Good listeners engage their whole body in a conversation by leaning forward, nodding, and making eye contact. They often have strong...

Counselors often use this phrase when a colleague speaks harshly about themselves. Rather than addressing the negative self-talk...

The Camp Hope Mantra “Safe Bodies” reminds campers that camp is a place where play and learning go hand in hand with care. Each space and...

This week's Camp Mantra, "Be Gentle," can be heard throughout most days. For example, last week a counselor reminded campers to be gentle...

At Camp Hope, the phrase 'use your words' promotes connection and positive communication between counselors and campers, as well as...

This week's Camp Hope Mantra is Validation . Throughout the week, we remind campers that they are seen, welcomed, and loved. We also...

The next Camp Hope Mantra in our series is “Connection over Correction" Camp Hope's Counselor, Richard Toe brings this mantra to life as...

Reclaimed Hope Initiative's Executive Director, Allison Spillman, provides insight on this week's camp mantra:  Choices and Compromises...

The fourth Camp Hope Mantra is “Care — The Magic of Band-Aids.” Emma Lockard, Reclaimed Hope Initiative’s Hospitality Coordinator and one...

As a way to get to know the Camp Hope staff, we had them think of something they enjoy doing outside of camp. We created a fun video...

This week, we are exploring Camp Hope’s second mantra: Stay Together. In an earlier conversation with Camp Director Taylor Rolt, she...

This summer, Westminster Presbyterian is partnering with Reclaimed Hope Initiative to host Camp Hope’s seven-week day camp on our campus....