The Original Social Network: Why Camp Friendships Last a Lifetime

Before there were smartphones, group chats, or social media “friends,” there was summer camp, the original social network. At Camp Jewell YMCA, friendships aren’t made through screens or status updates; they’re built around campfires, shared cabins, and shared experiences. These friendships are something deeper. They’re forged through kindness, teamwork, laughter, and a little bit of camp […]