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Newsletter · By Brian Helfman · Official site

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Sep 16, 2026
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Jul 30, 2026

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  1. Issue · Sep 16, 2026

    The Story of Summer Camp 2026: A Co-Creation (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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    It’s Sunday morning at Third Nature Summer Camp and I’m participating in a new activity called, “Let’s Go Saunter & Play in the Woods” facilitated by Heather McKendry.After some forest bathing and conversation about the wisdom of trees, Heather invites us to form groups of 5 to create a mandala using the natural world around us. My group finds a flat area near a strong tree. With very few words exchanged, we start co-creating.Now it’s time to present our mandala to the rest of the group. T

  2. Issue · Aug 17, 2026

    My Home (Less Far) Away From Home (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Neutral tone

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    Dozens of people have sent me articles this year about adult summer camp.I’ve seen new offerings pop up left and right.The tone when people share these articles and “competing” offerings is often, “Uh oh - watch out! People infringing on your territory.”But you know what?I love it.The conscious leader in me loves it because he knows the rising tide lifts all boats. The increased awareness of, interest in, and demand for adult summer camp benefits everyone in the space.The more egoic part of me l

  3. Issue · Jul 30, 2026

    Slow down, you crazy child (opens the original)

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    “Slow down, you crazy childAnd take the phone off the hook and disappear for a whileIt's all right, you can afford to lose a day or two, ooh”- Vienna by Billy JoelToday’s newsletter comes exactly 1 month and over 1,000 road trip miles since my last.I’ve been bouncing around the northeast, spending lots of time with family & friends, doing my best to stay on top of work.In other words, July has been July-ing.I truly

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