Summer Camp

In our latest Podcast episode, Mark & Dave talk about music, why it's a great art to learn, what makes it so important for connecting with people and how kids are using it to express themselves at summer camp.

In our latest Podcast episode, Directors Lauren & Mark discuss what's it like for staff coming to Camp IHC for the first time and how to navigate their thoughts and feelings while they get settled in.

This week Mark catches up with Camp Mom Jenny to learn more about the reasons Camp IHC is a home away from home for her two campers.

This week Mark catches up with staff members Nico & Benny to learn more about their experience at camp.

This week Mark catches up with former International staff member Liam to learn more about his experience at camp.

This week Mark catches up with 4 women on the IHC Leadership Team to find out more about their experience in the summer camp industry.

Conversation Topics Include

• Why summer camp can serve as a safe space for children during the pandemic and why camp is necessary for most children following a disruptive 12 months.

• How to feel secure in your decision to send your child to camp in 2021.

About Bob Ditter

Bob Ditter is a highly respected child and adolescent therapist from Boston, MA, who is well known to camp professionals throughout the United States and beyond. For over 40 years Bob has helped camps deliver an ever better experience for campers based on his deep knowledge of child development, child group behavior and camp traditions. He has published over 7 books for camp professionals and has been quoted in many well known publications, such as the NY Times, USA Today, Money Magazine, The Ladies Home Journal, Parent Magazine and more. Sports Illustrated called him “camping’s most articulate spokesman.” Since the outbreak of the pandemic Bob had been instrumental in helping the American Camp Association, The New England Camp Association, the Western Association of Independent Camps and the Association of Camp Nurses create policies and practices to help camps across the country navigate this crisis.

Conversation Topics Include

• Why summer camp can serve as a safe space for children during the pandemic and why camp is necessary for most children following a disruptive 12 months.

• How to feel secure in your decision to send your child to camp in 2021.

About Bob Ditter

Bob Ditter is a highly respected child and adolescent therapist from Boston, MA, who is well known to camp professionals throughout the United States and beyond. For over 40 years Bob has helped camps deliver an ever better experience for campers based on his deep knowledge of child development, child group behavior and camp traditions. He has published over 7 books for camp professionals and has been quoted in many well known publications, such as the NY Times, USA Today, Money Magazine, The Ladies Home Journal, Parent Magazine and more. Sports Illustrated called him “camping’s most articulate spokesman.” Since the outbreak of the pandemic Bob had been instrumental in helping the American Camp Association, The New England Camp Association, the Western Association of Independent Camps and the Association of Camp Nurses create policies and practices to help camps across the country navigate this crisis.

Outdoor Adventure Director Mark catches up with former staff member Ryan Huetter to talk about all things adventure. Ryan is a season guide that worked at IHC almost two decades ago!

Adam was camper growing-up, a camp counselor for years and now a summer camp parent with two kids at Camp IHC. We chat to him about the lessons he’s learned and he tells us why camp is such an incredible place for childhood independence.