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What’s Cooking at Camp Weequahic…

June 30th, 2012

Summer Camp cooking programs like Camp Weequahic’s help campers learn their way around the kitchen by teaching them how to make fun snacks. Eating a warm chocolate chip cookie that one helped bake makes a second home feel even more like home, and it’s a special treat to which many campers look forward. In fact, some of the treats campers whip up in the cooking studio have become part of Camp Weequahic tradition.  Camp Weequahic cooking instructors also teach campers tips for making some of their favorite snacks more nutritious as part of an overall effort to help campers maintain a healthy lifestyle while at camp.  Here’s one of our favorite recipes from the Camp Weequahic cooking studio:

No Bake Choc Chip Truffles

1 cup soft butter

1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed

2 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 tsp. salt

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 Tbsp water

1 (6 ounce) package mini chocolate chips

·         Cream butter and sugar together.

·          Add remaining ingredients and mix well by hand.

·         Roll into bite-size balls.

·         Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. Store in a plastic zip-type bag in the freezer.

·         Let stand at room temperature 5 minutes before eating. (Makes 4 dozen)

Fred: Inter Boys DH

June 29th, 2012

One can hear Fred’s accent from afar, encouraging his charge of campers and counselors alike.  A third year veteran, he knows the drill of Weequahic. He is excited to impart his infectious enthusiasm for camp-life in his new leadership role this summer. Having instructed tennis then sailing, he knows what it takes to inspire and motivate campers, and he is determined to ensure that his group of Inters have the most enjoyable summer possible. Fred just adores his job- he will no doubt exceed his goal! Born and raised in Luxembourg, Fred returns to camp while pursuing a Master’s Degree in Engineering where he hopes to work on solutions for developing countries’ water problems. Some interesting facts about Fred are that he speaks four languages, enjoys traveling, cooking, and watching sports, especially Cricket.

Arts & Crafts at Camp Weequahic

June 18th, 2012

It’s nearly time for camp to start, and we’re already hearing from our campers about the projects they hope to do in arts & crafts this year.  Arts & Crafts is always one of the most popular activities at Camp Weequahic.

Arts & Crafts is as synonymous with summer camp as sing-alongs, s’mores, and afternoons swimming in the lake. As Camp Weequahic’s program offerings have grown, so have the ambitions of the programs offered.  Weequahic campers get top notch instruction in jewelry making, drawing, painting, and candle making, among other things.  Of course, classic favorites like tie-dying and beading are still popular as well.

Camp Weequahic’s Arts & Crafts program is increasingly focused on providing campers with opportunities to truly explore creative outlets.  Additionally, we’re focusing more on environmentally friendly crafts featuring recycled supplies such as bottle caps, record albums, gift cards, game pieces, etc.

Camp Weequahic, an all option camp, also provides campers with the opportunity to focus as much of their summer camp experience on Arts & Crafts as they like.  Artistically inclined campers can make their Camp Weequahic session Arts & Crafts focused while those who also enjoy athletics can enhance their summer camping experience with the addition of the occasional Arts & Crafts option.  Camp Weequahic also features a day long opportunity for campers to receive special instruction during the exclusive Wee Excel camp.