Tag Archives: Benefits of camp

Getting By With A Little Help From Camp Friends

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Matt

Jess Michaels, from the American Camp Association of New York and New Jersey, recently posted a great article about why summer camp fosters such meaningful friendships.  Here is an excerpt: Summer camp has always been a place where strong friendships … Continue reading →

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My Summer Camp Experience

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Matt

By Matthew Kaufman I was fortunate to begin my day camp career at Ramaquois as a four year old in 1984.  I can clearly remember my first bus ride to camp, sitting next to my older sister.  Stepping off of … Continue reading →

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Why is Ramaquois a Special Day Camp?

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Scott

I have been fortunate to watch so many children and young adults grow at Camp Ramaquois.  My oldest son will be starting his fifth summer at Ramaquois, and my youngest son will have his first day camp experience at Ramaquois … Continue reading →

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What I Did on my Summer Vacation

Posted on December 22, 2010 by ramaquois

By Michael Eisner, Disney CEO Michael Eisner, CEO of Disney – and former camper and camp counselor – shared his memories of summer camp with attendees of the 2001 Tri-State Camping Conference in New York. In his keynote address, he … Continue reading →

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