Combating materialism in this very consumerism world. July 21, 2019Gratitude seems to be the answer to helping our children become less materialistic. First of all, a study by Lan Nguyen Chaplin, a UIC associate professor, states “that higher levels of gratitude are associated with lower levels of materialism. Also cultivating your child to be grateful helps them to disassociate “things” with happiness and wanting…
Why Do We Have Required Activities at CMFG? July 18, 2019At Camp Marimeta, there are certain required activities that each camper must take. These include swimming, tennis, kayaking and canoeing. We feel each of these three activities help develop well rounded, safety conscience, cooperative young ladies. Why Swimming? Although there are many reasons why we believe swimming is a fun and necessary activity, the most…
Welcome to Second Session 2019! July 16, 2019Second Session 2019 is off to an outstanding start! After another INCREDIBLE visitor’s weekend, the girls enjoyed an afternoon of General Waterfront out in the hot sun! Finally, at around 4:30, the buses from Chicago arrived at camp. Then they were greeted by an ecstatic group of campers and counselors. Next, cabins were announced! Consequently…
Banquet Night at Marimeta 2019! July 11, 2019Banquet Night at Marimeta is so much fun! The last dinner of the session is known as banquet. Tonight, the girls will dress in their Mari Meta league team shirts and sit in their little teams. On this special night, activity awards are given out to campers who have excelled in their activities. Activity medals…
Five Year Night at Marimeta 2019! July 9, 2019We love Five Year Night at Marimeta! Five Year Night is a tradition at camp that has carried on throughout camp history! Every summer, the five year campers receive their five year jackets. In fact, they are given to them by their friends who are already in the Five Year Club. The Five Year Club…
4th of July at CMFG! July 4, 2019The 4th of July is so much fun at Camp Marimeta! For many campers, Independence Day is their favorite day at camp. Here’s a quick breakdown of our incredible 4th of July: We start the day with a short sleep in, until Senior Cabin wakes every camper up by going through the cabins banging pots…
Camp Marimeta Kindness and Gratitude Days July 2, 2019At Camp Marimeta we have two different days of activities known as kindness and gratitude days. Usually, these are alternated throughout the week. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are K-Days. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday are known as G-Days. The K of K-Day stands for Kindness. At Marimeta, we value kindness as one of the most important…
Learn about Camp Marimeta’s Trips June 29, 2019 Learn about where Camp Marimeta’s oldest campers go for trips. Camp Marimeta’s oldest campers (we call them pioneers) have the privilege of going on some amazing trips. Marimeta goes to Wisconsin Dells, Mackinac Island and sailing on Lake. Moreover, they get to learn about the beautiful Northwoods. Camp Marimeta’s Youngest Pioneer’s Trip: The girls going into 8th…
When the trips are away…… June 27, 2019While the Pioneers are enjoying their trips away to the Wisconsin Dells, Mackinac Island and sailing on Superior Lake, the Dudes and Ranchers are having a blast back at camp! First off, on Tuesday, we spent the day doing Al Lewis. This is when the campers get to pick their own schedule every period. We…
Summer Camp and Mental Health June 23, 2019Camp can be more than a place to have fun. Smart parents know that overnight summer camp can help their child’s mental health. Summer camp can be an integral part of a child’s development in many different aspects, including their mental health. Camp helps develop life skills, character and can be a respite from the stress…