Before campers arrive at Camp Tuku, a lot goes on behind the scenes. Our directors and counselors participate in two online classes provided by Emory University SEE Learning (Social, Emotional, Ethical Learning). Three days before we welcome campers, the entire camp staff meets for orientation and additional training on the principles and practices of SEE Learning, mindfulness, and leadership development.
In our photos, below, you see our staff getting ready for camp by:
- practicing active, attentive listening skills
- learning about leadership styles & identifying their unique way of leading
- engaging in team building activities that they will use with campers
- exploring mindfulness skills that help us attend to emotional states & create calm
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Meet Camp Tuku’s Counselors-in-Training (CIT)
UncategorizedWe’re excited to introduce this year’s Counselors-in-Training (CIT) for Camp Tuku!
Let’s take a closer look at the ins-and-outs of a CIT experience, get to know the two young ladies who were selected for the 2023 Camp Tuku CIT Program, and learn more about how you can become a CIT at Camp Tuku.
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Camp Tuku Behind the Scenes: Leadership & SEE Learning Training
UncategorizedBefore campers arrive at Camp Tuku, a lot goes on behind the scenes. Our directors and counselors participate in two online classes provided by Emory University SEE Learning (Social, Emotional, Ethical Learning). Three days before we welcome campers, the entire camp staff meets for orientation and additional training on the principles and practices of SEE Learning, mindfulness, and leadership development.
In our photos, below, you see our staff getting ready for camp by:
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Camp Tuku, Residential Summer Camp for Children, & Emory University Partner to Deliver Mindfulness + Social, Emotional and Ethical Learning Camp Curriculum
UncategorizedPeoria, Arizona. May 17, 2023. In a unique partnership, Arizona-based Camp Tuku, a residential summer camp for kids age 6 – 17 years old, is collaborating with Emory University’s Center for Contemplative Science (The Center) to integrate Camp Tuku’s mindfulness summer camp program with The Center’s SEE Learning™ curriculum. The redesigned curriculum will integrate competencies, resources, and skills that support youth wellbeing and flourishing.
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Help Kids Manage Stress & Thrive in Life with Simple Mindfulness Practices
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Kids Build Resilience, Cultivate Joyful Minds at New Summer Camp in the Catskills
UncategorizedMaintaining a conflict-free life in a conflict-ridden world is not realistic. However, children can be taught to see change, challenge, and conflict as an opportunity to learn and thrive. With the power of mindfulness a child can make incredible shifts in their physical and emotional wellbeing.
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Yoga & Mindfulness at Children’s NY Summer Camp—Say What?!
UncategorizedYou’ve probably heard that yoga classes help kids learn how to ease stress and manage their emotions in an interactive and mindful way. Now, imagine your child learning yoga and mindfulness practices while also engaged in outdoor activities at an amazing summer camp located in the Catskill Mountains of New York. What an incredible experience that would be for your child!
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Tips for Choosing A Great Residential Summer Camp Experience in NY
UncategorizedIf you’re considering a residential summer camp for your child in New York state, you might feel overwhelmed by the options. If your child will be going to an overnight camp for the very first time, you want to scout out camps carefully so that both you and your child can relax and enjoy the time the child is away at camp.
Our tips for choosing a great residential summer camp experience include…
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A Summer Camp Kids Love: Camp Tuku
UncategorizedThis Valentine’s Day we want to celebrate the campers we love so very much! To do so, we’ve made a video highlighting the thoughtful comments that campers have shared about their time spent at Camp Tuku.
If you’re not already familiar with Camp Tuku in Arizona or Camp Tuku in New York, we want you to know a little bit about how campers spend their time with us:
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Why Attend an Arizona Summer Camp Open House?
UncategorizedSummer camp season is just around the corner for Arizona kids of all ages. Attending a summer camp open house is the best way to familiarize yourself with the camp curriculum and amenities so you can make the best choice for your child. Let’s take a look at the inner workings of a summer camp open house and how you can make the most of your time while visiting a camp.
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Who Put the TUKU in Camp Tuku and What’s it Mean?
UncategorizedOne of the most common questions our summer campers ask during their time at Camp Tuku is: “How did Camp Tuku get its name?” Or, as we like to say, quite enthusiastically: Who put the TUKU in Camp Tuku!
The question that kids almost always ask next is this: Why is the Camp Tuku mascot a toucan?
And so we share with our campers–and here with you–the Camp Tuku story….
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