Summer Camp Tips & Resources
Updates from Falcon on Ticks and Lyme Disease
By Lynne Rodrigues The incidence of Lyme disease has risen exponentially over the course of the last decade (Kugeler et al., 2021). Here at Falcon, we have seen an increased number of tick bites and cases of Lyme disease among our staff and campers these last few summers. The winters have been milder which correlates…
Last week, several of our admin team spent the week in New Orleans attending two conferences. Monday and Tuesday was CODA, or the Camp Owners and Directors Association. The second was for the ACA, or the American Camp Association (the ACA is the organization through which we are accredited). Both offered some valuable sessions and…
By Jackie Finch Preparing your camper for a stay at an overnight camp can be overwhelming. It is a very exciting time for both campers and parents but the “To Do” list to get ready can feel pretty big! Falcon has had a packing list since I was a camper in the 80’s and 90’s,…
Winter Facility Updates and Changes
There is always a long list of things to do when camp is over for the summer. The camp shutdown itself is a time-consuming project as the water is drained everywhere and anything moveable gets put inside or under roof. The waterfront is closed with the boats, buoy lines, paddles, life jackets, etc all moved…
By Lynne Rodrigues, Director of Health at Falcon Camp In October’s blog, we heard from Dave about how he bought camp from a man named Jack Hardman. Dave shared how his love for Falcon began as a camper in 1964. He shared how he started as a camper and became a camp staff member before…
Ask the Nurse: What happens when my child is sick or injured at camp, and how will I know?
By Jackie Finch This is a great question with many layers to the answer. With a busy camp full of happy, healthy campers and a big team of hard working staff I often find that no two situations are alike! For day to day life at camp, I like to remind parents and guardians that…
Assistant Director or Mom: Why Decide?
By Nici Mahen, Assistant Director Wait a minute…..you move to Ohio for the entire summer? Do your kids come as well? These are just two of the common questions I receive when I explain my job. I’ll admit the situation is unique. In today’s blog, I want to step away from my job as Assistant…
By Dave Devey, Director/Owner About this time forty years ago in October of 1984, I had the privilege of becoming the owner of FalconCamp by buying camp from Jack Hardman. After beginning as a camper in 1964, I had moved throughthe whole line of progression from camper to staff to program director to assistant director…
Congratulations to our 2023 Highflyers!
The highest award at Falcon is known as the Highflyer, and it’s not something you take home. Instead, the Highflyer board hangs in the Dining Hall for all to see and celebrate. We often have alumni coming back to visit or drop off their own kids at camp, and the first thing they do is…
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What Do We Do in the Off-Season?
By Tali Cornblath, Assistant Director When people find out I work for an overnight camp, the first thing they say is usually, “I didn’t know that was an option!” The next thing is, “So what do you do the rest of the year?” I would bet that I am not the only camp person who…
Working with Horses is Valuable for Kids
By Pam Fisher, Falcon Camp Barn Manager Horses have always been there for me. I fondly remember my first time riding a horse at Falcon Camp–it opened a whole new world to a child who is the fifth of six children and often got lost in the commotion. A horse can bring out the best…