A preview of great children’s programs for summer fun and learning
There’s perhaps no better way for children to spend a summer day than learning and growing with friends while immersing themselves in various camp activities. Whether it’s through performing arts programming or extreme outdoor sports, day camps can engage children’s minds and bodies in so many wonderful ways. Here, in Part II of our… [more]
This local retailer has gifts for everyone on your list–plus some awesome camp gear for kids!
If you'll be sending a son or daughter to summer camp, you should absolutely check out the convenient online shopping destination Love, Laura Gifts. (The retailer also has an Upper East Side studio for private appointments!) In addition to unique and personalized items for just about anyone in need of something special, Love, Laura Gifts has a ton of great… [more]
We’re hosting camp fairs on the Upper East Side on Saturday, April 6 and the Upper West Side on Sunday, April 7.
New York Family and the American Camp Association-NY & NJ bring more than 40 camps straight to families in their annual Camp Fair Series. The fairs are free, feature both day and sleepaway camps, and welcome children to attend. Camp fairs will be held at St. Jean Baptiste High School on the Upper East Side on Saturday, April 6 and… [more]
From architecture to art, from sports to fashion, explore the wonderful classes and camps in and around NYC this summer.
The lazy (or not so lazy!) days of summer are a great time for children to explore extracurricular activities in depth. Whether your child prefers outdoors sports and recreation or indoor fun like musical theater and cooking, there are day programs in and just outside of the city that offer all kinds of fun and learning. So if you haven’t… [more]
The Friend Question: Should A Child Go To Sleepaway Camp With A Buddy?
When choosing a sleepaway camp for the first time, many parents contemplate whether or not they should send their child to camp with a friend. While going to camp with a friend works for many campers, it can backfire as well, complicating both the camp experience and the friendship. Parents should keep the following ideas… [more]
Families can meet local and out-of-city day and sleepaway camp representatives to start planning a wonderful, enriching summer.
We’re hosting a camp fair this weekend! On Sunday, March 17 at the Notre Dame School in the West Village, parents and children get the chance to meet local and out-of-city camp representatives and get a head start on planning a wonderful, enriching summer. Don't forget to register!
The following camps and their camp directors will be at our Sunday fair… [more]