The Camp Akiba Diaspora: The Next Generation

Camp Akiba, (the best camp in the world) located in Reeders Pennsylvania, closed in 1997. The grounds are still maintained and as beautiful as ever, and it is now home to the Pocono Picnic Company. But for those of us who were campers at Camp Akiba, we miss it dearly. Fortunately there is a Facebook [...]

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Summer Camp Tour 2011

Path To Rhythm will be traveling to the following camps this summer to bring group drumming to campers and counselors.
We can’t wait to drum with you!!!!
Camp Timber Tops
Pine Forest
Camp Kweebec
Camp Canadensis
Camp Chipinaw
Liberty Lake Day Camp
Sesame Rockwood Day Camp
Diamond Ridge Camps
Camp Wayne for Girls
Camp Wayne for Boys
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ACA Tri-State Camp Conference 2011

I  recently returned from attending the Tri-State Camp Conference that took place in Atlantic City from March 14-18th, 2011.
I had a great time connecting with old friends and meeting new ones!
The high lights for me:

Jamming with singer-song writer Jared Campbell at the Conference opening evening event at The Tropicana’s A Dam Good Sportsbar.
Presenting a session [...]

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They’re Teaching Elephants In Thailand How to Play Music, and You Still Don’t Have A Music-Making Program For Your Campers?!!

I was driving in my car today and listening to WNYC . The host was interviewing a guest by the name of David Soldier, who tells an amazing story of how he began teaching elephants in Thailand how to play musical instruments. The elephants eventually learned visual cues and were able to play together. David [...]

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Camp-A-Palooza

I had an amazing time participating in the concert event put on by Liberty Lake Day Camp called Camp-A-Palooza. This is a huge festival-style event that the camp puts on for the campers that features live music, games, food, and all kinds of ridiculously fun things to do.
I worked with groups of campers all week, [...]

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Camp Canadensis

I had the pleasure of returning to the Pocono Mountain region of Pennsylvania from July 11-14 to provide group drumming programs for the campers and staff at Camp Canadensis. This was special for me because it reminded me of being at Camp Akiba, the summer camp that I attended for so many years of my [...]

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Liberty Lake Day Camp

From August 16th-20th, I had the honor of being an Artist in Residence at Liberty Lake Day Camp in Monroe County, NJ. I  worked with all age groups of campers, from ages 4 through 15, as part of the diverse elective program offered by Liberty Lake. I introduced campers to hand drumming and group rhythm [...]

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Camp Nation Podcast Episode 14

This week I had the pleasure of being a guest host on the Camp Nation Podcast. We spoke about staff commitment, and I also spoke about the group drumming programs that I provide for camps.
Check out the podcast here.

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Fieldston Outdoors

Path To Rhythm returned to the Riverdale section of the Bronx to work with the campers at Fieldston Outdoors Summer Camp. I worked with a group of 5th & 6th graders. I was pleased with what we are able to accomplish as a group in a short amount of time. I showed the group hand [...]

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Best Wishes to Summer Camp Directors

Monday June 21st. Not only is it the Summer Solstice and the start of summer, but most camps will be starting within the next two weeks, which really marks the start of summer! It is an exciting time, and for camp directors it can be a stressful and anxious time. I hear this.  I am [...]

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Professionals in Camping Interview Series: Steven Bernstein

I recently attended attended the American Camp Association Tri-State Camp Conference held in Atlantic City, NJ. I caught up with with my friend Steven Bernstein to chat about the Conference. In this interview we discuss the benefits of attending the Conference, the importance of networking, and the sharing of ideas among camp professionals.
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Professionals in Camping Interview Series: Dr. Susan Rubin

I recently interviewed Dr. Susan Rubin after her presentation at the ACA  Tri-State Camp Conference in Atlantic City, NJ. In this interview we discuss the importance of making conscious and healthy choices for food programs at camps.
Check out the interview featured on the Camp Nation Blog, click here.

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5 Reasons Why A Summer Camp Should Have A Drumming Program

The activity of group drumming is experiencing a resurgence in today’s educational and recreational environments. Summer camp is an ideal place to expose children to group drumming and rhythm making. Below are five reasons why a summer camp should consider implementing a drumming program.
Rainy Day Activity
Drumming can be done indoors or outside in nature. On [...]

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