How We Do Camp
Our Mission & Values
Lauren and Stacey’s years as camp directors, educators, and moms have taught them the importance of being thoughtful and intentional. They are honored to be responsible for your camper’s care, with safety and well-being always at the heart of what they do.
Camp Eastwood’s mission and values is to provide a fun, supportive, skill-building introduction to overnight camp. Just as important, we want every camper to leave feeling more inspired to take on what’s next - confident, valued, and enriched by the experiences and connections they’ve made.
The program fills a crucial gap between early development and the confidence, skills and stamina needed for longer residential camp experiences and beyond. Families can feel assured knowing Camp Eastwood is purposely designed for elementary-aged children to grow and build key life skills while gaining readiness for future sleepaway camp.
How Do Campers Build Skills at Eastwood?
- Community living skills Learning to share space, take responsibility, and care for personal and group needs
- Team-based play We practice winning and losing appropriately, cooperation, communication, and problem-solving in a fun and active way
- Exploration and choice Encouraging curiosity, creativity, and confidence through new experiences
- Daily routines and structure Building independence and self-reliance through consistent, age-appropriate expectations
- Supportive relationships Developing empathy, resilience, and a sense of belonging through friendships and caring adult role models
PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES
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“He came home so happy and said it was the best days he’s ever known, the most fun he’s ever had.”
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“I just want to thank you both SO much for helping Emmy to have the most wonderful and positive first experience at overnight camp. She has not stopped talking about all the fun she had at Eastwood.”
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“I truly feel like she came home with a new-found confidence. We are so grateful for her week at Eastwood and for all the support you both gave her!!”
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“Sending my 7-year-old to overnight camp for the first time was a much bigger step for me than it was for him. I wasn’t sure either of us was ready for a whole week apart but Camp Eastwood made the experience so much easier than I ever imagined.”
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“Our daughter came home more confident, more independent, and with friendships and memories she’ll treasure forever. Camp Eastwood is truly something special, and we are beyond grateful that this was her first overnight camp experience. If you’re on the fence, take the leap. It may be one of the best gifts you can give your child.”
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“My kids went here this summer and had the best time. They had so much fun with fairy houses, fort building, and swimming every day in the amazing pool. It was only a week, which was perfect for their first time away, but it still included all of the things you’d expect from a longer camp experience, including a color war competition, hiking, camp fire, and a swim in the lake.”
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“He had such an amazing time at camp - he told me it was the best 2 weeks of his life! Thank you so much to you and Stacey for everything!!!”
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“I saw his confidence grow, his friendships deepen, and his independence blossom. Those are gifts he’ll carry with him long after summer ends.”
