June 10, 2018

The benefits of overnight camp

Today’s Parent published a great article last week on “The benefits of sending your kid to overnight camp.” At Camp Billings we believe wholeheartedly in the social, emotional, developmental, and physical benefits of attending a sleep-away camp like Billings. We wanted to share a few of our favorite quotes with you and encourage you to… Read more »

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January 4, 2018

5 Confidence-Building Reasons to Go to Camp

We have seen Chris Tomkin’s article featured online on Personal Health News about reasons parents should consider sending their kids to camp and we completely agree.  At Camp Billings you will: Have Fun Make Lasting Friendships Be yourself Learn to lead Find time to reflect Thanks Chris!

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January 3, 2018

Barbara Slack Turns 100!

The Weownit  cottage owned since 1905 by the Slack/Jenkins families before its turnover to Camp Billings is now the director’s cottage and available for rentals in the spring and fall. Many campers and staff no doubt recall Barbara and Alfred Slack at Billings camp functions or welcoming the many campers who visited them at their… Read more »

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January 2, 2018

Alumni Reunion in Boston

Breaking news! Camp Billings alumni will be gathering in Boston on Saturday, April 28th. If you have not met Anne and Sean Collins, our DITs, this is a great opportunity to get to know them and reconnect with old friends. Spread the word. Read more.

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January 1, 2018

Psychology Today is talking about Billings!

Well not exactly…Sometimes it is hard to capture what makes Camp Billings so life changing for campers and perhaps it is all the opportunities to build resilience and confidence. Through camp duties, we learn that “anything worth doing at all is worth doing well!” Diving from the high dive pushes us to redefine our limits,… Read more »

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