<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Rippling Brook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer Camp for ages 6-12 in greater Olney, MD area. Exploration. Growth. Belonging.]]></description><link>https://campripplingbrook.wixsite.com/original202/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:07:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://campripplingbrook.wixsite.com/original202/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Parenting, Camp, and the Lessons of Belonging]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first month of school is always an adjustment—for kids and parents. This year, my 6-year-old started first grade at a new school, and I was reminded how important community is, especially during transitions. At Camp Rippling Brook, building belonging is intentional: from team activities to cheering in competitions, we create a space where kids feel seen, supported, and ready to face new experiences with confidence.]]></description><link>https://campripplingbrook.wixsite.com/original202/post/parenting-camp-and-the-lessons-of-belonging</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68daf0dea9706ca8931a8e87</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:59:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d2_32b05a11efe745d3a7740255c701f246~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Dadourian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Camp Countdown: Important Procedures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Camp 2025 is almost here we’re counting down! This is the fourth in a series of weekly updates to help you get ready for an amazing summer at Camp Rippling Brook. Read on to learn about our Camp Day, plus drop-off and pick-up procedures so you’re ready for Day 1!]]></description><link>https://campripplingbrook.wixsite.com/original202/post/camp-countdown-important-procedures</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684c391aa8d2b54b774b2cbf</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:47:38 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Kate Dadourian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Camp Countdown: Health &#38; Safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Camp 2025 is almost here we’re counting down! This is the third in a series of weekly updates to help you get ready for an amazing summer at Camp Rippling Brook. Read on to learn about our number one priority, health and safety!]]></description><link>https://campripplingbrook.wixsite.com/original202/post/2025-camp-countdown-health-safety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68405222827bcdfa9322c2ad</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:45:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>campripplingbrook</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Camp Countdown: About Our Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Camp 2025 is almost here we’re counting down! This is the second in a series of weekly updates to help you get ready for an amazing summer at Camp Rippling Brook. Read on to learn how our days are structured and how your camper will jump into the fun from Day One!]]></description><link>https://campripplingbrook.wixsite.com/original202/post/2025-camp-countdown-about-our-week</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682f8a1d3b9703f2e346d217</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 15:45:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Kate Dadourian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than Just Summer Fun: The Power of Intentionality at Camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Camp Rippling Brook, every moment is designed with purpose. From mixed-age groups to camper choice in activities, our days are filled with intentional opportunities for growth, connection, and joy. Through Camp Cup competitions, pre-summer postcards, and meaningful social-emotional learning, we help campers explore, belong, and grow, all while having the time of their lives.]]></description><link>https://campripplingbrook.wixsite.com/original202/post/more-than-just-summer-fun-the-power-of-intentionality-at-camp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682f6f8596b763b4f2bdf341</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 19:02:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d2_d2162c81bb9d4096b8f871d6f6a5ccac~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Dadourian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Camp Countdown: Welcome to Camp!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Camp 2025 is almost here we’re counting down! This is the first in a series of weekly updates to help you get ready for an amazing summer at Camp Rippling Brook. From camp hours to forms, we’ve got all the info you need—bite-sized and easy to follow.]]></description><link>https://campripplingbrook.wixsite.com/original202/post/2025-camp-countdown-welcome-to-camp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682dddc353176812d1adeeac</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 14:07:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Kate Dadourian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camp Is Community: Where Memories Are Made and Belonging Grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Camp is more than a place to play—it’s where friendships form, memories are made, and campers grow. At Camp Rippling Brook, we build a welcoming community where everyone belongs. From Camp Cup team spirit to daily updates and weekly Closing Shows, we stay connected with families every step of the way. Once you're part of our camp family, you carry the magic with you all year long.]]></description><link>https://campripplingbrook.wixsite.com/original202/post/camp-is-community-where-memories-are-made-and-belonging-grows</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6802bd355473c994f1b666a2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:03:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d2_2d1591d06e6f46b5a9b0bd717ecb08b8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Dadourian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Camp Cup: The Hidden Curriculum of Camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Camp teaches independence, resilience, and leadership—lessons that last long after summer ends. The hidden curriculum is life-changing!]]></description><link>https://campripplingbrook.wixsite.com/original202/post/beyond-the-camp-cup-the-hidden-curriculum-of-camp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e6196c89f652c76e8e3950</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 03:52:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d2_6fd8d4983ac74b1a9995147e00c3d0bd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Dadourian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now More Than Ever: The Power of Community, Positivity, and Kindness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campers exchanging friendship bracelets! In times of uncertainty, when the world feels divided and heavy, it’s easy to get caught up in...]]></description><link>https://campripplingbrook.wixsite.com/original202/post/now-more-than-ever-the-power-of-community-positivity-and-kindness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b7539d58de46831e3f9fc3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:20:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d2_4c43abf58ca54ec483a368e8c0375459~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>campripplingbrook</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Year, New Goals: How Resolutions Reflect the Spirit of Camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like camp, New Year’s resolutions inspire growth, confidence, and adventure—one small step at a time. Here’s to a year of new possibilities!]]></description><link>https://campripplingbrook.wixsite.com/original202/post/new-year-new-goals-how-resolutions-reflect-the-spirit-of-camp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">677ef2a3958026b3ec8b31fa</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:09:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d2_70ee807d06034746b8f0b664063cb4e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Dadourian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rediscovering Awe: How the Holiday Spirit Reminds Us of Camp’s Magic]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the holiday season is upon us, there’s something in the air that takes me back to the wonder of childhood. Twinkling lights, frosty...]]></description><link>https://campripplingbrook.wixsite.com/original202/post/rediscovering-awe-how-the-holiday-spirit-reminds-us-of-camp-s-magic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673dfc235c97e769e2f2bd35</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:15:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d2_9b436cfb38d04edda530975476999e38~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>campripplingbrook</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Season of Thanks: Celebrating our Camp Family!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grateful for our campers, families, and staff who make Camp Rippling Brook special. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey!]]></description><link>https://campripplingbrook.wixsite.com/original202/post/a-season-of-thanks-celebrating-our-camp-family</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673b8262de2b8aac07577c9a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:52:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d2_5c41bcab1c004107b4bc9e85942de170~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Dadourian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cruise Control: The Power of Adaptability and Magic ]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a hurricane reinforced the power of adaptability and magic, lessons that we embrace every day at camp!]]></description><link>https://campripplingbrook.wixsite.com/original202/post/cruise-control-the-power-of-adaptability-and-magic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">670ea7bfa5f7337d03142db2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:39:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d2_265a665c4ebd461b8749aa062792a0ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Dadourian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to School: The Growth We See Because of Camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we settle into the new school year, there's a familiar refrain heard in classrooms and hallways: "Wow, you got so big this summer!"...]]></description><link>https://campripplingbrook.wixsite.com/original202/post/back-to-school-the-growth-we-see-because-of-camp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66db0a9ea847447dece7b2d2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d2_137e946d7cae44fea8f56ef73f7a66d5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>campripplingbrook</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camp Day, Staff Introductions &#38; 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Safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our third of five communications in our getting ready for 2024 Summer Camp series.]]></description><link>https://campripplingbrook.wixsite.com/original202/post/health-safety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6669bc29030c70cb8bf1657c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:22:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d2_d7e16db2b2cc4fb2b373e3d6cfe47ebc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Dadourian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[About Our Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our second of five communications in our getting ready for 2024 Summer Camp series.]]></description><link>https://campripplingbrook.wixsite.com/original202/post/about-our-week</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6660839947a8593931a888e5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:31:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d2_5b0fe5145385418185df6e3f57d99580~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Dadourian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to Camp!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our first of five communications in our getting ready for 2024 Summer Camp series. ]]></description><link>https://campripplingbrook.wixsite.com/original202/post/welcome-to-camp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6658a6ab2a6d94484aadf81f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 16:21:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f79d2_ea096fbf8c174bda92252a43c57d0d8c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Dadourian</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>