Earlier this summer, after needing to make the decision to cancel our traditional camp programming for the safety of our staff, campers, and communities, we wondered: how can we share…
Camp Update: Persistence of life, joy and connection
It’s been a summer unlike any other in Camp Friedenswald’s 70-year history. The loss of summer camp is certainly felt by campers and staff alike. The absence of children and…
Honoring Ellie Solano
The following is a tribute to Elizabeth Solano who served as food service director at Camp Friedenswald from 2000-2020, making her the longest serving employee in Camp’s history. Due to…
Reflections on loneliness
…This made me think about how important places like camp are for bringing people together-creating community and social contact, it’s a place to create and maintain those strong social bonds. Camp can play a great role in working against loneliness into the future.