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What's it like raising kids on the go? Well meet the owners and operators of the Wander Well Bus! Jeff Campbell and Jill Bucaro ditched their home in California for a converted school bus, or a "schoolie". With their son Simon and rescue pup Holly, the crew of 4 have been on the road for almost a year at the time of this posting! Learn about life on the road, raising kids on the go and virtually, and the benefits of being anywhere you need to be at anytime!

Our host Allison Miller sits down with Aimee Schlueter: a Certified Life Coach who is passionate about improving the lives of teens. Through coaching, she educates teens on how to navigate the road of life so they can learn how to handle the bumps along the way. Aimee inspires teens to step into their full potential through self-development and discovering their limits. When teens gain more self-awareness, discover their choices, and learn to look at their world differently, it reduces stress and creates more confidence, better communication, stronger relationships, and positive outcomes.

In this first episode, our host Allison Miller sits down with Sandi Schwartz: a mother, journalist, and author of Finding Ecohappiness. Specializing in parenting, wellness, and environmental issues, she utilizes all three to help your family build better and happier habits. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, National Geographic, Library Journal, Yahoo!, Good Housekeeping, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Scary Mommy, and more. Sandi's two school-aged children attend sleepaway camp. Make sure to check out Sandi's book available at https://amzn.to/3KzPhqd

Dive into an inspiring episode of My Camp with Camp Akeela and its owner and director, Eris Sasson. Camp Akeela is a residential camp in Vermont "where quirky campers thrive!" With camp in their veins, Eric, along with his wife, started Camp Akeela in 2008 after years of summer camp experience between the two of them. Alongside the podcast, Eric has this to say "I love that it's a community where our "quirky" campers can truly belong, connect deeply with a true peer group, be their best selves and grow in profound ways."

The campers at Camp Akeela are excited about a camp experience that supports their social growth. Many have been diagnosed with Asperger’s, ASD 1, NVLD or a similar neurodiverse profile. At Akeela, they truly belong and find lifelong friends. The population of campers is unique because autism spectrum and neurodivergent can mean so many different things. At Camp Akeela, they're passionate about bringing together a group of campers who can thrive in a way that they simply can't in another camp setting.

To learn more about Akeela, visit campakeela.com.

Don't forget to explore more captivating episodes of our My Camp series and discover additional camp-related content on the Happy Camper Live website. You can also find us on YouTube at Happy Camper Live and on Instagram @happy_camper_live for even more camp-inspired joy and excitement.

Dive into a captivating episode of My Camp, where we learn about Camp Lookout and talk to the camp's passionate owner Curtis McFall. Curtis and his wife purchased Camp Lookout, based in Frankfort, Michigan, a little over 10 years ago. Curtis bounced around camps as a kid, but always had summer camp in his heart. After having a "real job" for a few years, he realized he wanted to get back to summer camp. To make a long story longer, they purchased Camp Lookout, and have been building, improving, and holding true to Camp Lookout traditions ever since.

Camp Lookout strives to empower young people through experiential learning. Their programming is camper-led and designed to foster an imaginative environment for kids to play and explore.

Their unique programming model emphasizes creativity, exploration, inclusion, and community building. Their goal is to make a positive impact on each member of their community by building connections to self, others, and the natural world.
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To learn more about Camp Lookout, visit www.lookoutsummer.com.

Don't forget to explore more captivating episodes of our My Camp series and discover additional camp-related content on the Happy Camper Live website. You can also find us on YouTube at Happy Camper Live and on Instagram @happy_camper_live for even more camp-inspired joy and excitement.

Join us this episode for a fun-filled conversation with Friendly Pines Camp and its director, Megan May, who is actually a 4th generation director. Learn about the sessions, their traditions, and the amazing experience the staff have. We only have one question for you.... is it spaghetti pizza, or pizza spaghetti?

Friendly Pines is a quintessential private summer camp lodged into the forests and mountains of northern Arizona, and it was founded in 1941 as a summer home for boys and girls. It offers various activities including horseback riding, waterskiing, arts and crafts, archery, and more. It is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and the wide range of activities that provide campers with a memorable and enriching summer camp experience.

To learn more about Friendly Pines Camp, visit friendlypines.com.

Don't forget to explore more captivating episodes of our My Camp series and discover additional camp-related content on the Happy Camper Live website. You can also find us on YouTube at Happy Camper Live and on Instagram @happy_camper_live for even more camp-inspired joy and excitement.