i never went away to camp.  ever.  in fact, i didn't start camping until i was an adult {and long weekends at a campground one dune away from the atlantic ocean probably doesn't equate to camping to some people}.  i don't know what it's like to have the summer camp experience.  you know, a week away from home, kind of on your own, making new friends, learning new things...gaining valuable life experiences and making memories that will be with you forever. last week, my daughter brought home a flyer about a camp she would like to attend this summer.  and, last night, i received an email about a phenomenal camping opportunity for school-aged children.  of course, the camp is all the way in california, but - holy moly - after reading about catalina island camps, i kind of wish i was … [Read more...]