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The Fear and Fun in Getting Ready to Go Back to Camp During a Pandemic

by Adam Simon | Mar 1, 2021 | Anxiety & Shyness, Depression, Staff Stories, Teen Camp Blog

Adam SimonI’m Adam Simon. I started teen camp eighteen years ago with the vision of creating a space where teenagers would know they are safe from bullying or negative judgments and would feel free to show who they really are and to become their best selves. Let’s connect, discuss, engage…

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The Gift of Being A Non Profit Summer Camp

by Adam Simon | Feb 1, 2021 | Camp Stories, LGBTQ+ Camp, Staff Stories, Teen Camp Blog

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Our Summers Save Lives

by Adam Simon | Nov 8, 2020 | Camp Stories, Depression, Help For Parents, Staff Stories, Teen Camp Blog

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From a Feeling of Malice to Hope. One Camper’s Odyssey. A Personal Letter From Kendall.

by Kendall Kalustyan | Nov 2, 2020 | Camp Stories, Camper Tesitimonials, LGBTQ+ Camp, Staff Stories, Teen Camp Blog

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Finding New Hope in Virtual Camp

by Adam Simon | May 28, 2020 | Camp Activities, Help For Parents, Technology, Teen Camp Blog

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How We Can Help Our Anxious Teens Live Heroic Lives

by Adam Simon | Feb 17, 2020 | Anxiety & Shyness, Camp Stories, Camper Tesitimonials, Depression, Teen Camp Blog

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How Housing Works at OTC for Transgender Campers

by Adam Simon | Jan 30, 2020 | LGBTQ+ Camp, Teen Camp Blog

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Top Ten Things I’ve Learned About 2e (Twice Exceptional) Teens

by Adam Simon | Oct 14, 2019 | Anxiety & Shyness, Camp Stories, Staff Stories, Teen Camp Blog

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What Makes a Great Camp Counselor?

by Adam Simon | Apr 25, 2019 | Staff Stories, Teen Camp Blog

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Passionately Becoming True to Ourselves at Summer Camp

by Adam Simon | Apr 8, 2019 | Camp Stories, Camper Tesitimonials, Staff Stories, Teen Camp Blog

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Social Anxiety and Shyness as an Invitation to The Great Unknown

by Adam Simon | Mar 29, 2019 | Anxiety & Shyness, Help For Parents, Home Page, Teen Camp Blog

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The Link Between Technology & Social Anxiety: Why Face-to-Face Engagement is So Important

by Adam Simon | Mar 28, 2019 | Anxiety & Shyness, Help For Parents, Technology, Teen Camp Blog, Videos

Adam Simon continues his video series, discussion with teen therapist, Amy Frisch. In this segment they discuss the link between technology and social anxiety in teenagers. Amy offers some great insights and an interesting perspective on the subject. Watch the short video.

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Veteran Camper Turned Counselor Reflects on 15yrs at OTC

by Adam Simon | Mar 17, 2019 | Camp Stories, Camper Tesitimonials, Staff Stories, Teen Camp Blog

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Setting Screen Time Limits For Teens Without Starting World War 3

by Adam Simon | Mar 8, 2019 | Help For Parents, Teen Camp Blog, Videos

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Teen Smart-Phone Usage as a Privilege, Not a Right: Establishing Sensible Restrictions

by Adam Simon | Mar 4, 2019 | Help For Parents, Technology, Teen Camp Blog, Videos

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The Fear and Fun in Getting Ready to Go Back to Camp During a Pandemic

The Gift of Being A Non Profit Summer Camp

Our Summers Save Lives

From a Feeling of Malice to Hope. One Camper’s Odyssey. A Personal Letter From Kendall.

Finding New Hope in Virtual Camp

How We Can Help Our Anxious Teens Live Heroic Lives

How Housing Works at OTC for Transgender Campers

Top Ten Things I’ve Learned About 2e (Twice Exceptional) Teens

What Makes a Great Camp Counselor?

Passionately Becoming True to Ourselves at Summer Camp

Social Anxiety and Shyness as an Invitation to The Great Unknown

The Link Between Technology & Social Anxiety: Why Face-to-Face Engagement is So Important

Veteran Camper Turned Counselor Reflects on 15yrs at OTC

Setting Screen Time Limits For Teens Without Starting World War 3

Teen Smart-Phone Usage as a Privilege, Not a Right: Establishing Sensible Restrictions

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