp, Letters to campers
This post comes from Curlygrandma of Curlygrandma’s Blog. From time to time, we invite guests to post their letter-writing experiences to the Letters to Camp Blog. Interested? Click to learn more.
When my girls were very young, they would write letters to Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and even to the tooth fairy. As a good mama, I found myself writing a lot of letters at 2am. And unfortunately, my youngest daughter, Shannan, never missed a chance to ask a dozen questions in her letters. She loved writing letters, but mostly, she loved getting letters. Continue reading ‘Guest Post: Letter from Rosemary the Cat’
Welcome Back!
Published June 7, 2010 Letters to camp Leave a CommentTags: Funny letters to campers, Letters to camp, Welcome back
Welcome Back to another season of Letters to Camp!
Where has the time gone? It always seems like suddenly we go from April and vague notions of camp to June and the last-minute preparation for another summer of great experiences for our kids, and of course letters, letters, letters!
Believe it or not, this is the only blog I know of that is dedicated just to writing letters to campers. Check out the posts for lots of great info – everything from sample letters to joke sites to letters from the family pet! And be sure to check back soon for more great information on letter writing.
Be a Guest Contributor!
And this season, we’re adding posts from guest contributors. I’d love to hear your tips and stories too. Whether you’re a director, parent, or camper, it’s easy to contribute an article or post. Click to learn more.
Thanks!
Steve
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