So Many Specialties
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So Many Specialties

Pali Adventures in Running Springs, Calif., might be called a specialty camp, but it is also unique. While a few of the camp’s flashier specialties have made headlines (such as Hollywood Stunt Camp and Secret Agent Camp), there are 21 programs.

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SHATIE Practices
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SHATIE Practices

I keep wondering why I didn’t wear my helmet on that nearly fateful sled ride a few winters ago. The videos I’d taken of my sons the day before had been so funny that they insisted I take more the next day with my smartphone.

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Final Departure
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Final Departure

I grew up attending the same summer camp in California year after year and said goodbye to friends at the end of each summer. This was before the advent of social media, so our goodbyes actually meant something.

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Open The Door
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Open The Door

Most camps with a focus on social and emotional development embrace the idea of inclusivity and diversity. However, if our camps mean to serve with integrity, that inclusivity of special needs populations requires a lot of thoughtful preparation.

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Tis The Season

“Jeannie!” The older woman turned around and, seeing my wife, Carol, smiled. “Hey, Carol! Good to see you. How are you?” “Great,” said Carol. “Ready for ski season, as always.” Jeannie smiled, knowingly.

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