by Kristin Dabson | Oct 1, 2024 | What Different Can Do
Saying Goodbye to Summer, But Not to What We’ve Learned While the sun has set on another unforgettable summer, it’s hard to say goodbye to the days of adventure, friendship, and fun. But while camp may be over, the lessons we learned — empathy, confidence, and...
by Kristin Dabson | May 3, 2024 | What Different Can Do
As we wrap up What Different Can Do, our month-long focus on inclusion awareness, I find myself thinking about the words that Arthur Chen once wrote: Diversity is a fact.Equity is a choice.Inclusion is an action.Belonging is an outcome. In many ways, Chen could be...
by Kristin Dabson | Apr 30, 2024 | What Different Can Do
Whether you work from home, are a stay-at-home parent, or work outside of the house, you need a go-to list of practical summer activities for your kids to keep them busy—and learning—during the dog days of summer. Otherwise, you run the risk of them getting too much...
by Kristin Dabson | Apr 26, 2024 | What Different Can Do
Packing the Ultimate Camp Suitcase Hi! My name Hope Blaszczynski and I am the Assistant Camp Director, Program, at Camp Southern Ground. Growing up, camp was something I looked forward to all year. I had countdowns starting from the day I left camp for how many days...
by Kristin Dabson | Apr 22, 2024 | What Different Can Do
While we may not count down to Earth Day as we do other holidays, it’s still one of the most important days of the year. It’s a day when the world comes together for a common goal: appreciating and protecting our home planet. Getting kids engaged and actively...
by Kristin Dabson | Apr 19, 2024 | What Different Can Do
Summer is just around the corner, and I find myself remembering the excitement, anticipation, and, if I’m honest, anxiety that came along with sending my neurodiverse (ND) child off to camp. Amidst all of those emotions, one thought kept me grounded: my child is...
