Many of our campers and staff may remember a visitor that we hosted at camp during the summer of 2009. Phil Lilienthal founded Global Camps Africa after owning and directing Camp Winnebago in Maine for 30 years. Global Camps Africa provides a 10-day camp experience for children living in South […]
We in the North Star offices take March Madness pretty seriously. There is no doubt that the first weekend of the tourney is amongst the greatest sports events of the year and while North Star takes pride in its non-competitive philosophy, we all love the non-stop action of the opening […]
There are many things in life that we take for granted. Modern conveniences are at the top of this list but when you’re a North Star staff member and you spend two months at camp, you give up some of these things, that changes. From mid June through mid August […]
The offices of North Star Camp has confirmed some very important news today. Something that we’ve been working on for many years is about to come to fruition. While this won’t directly effect our campers, it will make a big difference to our staff…No, we’re not going co-ed. In the […]
The Deerfield Review was chocked full of news about NSC folks. Props to Mikey Spinello and Charlie Kogan who got mentions in the Review Sports Section. Mikey had a great write-up about his participation last Friday in the State Diving meet. Mikey finished 24th in the meet, up 6 spots […]
With spring fast approaching and summer just around the corner, we wanted to quickly update you on a few things. Enrollment Update We have been working very hard and travelling all over the country to find the world’s best campers, and we are well on our way. Second session is […]
Andy and I will be on the University of Illinois campus Monday Feb. 21st. We’ll be in the Education Building from 1pm – 5pm, so if you or anyone you know is interested in joining the North Star staff as a counselor, wilderness trip leader, or one of our support […]
I know that the reports from the National Conference were quite gripping, so I wouldn’t want to leave you without the final day report. We got in a few more educational sessions (and a few meaning one because I didn’t want to wake up for the first 7:45am session, though […]
We continue to have a great time here in San Diego. After a great first day to the National Conference on Tuesday, Wednesday was packed with learning opportunities for us all. It started off with a great keynote from author and psychologist Michael Thompson. One of the most well respected […]
Since we ask our campers to give trip reports after they get back from their canoe and hiking trips its only appropriate that we do the same. For those of you who don’t know, every February the American Camp Association holds their annual conference, and for us all, its important […]
We are debuting a new feature here at Leb’s Rambling’s, adding “Tennis” Mike Storms to our list of regular contributors. So go ahead and give a shout, read what Mike’s jokes are all about…all about..all about… Did you hear about the astrological shake-up? The stars shifting and changing astrological signs […]
