The town of Jupiter has always been one of the best-kept secrets in South Florida. This small gem sits just off the coast of the pristine shores of south Florida along the beautiful waters of the Atlantic. This small beach town is celebrated for combining the novelty and character of a small town with the luxury and comfort of the big city and with the ocean front and center, it?s easy to see why this little town has blossomed into a bustling community. You’ll also want to check out Happy Hour in Florida.

There are quite a few famous people that call Jupiter home. Celine Dion and Burt Reynolds are among the many that have made the town of Jupiter their home. Jupiter has become an extremely desirable place to live thanks to it’s combination of location and atmosphere.

Jupiter’s beauty is no mystery to anyone who has visited. There are thousands of evergreens growing through out Jupiter that are present all year long. With the warm tropical climate many different types of tropical plants are able to flourish in Jupiter as well. With so many naturally occurring tree and flowers, Jupiter’s landscape is definitely something to behold.

Thanks to its location, Jupiter enjoys a lush tropical climate that combines warm, sunny skies with the seaside breeze to make for a year-round delight. You?re never far off from beach weather when living in Jupiter. For this reason, many people choose Jupiter as their favorite winter vacation spot to take advantage of the warm climate.

Most of the people that only come to Jupiter for the warm winter months are known as “snowbirds”. They come to Jupiter to get away from the harsh winters in the north east, and to enjoy the amazingly warm winters Jupiter is known for. Many of the people that start coming down to Jupiter seasonally decide they love it so much that they want to be year-round residents.

Jupiter enjoys some of the finest public works institutions available. With two major public high schools and a wealth of lower education institutions in the surrounding area, the public works of Jupiter Florida are second to none. Jupiter Hospital is one of the best medical facilities in the state.

One of the best features the town of Jupiter has to offer is the food! Jupiter has some of the best world-class dining in South Florida. Since there are so many different cultural influences in South Florida the food has an amazing flair that is second to none. With so many waterway and beaches Jupiter also has many ocean side Florida Happy Hour, adding to their allure.

Before you send your child to a summer camp it is a good idea to get a good feeling about a particular camp. Checking out a camp blog can help. Here are just a few things you might find at Swift Nature Camp’s Blog. Camp Blog

Expect to capsize and swim occasionally when paddling a canoe, kayak or raft – it’s part of the sport! But when you hit the water unexpectedly, even strong swimmers need a lifejacket, also known as a personal flotation device (PFD). It allows you to concentrate on doing what’s needed to execute a self rescue and will allow you to assist others. Nearly 70% of all drownings involving canoes, kayaks or rafts might have been avoided if the victim had been wearing a lifejacket!

It seems as if we are learning more that Summer Camp helps children grow into mature adults. A new British study finds that most modern parents overprotect their kids. Half of all kids have stopped climbing trees, and 17 percent have been told that they can’t play tag or chase. Even hide-and-seek has been deemed dangerous. And that dreaded stick…”will put out someone’s eye”. It is easy to blame technology for the decline in outdoor play, but it may well be mom and dad. Adrian Voce of Play England says ‘Children are not being allowed many of the freedoms that were taken for granted when we were children,’ ‘They are not enjoying the opportunities to play outside that most people would have thought of as normal when they were growing up.’ According to the Guardian, “Voce argued that it was becoming a ‘social norm’ for younger children to be allowed out only when accompanied by an adult. ‘Logistically that is very difficult for parents to manage because of the time pressures on normal family life,’ he said. ‘If you don’t want your children to play out alone and you have not got the time to take them out then they will spend more time on the computer.’ The Play England study quotes a number of play providers who highlight the benefits to children of taking risks. ‘Risk-taking increases the resilience of children,’ said one. ‘It helps them make judgments,’ said another. We as parents want to play it safe and we need to rethink safety vs adventure. The research also lists examples of risky play that should be encouraged including fire-building, den-making, watersports, paintballing, boxing and climbing trees. Summer camp provides an excellent opportunity for children to get outside take risks and play, all while still while being supervised by concerned young adults…we call counselors. See how Swift Nature Camp can put Adventure back into your childs life.

Swift Nature Camp is only a few short miles from Minnesota. It’s like having a Children’s summer camp in Minnesota. We are so fortunate to be able to avail ourselves to the natural beauty of Minnesota. Near Lake Superior, the largest of the great lakes. Many Swift Campers hike along the scenic bluffs of the Superior Hiking Trail. A little further north in Minnesota, campers participate in canoe trips to the Boundry Waters of Minnesota. This National Park is untouched by man. Here in this Minnesota camp, the views are breathtaking from the deep dark forests to the sparkling lakes, the naturalistic and simple beauty is evident while canoeing from lake to lake or just taking it easy while picking blue berries.

Over the past few years I have been happy to act as the Vice President of the Midwest Association of Independent Camps (M.A.I.C.). We represent the very best independently owned and operated summer camps in the Midwest. MAIC includes kids’ summer camps in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and Indiana. Our organization educates and inspires camping professionals to be their very best. MAIC is a group of camp professionals who are dedicated to promoting high quality standards in organized camping, while offering children and their parents the best possible summer camp experience. Members of MAIC have been meeting together and sharing ideas, methods and practices since 1960. To parents looking for a top quality resident camp or day camp in the Midwest: we are a great place to start your camp search. CampsRus.com is a camp directory that represents over 45 of the very best summer camps in the midwest. If you are looking for an amazing summer camp job working with children, be sure to choose an MAIC camp and start your search here! Remember MAIC camps are family run camps that are concerned for each child?s safety and emotional development. Above all else M.A.I.C. camps = fun, fun, fun, fun! Find a Summer Camp

We at Swift realize the importance that campers feel special while at camp. That is why we have created a special First Timer program for children who have never been to camp. Our goal is to help children feel self confident while quite possibly being your child’s first extended time away from home. We do this by having extra staff on hand for each and every camper needs. We are extremely proud of the fact that during Discovery Camp we limit each cabin size to only 8 campers with 2 staff members. That’s only 72 campers (ages 6-12) and 26 staff members ! We also have an Orientation Day, when campers not only get a tour of the camp, complete with a visit to the Health Center and the Mail Box, but also go to each activity area learning about safety in that activity. Within the cabin our staff works hard to promote a nurturing and harmonious friendships. This starts with a Respect List for all to agree to and sign and each night ends with a bedtime story. Due to the fact that all campers are new to this camp they are all on equal ground right from the start. We encourages each child to learn independence in a safe, age appropriate non-competitive environment. Our twelve day program is the perfect length of time for your first time camper to gain autonomy, leaving their homesickness behind, and feeling comfortable with their new-found independence. For many campers the greatest lesson camp teaches is that they can leave home, return days later and very few things will have changed, especially your love for them. Swift Nature Camp’s Discovery Program is the perfect match for any camper that’s a little concerned about leaving home for the first time.

For additional information on how to pick the perfect camp for your camper see Find A Summer Camp