
Podcast
Welcome to the Happy Camper Live Podcast! Experience the magic of summer camp 365 days a year! Tune in to Episode 11 of the Happy Camper Live podcast, where Dave Weinstein talks to Happy Camper Live’s photography counselor, Courtney Ortiz!

Courtney Ortiz is the photographer/owner at Courtney Studios. An award-winning portrait photographer located in South Florida. Founded in 2007, Courtney holds strong to the ideal that portrait photography is an art that should be enjoyed in the rooms where you feel the most love. She spends the summer photographing the beauty of sleepaway camp at a residential camp in Pennsylvania. Spending the summer focusing on the creative side of photography, Courtney creates favorite images at camp.
Courtney is happy to be working as a photography counselor year-round through Happy Camper Live. She loves sharing her passion, working with kids, and leading photography-related activities to campers from all over the globe.
Check out Happy Camper Live’s Photography Camp!
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One of the most unforgettable parts of summer camp isn’t just the games, crafts, or campfire songs—it’s the food. From gooey treats to simple meals made together, camp cooking builds confidence, creativity, and lifelong skills. The good news? You don’t need a campfire or mess hall to recreate the magic. With a little imagination, you […]
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STEM
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about candy and cards—it’s the perfect opportunity to spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence through hands-on STEM learning. Get ready for heart-filled experiments, problem-solving challenges, and activities that kids will remember long after February 14th. Whether you’re planning activities for a classroom, homeschool group, or Happy Camper Live session, these STEM Valentine’s […]
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Parents
The start of a new year is a powerful moment for reflection, fresh starts, and growth—especially for kids. While adults often focus on resolutions, children benefit most from environments that encourage progress through experience, play, and positive reinforcement. That’s where camp shines. Camps provide a unique setting where kids can set goals, try new things, […]
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Activities
A snow day is exciting… until the novelty wears off. One minute kids are thrilled to be home, and the next they’re restless, bored, and asking for screens. Instead of trying to scramble for activities all day long, you can turn the whole day into something fun and memorable by creating a Snow Day “Camp […]
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When most families think about camping, summer instantly comes to mind—long days, warm nights, and campfires under the stars. But winter offers a unique (and often overlooked) opportunity to introduce kids to essential camping skills in a low-pressure, creativity-filled way. With fewer distractions and more time indoors, winter is actually the perfect season to help […]
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