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Audrey Monke has been the owner and director of Gold Arrow Camp in Lakeshore, California, for thirty years and is among the nation’s most well-respected experts on the topic of summer camp and positive psychology. A graduate of Stanford University (BA, international relations, 1988), she also earned her master’s degree in psychology from Fresno State University, where she conducted research on the impact of camp experiences on children’s social skills and well-being. Monke, also known by her camp nickname “Sunshine,” has researched and written extensively on the topics of summer camp, social skills, parenting, and well-being on her blog at Sunshine-Parenting.com and in other publications. She distills big topics into manageable, easy-to-und ...more

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Happy Campers: 9 Summer Camp Secrets for Raising Kids Who Become Thriving Adults
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Over my three decades as a summer camp director, I’ve been asked thousands of questions about camp from parents, campers, and young adult counselors. Much of my research, writing, podcast topics, and speaking has emerged from these questions. Deciding on Camp What’s the best age for overnight summer camp? You probably want a number here,…

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