Whitehouse Camp Readies for Summer Season
Volunteers gathered at Courageous Acres in Whitehouse to prepare the camp for another summer of serving families. The community effort ensures the camp will be ready to welcome guests this season.
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Tesla's Camp Mode Lets You Sleep in Your EV All Night
Tesla vehicles can now transform into comfortable overnight camping spots thanks to Camp Mode, which maintains cabin temperature and keeps devices charged while you sleep. The feature joins a growing list of innovative settings that make electric vehicles more versatile than traditional cars.
Volunteers Prep 50-Year Camp for Jersey City Kids
Corporate employees spent a day restoring Camp Liberty, a beloved day camp in Liberty State Park that's been giving Jersey City children fun-filled summers since 1974. The volunteer cleanup means thousands more kids will enjoy freshly painted picnic tables and tidy grounds when camp opens this June. #
West Virginia Camp Gets Free Generator From Volunteers
A year-long volunteer effort just saved a summer camp from food loss and power outages. When Camp Kootaga's old generator died, a community rallied to donate and install a replacement for free.
Iowa Store Sells 2,933 Pineapples in One Hour for Charity
A Marion, Iowa grocery store just set a Guinness World Record by selling nearly 3,000 pineapples in 60 minutes. Every single pineapple sold put a dollar toward Camp Courageous, a local camp serving people with disabilities.
Volunteers Give 50-Year Jersey Camp a Fresh Start
Dozens of volunteers transformed a beloved summer camp that's been bringing joy to Jersey City kids since 1974. Their cleanup effort ensures Camp Liberty will shine for another generation of children.
Volunteers Revive 50-Year Jersey City Summer Camp
Employees rolled up their sleeves to refresh Camp Liberty, the oldest day camp in Liberty State Park. The volunteer cleanup ensures Jersey City kids will have another summer of fun at the beloved 1974 program.
70 Volunteers Give Accessible Maine Camp a Spring Revival
Seventy volunteers, including campers with disabilities, transformed Camp Capella in Dedham, Maine during an annual spring cleanup that prepares the accessible summer camp for its nine-week season. The event showcases how a community gives back to a place that has given them years of joy and belonging.
Murphy Youth Police Academy Offers Free Summer Camps
Murphy is opening registration for two free weeklong police academy camps this summer, giving local students hands-on experience with law enforcement. The camps run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for middle and high schoolers.
Volunteers Restore 50-Year-Old Summer Camp for Jersey Kids
Corporate volunteers spent a day revitalizing Camp Liberty, Jersey City's longest-running day camp that's been creating summer memories since 1974. Their cleanup work will welcome hundreds of local children back for another season of fun.
Volunteers Revive 50-Year-Old Jersey City Kids Camp
Corporate volunteers rolled up their sleeves to restore Camp Liberty, a beloved summer day camp that's been bringing joy to Jersey City children since 1974. Their weekend of painting, weeding, and repairs ensures another generation of kids can create summer memories at Liberty State Park.
Camp Cranium Helps 475,000 Kids With Brain Injuries Thrive
At Camp Cranium in Pennsylvania, kids who survived severe brain injuries are climbing rock walls, hitting archery targets, and proving what's possible when young survivors get the right support. For 17 years, this camp has celebrated the resilience of children rebuilding their lives after traumatic brain injuries.
How One Mom Chose Courage Over Fear in the ER
A mother's decision to face her deepest parenting fear taught her what real courage looks like. Her story shows why bravery isn't about being fearless.
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Kruger Park Staff Save Hundreds as Floods Hit Camps
When floodwaters swept through South Africa's iconic Kruger National Park in January 2024, camp managers faced impossible choices and stubborn tourists. Their quick thinking and courage saved everyone.
Michigan Camp Rallies 100+ Volunteers for Kids With Illness
North Star Reach, a Michigan camp serving children with serious health challenges, is hosting its 10th anniversary Spring Work Weekend to prepare the 105-acre property for the 2026 season. The three-day volunteer event brings together families, donors, and community members to ready cabins and program spaces where kids can simply be kids.
Electric Rooftop Cabin Sets Up Camp in 60 Seconds
A Denver company just launched a rooftop shelter that transforms any truck into a hard-walled camping cabin at the push of a button. The Altus pops up electrically in one minute, giving adventurers full headroom and all-season protection.
New Zealand Camp Thrives With $20 Sites and Free Showers
A family-run camping ground on New Zealand's Lake Hāwea proves simple hospitality still wins by keeping prices low and listening to what guests actually want. Since 2009, the Burdons have grown a 1970s campground into a thriving retreat that offers everything from budget tent sites to luxury domes.
Texas Summer Camps Welcome Kids with Disabilities Back
After years of pandemic setbacks and devastating floods, Texas special needs camps are bouncing back stronger than ever. This summer, thousands of children with disabilities will experience joy, friendship, and adventure thanks to armies of dedicated volunteers.
Weekend Camping Trip Can Reset Your Sleep Clock
Scientists found that just one weekend camping under natural light can shift your sleep schedule two hours earlier, improving health and mood. The research shows our modern artificial lighting keeps us dangerously out of sync with our biology.
Weekend Camping Resets Your Sleep Clock, Science Confirms
Struggling with sleep? Scientists found that just one weekend camping trip can shift your body's internal clock two hours earlier, helping you wake up more alert and reducing health risks linked to late sleep patterns. The secret is ditching artificial light and syncing with the sun.
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