Bullying & The Bystander Effect

Did you hear about Eagles player Desean Jackson’s incredible act of
support for a teenage boy that was horrifically bullied. Check out the
story here if you missed it-

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/desean-jackson-bullied-teen/story?id=12839546

In each of the bullying incidents involving the teen, there were
others present, yet no one provided him with any assistance. This
unfortunate phenomenon is known as the “Bystander Effect.” The more
people that witness a bullying incident, the less likely it is that
someone will report it or provide assistance.

The effects of bullying on children are severe-including a
loss of self-esteem, depression, isolation and poor performance in
school.

25% of kids will be a victim of bullying at some point. Roughly 85% of
all bullying incidents are witnessed by someone else. Here’s a great
resource from the Reach Out Foundation to help you and your child
better understand bullying, it’s impact and ways in which observers can
safely help to decrease bullying in their schools, communities and at
camp-

http://us.reachout.com/the_facts/bystanders-role-in-bullying/s/17/f/8052

No More Snow Days!

Best Email of the day from last week, the night before yet another snow storm:

"My kids want to have school tomorrow!  They have already used up all of their snow days, and last year the extra days were added at the end -> they missed out on preweek."

"They don’t want that to happen again."

Senior Focus Group Recap

Last Friday was our Third Annual Senior Focus Group. While we can’t promise that we will grant all of the children’s wishes (no, we won’t give out free slushies everyday), we do value and appreciate the opinions of our campers and have put many of their ideas into action in the past!

Here are some of the highlights from both our Focus Group Discussion and online survey.

New activities/electives: World Sports (rugby, handball, etc.), Survivor Gaga, World Cup Soccer, Trampoline, Dodgeball, Jenga Tournament at Senior Soiree, more Larping and potato launchers.

Special Event Ideas: King and Queen at Senior Dance, Jersey Shore fist pumping contest, Senior Camp Movie Night, additional trip at Gold Rush besides the Zoo, 3 team Color War and a big after-Camp party to celebrate our 10th anniversary

New Lunch ideas: burritos, ribs, Chinese food and Fettuccine Alfredo

Community Service Projects for CITs/LITs: Planting trees & flowers, food pantry drive, help at a soup kitchen, environmental preservation, go to a nursing home and visit an orphanage

Topics and issues that CITs & LITs would like to learn more about: conflict amongst campers, communication skills, job interview skills, Autism, how to be a leader and stress management.

And finally… here’s a great quote from one particular CIT: “I think teens as LITS & CITS should work harder to help more and should be given the opportunity to help more.” (WE AGREE!)

Thanks again to all of the campers and leaders that attended the Focus Group and completed our online survey.

Feel free to send us additional suggestions/comments via email, bc@libertylakedaycamp.com, Facebook, and/or our Blog!

"Beauty" Pageant

Our Annual "Beauty" Pageant is always one of camper's favorite Special Events each summer. Seeing their favorite Counselors and Group Leaders dressed as the opposite gender always brings a lot of laughs, and occasionally a few screams. Check out our Best Of The Beauty Pageant album on Facebook and Team Members-get ready to "de-tag" yourselves...




Best of 10: "Beauty" Pageant Album on Facebook

Best of 10 Album Series!

Victorious Red Pirates of 2006

We will be posting an amazing series of "Best of 10" photo albums on Facebook in celebration of our 10th anniversary this summer! Here is our first one-"Best of 10: Color War," featuring some of the most memorable Color War moments in Liberty Lake's history. Click Away, "Like Us", and Enjoy!


Liberty Lake's "Best of 10" Facebook Album: Color War!