My six-year-old son loves his after-school activities, especially tae kwon do. Recently, though, he’s been pushing back, big time. He’s always been a kid that craves control, and as parents we’re constantly trying to find the balance between giving him ownership and guiding him toward commitments that are good for […]
Recently, North Star Director Andy Shlensky sat down with Dr. Brooke Weinstein for an episode of her podcast, Thrive Like a Parent.Brooke is a North Star mom and an expert in neuroscience-based sensory and emotional regulation. During the conversation, she was incredibly candid about her own journey as a parent—specifically, […]
Not long ago, the U.S. Surgeon General declared parental stress a public health crisis. That statement landed with force because it put language to something many families already feel every day. Parenting today often feels heavier than it should. The stakes feel higher. The margin for error feels smaller. And […]
I just finished reading through the survey responses from our campers this past summer, and I’m struck once again by how much growth happens here and wanted to share! For returning families, chances are, you’ve already seen some of it in your own son. Maybe he came home more self-assured, […]
We had an incredible Summer of 2025! All the boys are now at home in your care, but we are so grateful for the opportunity to partner with you in raising great young men. We wrapped it all up last night with a truly special Final Keylog Ceremony. If you […]
Tonight’s Friday Night Service gathered us at the Council Ring beneath a hazy sky and a picture-perfect sunset for a night reflecting on resilience. The service was filled with great music, including One Tin Soldier, Lean on Me and Bob Dylan’s Don’t Back Down. We had great readings and a […]
Camp is in the business of making memories. This afternoon Mandy, Glick and our Head Caretaker Todd took Pine Manor on a ski trip over to another lake, where skiing is allowed until sunset. The boys spent the afternoon and evening waterskiing, wakeboarding, wakeskating, and trying out Cam S’s foil […]
We’ve had a great few days at camp with some hot weather in the mid-80s. We’ve added extra waterfront activities in the afternoon to give everyone some relief from the heat. In addition to open swim and sprinkler fun, we offered log rolling lessons led by our friend from across […]
Last night’s Friday Night Service focused on the theme of forgiveness, held under a beautiful sunset at the Council Ring. Our CITs took the lead in putting together the service, and they did a great job. Matthew Solomon gave an incredibly thoughtful sermonette about his journey to finding his way […]
Today we hosted the Bi-Camp Games, our annual friendly competition with Camp Nebagamon. This long-running tradition dates back to 1945, when North Star was founded. The event features eight different competitions: canoeing, chess, swimming, tennis, archery, riflery, cross country, and sailing. Each showcases a skill our campers have been developing […]
We often get asked what we do on the weekends at camp, and people are often taken back when they hear that Tuesday is our weekend! Tuesdays, known here as Cruiser Days, offer a break from our regular programming and allow campers to enjoy cabin-based activities on a more relaxed […]
