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"TELL ME A STORY."
Here in the Journalism and Media program at Camp Danbee, we borrowed Don Hewitt’s mandate and made it the mantra for what we do. The girls in our Journalism and Media program become our correspondents and we provide opportunities for them to tell stories by practicing and expanding on their writing and communication skills. In the program, the girls learn how to develop a story idea, how to craft inquisitive questions, how to prepare for and conduct an interview, how to take notes and how to turn those notes into a thoughtful and well-crafted story.
We recognize there are many ways to tell a story. An article is one way. So, too, is poetry, or fiction writing, or photo essays, or illustration or video. We welcome and encourage all of that. The goal is to nurture the pleasure of writing and during the process of storytelling, the girls will develop and refine critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills.
We view storytelling, regardless of the format, as a stimulating creative outlet. The girls get to explore a subject in detail. They get to ask questions and learn as much as they can about that subject. We believe that questions are the doorways to knowledge. The girls then get to tell others about what they have learned. They get to tell the story taking shape in their mind using words of their choosing to create a picture of their own design. It truly is exhilarating.
So sit back, relax, and read all you like because the Danbee Journalism and Media girls are here to tell you a story!
Happy Reading,
Gary Hook, Director, Journalism and Media

A day in the life of a Danbee Camper

By Alexis Ellman, Paige Schachtel, and Larissa Zornitzer, 9th Grade

Take a look into what it’s like to be a Danbee camper for a day as ninth grader Lulu Rosenthal is followed and recorded by a team of her fellow ninth graders. You'll see what the day entails from morning assembly all the way until after evening activity as Lulu shows off the best parts of a day at Danbee.

Day Trip to Lake Compounce

By Avery Portugal, 5th Grade

Every year the Hornets and Yellow Jackets go on a day trip to the Lake Compounce theme park in Bristol Connecticut. It’s always so much fun and there is so much to do. So, instead of writing about it all, I thought it would be even better to take The Beeline readers along with me. In this video you will see some of the excitement that happens while on the bus. You will see some of the campers’ favorite things at lake Compounce. Lastly, you will see some amazing water slides. Enjoy the ride! – Avery Portugal

A look into Danbee gymnastics

Video by Alexis Ellman, 8th grade

8th grade camper Alexis Ellman gives you an inside look into Danbee gymnastics through her video storytelling. Jen Rochefort, who spent four years as an elite gymnast for Southern Connecticut University, directs the gymnastics program.

Casino Night: An annual event of fun, games and Fribbles!

Alexis Ellman brought her video storytelling for an inside look at one of Camp Danbee's most popular annual events. It's a chance to dress up, play games of chance to win Danbee Dollars, visit the VIP lounge and, of course, enjoy Fribbles.

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A day in the life of a Danbee Camper

​Day Trip to Lake Compounce

A look into Danbee gymnastics

Casino Night: An annual event of fun, games and Fribbles!

Day Trip to Lake Compounce