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Elmwood Blog

At Elmwood, our campers are the heart of what we do, and our staff community is the soul. Working here is much more than a paycheck or a line on a res...

🥕🍎What Campers Eat to Power Their Play 🥪🥒 If you’re old enough, you might remember ABC’s catchy cartoon jingle reminding us, “You are what you eat fro...

💚🤍The Power of Choice at Elmwood 💚🤍 Elective programming is more than a scheduling choice — it’s a reflection of what we value. When campers get to c...

“HEY ELMWOOD!” In an instant, hundreds of voices respond, and it’s in this moment — when we’re all together — that the magic of Elmwood shines bright...

Why unplugged play is the real summer magic . . . In a world filled with glowing screens and “on-demand” entertainment, there is a special kind of mag...

Splash,Laugh, Repeat! At Elmwood, we know that learning to swim is more than just a camp activity—it’s an essential life skill. The safety of our camp...

Camp isn’t just for kids — it’s for families, too! At Elmwood, we know that campers thrive when home and camp work together. It All Starts with Connec...

Small Group . . . Big Impact! Class size is one of the hottest topics in education - and for good reason. We all know that small groups create the ide...

A bit of rain. A bit of sun. Some cloudy skies. Some clearing above. A ton of fun. A ton of friendship. A ton of kindness. A ton of teamwork. This wee...

Every day at Elmwood is a chance for learning, growing, and being together. There is so much that goes into every second at camp. Every detail is ca...