Parenting in an Anxious, Polarized World by Don Laird, MS, NCC, LPC, DCC, contributing writer We are living in a world that rarely gives us a chance to exhale. The headlines keep coming: political conflict, economic uncertainty, rising prices, war, …
by Beth Dolinar, content curator + writer, LUMOS! A few minutes into my visit to the assisted living place, my dad pointed to something in the corner. “See how far you can sail them,” he said. There in the box …
Welcoming Heather Schirra as our New Operations Manager We’re excited to welcome Heather Schirra into her new role as Operations Manager. Many of you already know Heather from her work as our on‑site Camp Administrator in 2024, where her energy, …
Listen to This Year’s Original Songs from our 2026 Music Makers! Enjoy the fully mastered tracks from our three Music Makers bands. Click below to listen : PDW – Original Song (MP3) The Methods – Original Song (MP3) Tito – …
by Beth Dolinar, content curator + writer, LUMOS! Fennel is a weird vegetable – maybe even an unpopular one. With its alien shape and licorice taste, it’s not something you’d expect a young child to enjoy. John Paradise would argue …
by Dana Wineland O’Rourke, contributing writer, LUMOS! The plate sits ready. Two knives are selected: one sharp, one dull. You lean over the toaster making sure the bread pops up the perfect shade of golden brown. In your hand, a …
Our 2026 I Want to be an Ambassador! camp was filled with curiosity, courage, and eye‑opening moments and no one captures that better than our campers themselves. Below is a collection of their 2026 reflection speeches, written in their own …
Featuring Young Voices, a space in our online magazine for teens ages 13-18 to share their stories, ideas, and creativity. Enjoy this featured piece from one of our young contributors. by Kiki Smith, Young Voices contributing writer, LUMOS! I started …
Introducing Young Voices, a new space in our newsletter where teens ages 13–18 can share their stories, ideas, and creativity. Here’s our first featured piece. by Connor and Finley Asti, Young Voices Contributors When you hear the word “Shakespeare” you …
by Margot Callahan, contributing writer So, this is the summer camp issue. For many of you lucky readers, summer camp brings back all kinds of memories, some cringe-worthy, some so exciting, you can’t wait. I bet, right now, you are …
