Southwoods Blog

By Marita Blake April 01, 2026

Packing for camp can be an undertaking! Our packing list provides the outline for what to bring to camp this summer to all campers, and along with a f...

By Andy Pritikin March 18, 2026

Teens are still experiencing the effects of post-pandemic, phone-based times with the intense pressures of screen-based friendships, self-esteem in th...

By Andy Pritikin March 09, 2026

Summer camps became the darlings of American families post-pandemic, as lockdowns forced parents to acknowledge the social skills deficit that kids we...

By Carl Acosta January 14, 2026

Homesickness is why you send your kids to summer camp. It breaks my heart when parents tell me “I’m not going to send my camper this year because I t...

By Carl Acosta January 07, 2026

Our communication policy promotes independence while helping parents feel connected to the camper experience. Let’s face it, it’s hard to be away from...

By Carl Acosta December 24, 2025

“Homesickness has become my favorite part of the sleep-away camp experience.” Our counselors think I’m crazy when I start staff training discussions w...