Wisconsin

Producer Sarah Miller recently brought her husband and kids along to scout the Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Lake Geneva Resort for “Family Travel with Colleen Kelly.” Here’s her review of this family-friendly getaway. If you’re from Chicago, you accept the cold and try to find creative ways to keep the family entertained. But sometimes, […]

It’s important to take every family member’s interests into account when you plan your summer vacation. It can be easy to incorporate fun for the kids, whether it’s beaches, pools with slides, museums or great arcades. But dads can be a little more challenging. Unless he’s a golfer. So many popular vacation destinations have amazing […]

When you see the kids lined up at the door of the dining hall, keep your ears out for the breakfast, lunch and dinner bell! The doors will open as soon as the bell is rung and campers are invited to a catered buffet prepared by the Camp Brosius Chef, Larry! Each meal offers a […]

UR EXPERIENCE WHILE ON SET There were several teenagers at the camp and I noticed that they had the freedom to choose their activities each day even though counselors are available for ideas. Some of the activities for the adults such as archery or sailing lessons were also open to the older teens. There was […]

Colleen’s mom reminisces about special times with family at lakeside retreat  My husband and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 16, 2015. Because 50 is a very special anniversary, we decided to revisit the places that held cherished spots in our hearts. We honeymooned at The Abbey Resort in Fontana, Wisconsin. Over the years, […]

Summer weather in Wisconsin is generally warm and comfortable (average around 80 degrees), but you have to be prepared…it is camping after all!  You can’t necessarily run home easily, though stores aren’t that far away if you really need to get something you can’t live without.  As for clothing, pack for warm and cool weather […]