Anxiety and Social Media

Anxiety and Social Media

Anxiety and Social Media At the Summerland Program at Camp Pocono Trails (CPT), we’ve seen a dramatic rise in the use of social media, especially among female campers, in the last 5 years. When our founder, Dr. Mike Bishop first discussed “screen...

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COVID-19 and Screen Addiction

COVID-19 and Screen Addiction

COVID-19 and Screen Addiction According to ground-breaking studies from Birkbeck, Southwest University, University of California, and Nottingham Trent University, video game use and addiction severity have grown dramatically during the COVID-19...

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Give the gift of Summer Camp

Give the gift of Summer Camp

Give the gift of Summer Camp Did your kids get everything they wanted this holiday season?  Why not surprise your child with the gift of an unforgettable summer camp adventure. At Summerland camps we seek to inspire change from our campers from...

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Investment in your child 

Investment in your child 

Investment in your child Most of the leadership staff at Summerland Camps have worked in therapeutic boarding schools and summer camps for two decades.  Regardless of the focus of the camp; weight management, tech addiction, or behavioral issues...

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Quantity vs. Quality

Quantity vs. Quality

Quality versus Quality  Lately, much attention has been given to terms like “digital detox” and the idea of completely unplugging. While the idea sounds nice, getting off the grid, it’s usually a short-term solution as smartphones and...

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Importance of Friendships

Importance of Friendships

Importance of Friendships One of the main concerns we hear from campers before they attend is that they are nervous about not knowing anyone at camp.  Most teens come to camp independently, without a friend or sibling and don’t know anyone...

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Letting Kids be Kids

Letting Kids be Kids

Letting Kids be Kids Ask an adult about their childhood and they will likely share memories and experiences that are quite different than how our children are growing up today.  There is no denying that today’s youth is exposed to more adult...

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