Matt Pines
Not Just Another Pretty Space - "A space apart from their parents, to learn to be with their peers"
The roots of organized camping run deep in the rocky soils of Maine. For over 125 years now, young people have packed trunks and bags,...
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Matt Pines
- Nov 15
- 3 min
Not Just Another Pretty Space...(naive melody)
One recent afternoon - cinematically lit, suitably chilly, fine and clear autumn perfection - I was working outdoors at camp and letting...
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Matt Pines
- Apr 24
- 4 min
Authentic Self - Your Story
A Culture of Safety Earlier this year, the American Camp Association Magazine “Camping” ran an excellent article by well-known...
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Matt Pines
- May 20, 2022
- 4 min
Campers For A Better World
Camp – it’s not about politics It would not be a particularly good idea to write a post about politics for a summer camp blog, especially...
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Matt Pines
- May 6, 2022
- 5 min
Social Media, the Internet, and finding campers in 2022
Social media, google adwords, websites and email have become the primary methods of communicating with the camp community year-round, and...
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Matt Pines
- Apr 29, 2022
- 8 min
Nature – The Importance of The Natural World On Human Well-Being
Nature – the importance of the natural world on human well-being has been seriously undermined. Camp gives kids and an opportunity to...
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Matt Pines
- Dec 1, 2021
- 38 min
Why Camp? The 5 main reasons why camp matters.
Ch. 1: How Does Community Fit in to Teen Development? The role of the Individual within the community is a key part of self-expression,...
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