Camp Kupugani Blog
A Fun First Full Day of Camp On June 28, 2022
We started off the day by waking up in the cabins after a good night’s sleep. Some early bird campers woke up at 6 am for a morning yoga session, and others slept in until it was officially time to get ready for the day. Once the early birds returned to their cabins and everyone was awake, they took showers and brushed their teeth. After everyone got dressed, we headed down to our morning circle. There we shared the quote of the day and asked the campers to share their […]
Welcome Back! A Great Introduction to Blended Session One 2022!
Today we welcomed our wonderful campers through a drive-through check in. They checked in meds, unloaded their luggage, and, of course, got tested for Covid… #PandemicLife. After the campers said goodbye to their families, we took them to their cabins to get settled in. There, they figured out their sleeping arrangements and met their new cabin mates.They spent some time there waiting for everyone to arrive, playing name games and getting familiar with each other. After all of the campers arrived and settled in, we met at the top field […]
A Few of Our Favorite Pinterest Boards for Parents
This is just a fun little blog from your favorite Midwest summer camp for all you Pinterest users! Kids these days are all scrolling–so why shouldn’t you? Pinterest is a free website where you can upload, save and manage images to discover new and inspirational ideas to try at home. Below is a selection of Pinterest boards we think are super great for parents! https://www.pinterest.com/kupugani/_created/ Couldn’t help but sneak a little self-promotion in here! Our Camp Kupugani Pinterest is full of great boards, such as “Female Role Models,” “Games and […]
Cannonballing 101: How to get the biggest splash
Especially as we spring towards summer, thoughts of young people (or those young at heart) turn to how to maximize one’s summer excitement. At our Midwest summer camp, we appreciate that much of that excitement comes from good times in the pool! Everybody knows the feeling that comes from seeing an incredible cannonball, the shock, excitement and awe that follow when you witness the biggest splash of the summer. Now imagine you’re the person who was responsible for the greatest splash of the summer… So, how do you create the […]
99 thoughts every Kupugani camper has on the first day of camp…
I’m so excited! I hope the food is good. Are we almost there? Oh no, did I forget anything?? I wonder if I’ll know anyone there. How am I going to live without my phone?! I hope my counselors are nice. I wonder if there are going to be any international counselors? Are we there yet? I hope I get a nice bathhouse. I reallllly want the top/bottom bunk!!! YAAAAY WE MADE IT!!!!!! This driveway is so long! Hopefully the camp shirts will be cool this year. Where’s the gaga […]
How to Be an Emotionally Intelligent Parent
At our Midwest summer camp near Madison, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois, we recognize the importance of how our adult interactions impact the youth whom we serve. We strive to foster an environment where children are empowered to be their best selves. A recent article shared some good insights on how to be an emotionally intelligent parent. Check out our summary below, with the full article available at this link: bakadesuyo.com/2022/03/parenting This is how to be an emotionally intelligent parent: The 4 Systems: Playing dictator should be a last resort. (Orwell’s “Nineteen […]
3 Things The Most Productive People Do Every Day
Camp Kupugani is our Midwest residential summer camp near Chicago and Madison. At camp, we encourage everyone to do their best and be their best (all while appreciate each other for our current selves). This article from Barking Up The Wrong Tree discusses ways one can be productive and efficient on the daily. Check out the short takeaways below and/or read the full article here. Here’s how to expand your mind’s abilities to get more done: Move: Getting your body going gets your brain going. Try a standing desk. Go […]
4 Ways “Being Good” Can Make Your Life Better
At Camp Kupugani, our overnight summer camp in the Midwest, we try to be the best versions of ourselves as campers and staff. This article from Barking Up The Wrong Tree discusses ways that doing just that enhances one’s life. Check out our takeaways below and/or read the full article here. Gratitude Write the letter. Make the call. (And have tissues on hand.) Give “It’s better to give than to receive” = True. Forgive It’s part of every major religion for a very good reason. Laugh No matter how bad […]
7 Tips on How to Have Emotionally Intelligent Disagreements
Camp Kupugani is our sleepaway Midwest summer camp, located close to both Chicago, IL and Madison, WI. Part of our mission is to facilitate and develop effective conflict resolution techniques with our community. This article from Barking Up The Wrong Tree discusses ways to have emotional intelligent disagreements. Check out our takeaways below and/or read the full article here. Remember The Relationship Enemies don’t say, “You are right. I am wrong.” Friends do. De-Escalate If your disputes sound snarky, you’re doing it wrong. Stop Trying To Control What They Think […]
4 Parenting Styles and Their Consequences for Kids
At our Midwest summer camp near Madison, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois, we recognize the importance of how our adult interactions impact the youth whom we serve. We strive to foster an environment where children are empowered to be their best selves. A recent article shared some good insights regarding the impacts of various parenting styles. Check out our summary below. There are four main parenting styles: Authoritarian Permissive Uninvolved Authoritative Each style has different characteristics, with different effects on children. Authoritarian Style The parent is in control and has all […]
5 Ways To Make Your Office More Welcoming for People of All Gender Identities
At Camp Kupugani, our multicultural overnight summer camp in northwest Illinois, we’re all about appreciating all aspects of diversity–not just of race, ethnicity, and religion, but also regarding gender identity and expression. We want our campers and entire community to be inclusive and welcoming to all. We recently came across an article regarding how employers and colleagues can respectfully make their workplace welcoming to folks of all gender identities. Check out our quick summary below, and read the full article here. Do your own research. Use the internet for good […]
6 Ways to Help Your Child Thrive Socially in Middle School
Camp Kupugani is our multicultural summer camp located in Northwest Illinois close to Chicago, IL, and Madison, WI. We at Camp Kupugani know that middle school can be a challenging social time; hormones are doing odd things, children are learning more about themselves than ever before, people are placing pressure on children to decide what they want to do. That can be a lot for a child to process. We found this article from The Washington Post that can help you support your middle-schooler to thrive in middle school. See […]