The Gift of Arcadia: An Open Letter from Dr. Tinetti to Chip May
In the early ’40s, Dr. Richard R. Caemmerer wrote open letters to Chief Weihermann, which were featured in The Walther League Messenger. (You can find copies of these letters in Chapter Seven of “Camp Arcadia – The First Sixty Years by Frank W. Miller.) At that time, Dr. Caemmerer was teaching at Concordia Seminary St. […]
Summer Staff Myth Busters #2
We’re breaking down a few myths about serving on Camp Arcadia’s Summer Staff. Serving at Camp for the summer is a “can’t miss” experience that’s valuable for our seasonal staff – personally AND professionally! Myth #2: “I can’t work at Camp because I won’t know anyone else on Summer Staff!” Naomi Glover, Camp Arcadia Summer Staff 2024, […]
Summer Staff Myth Busters #1
Over the next few weeks, we’re going to break down a few myths about serving on Camp Arcadia’s Summer Staff. Serving at Camp for the summer isn’t about “giving up” a summer or “missing out” on opportunities – it’s a “can’t miss” experience that’s valuable for our seasonal staff – personally AND professionally! Myth #1: […]
The Wonders of Camp Arcadia: Wonder #16
Wonder #16: The Joy of Bridging Generations (Part II) One of the most obvious hallmarks of the Camp Arcadia experience is connection within the generations of a family. Camp has long been described as a “generational place.” I don’t know about you, but it always surprises people when I tell them that it’s not uncommon […]
The Wonders of Camp Arcadia: Wonder #15
Wonder #15: It’s Better Than Disney We all know where the happiest place on Earth is…. Or do we? In a poll of children who have experienced both places, 9/10 kids would choose a vacation at Camp Arcadia over a vacation at Disney. “Disney is cool,” said Ben, age 11, “But archery is low key […]