Aranka, Logan and Mark have been the core team behind our incredible IHC Adventures program for a number of years. Every summer they bring the adventure to life at IHC by facilitating our adventure courses and off-camp tripping programs but most importantly, they hire, train and lead our incredible IHC adventure team. Aranka, Logan and Mark are passionate about living green, yoga, trail running, climbing, swimming and living life to the full. Read on and get to know a little bit more about them.

Learn a little more about our incredible Girl's Side Directors. Discover their favorite things about summer camp, what lessons they have learnt, and what advice they would give to someone looking to join the IHC team.

I say the same sentence in both my professions: as a teacher during the school year and as a counselor in the summertime.

It could easily be the same situation. Same group of kids. The student in the classroom is immediately red-faced and nervous when I say those words… a camper looks the exact opposite; they breathe a sigh of relief.

So why such a difference in a child’s reaction?

“Camp has a huge part to play in embracing your strengths but also your flaws, it’s nice not having standards set for you and just being able to be yourself”

So you’re rolling up to summer camp for the first time? The first thing to know is that camp is the most welcoming place on earth and you’re going to be made to feel like a part of the family from the moment you step off the bus. Here is some friendly lingo to know before you go!

There’s a classic summer camp saying that goes ‘the days are long, but the weeks never go by faster’ and before you know it, your campers are back on the buses home after an amazing summer. What might surprise you are the lessons you learnt along the way…

When people talk about traveling and say ‘it changed me’ I never really understood the full meaning of it, that is, until I stepped foot into Camp IHC. As I walked over the first step into the dining hall, with the words ‘welcome home’ ringing in my ears, I knew in fact, a summer could change you.

Last night I sat in a room circled alongside 200 young male summer camp counselors. It was one of the most eye-opening experiences i’ve ever had.

Learn how Camp IHC and their male camp counselors are shattering glass ceilings when it comes to talking openly.

The world is moving faster than ever before.

As a younger generation drives changes in social norms and as technology speeds up life, there is a well coined phrase to sum it all up… ‘welcome to the 21st century’

Despite all these changes, there is still one route that thousands of young adults continue to take to develop strong leadership skills… yes, it’s the role of the summer camp counselor!

Ever wondered what campers do when they get too old for summer camp?

We spoke to staff members who grew up at summer camp to see what their journey was like, and why they came back to work at their favorite place in the world.

Do you want to learn a little more about life as a summer camp counselor? We have answered 10 common questions about working at a summer camp.

Did you know we have our own saying in the summer camp world?

It’s “life is best when you’re at camp”.

You see, we are going to let you in a little secret… we have our own magical world that’s better than Disneyland, good pizza and new socks, combined!

Here are the 7 signs that mean you are missing summer camp life too much.