New York Family Camp Fairs








The Big Pack

By Jess Michaels

From Clothing And Footwear To Must-Have Gear, Here’s What to Bring
Confused about what to pack for camp? When parents need to consider every weather scenario as well as which camp activities their child might be engaged in, packing for camp can be rather daunting. For sure, the camp you decide on will provide a detailed list of what to bring and (just as important) what not bring. It's best to… [more]

Camp Counsel

By Renee Flax

Seven Questions To Ask Before Sending Your Child To Camp

So many factors go into choosing a summer camp that its often difficult even to know where to begin. Here, the seven most crucial camp questions parents should ask. How do I prepare my child for overnight camp? If you can, take your child to the camp ahead of time so that he or she can meet the people there and become… [more]

Nature Can Nurture

By Posie Taylor

How Camp Helps Boost a Child’s Emotional Intelligence

Why consider summer camp for your child? Perhaps you hope to raise another Michelle Kwan or Tiger Woods. Maybe you are desperate for an alternative to a summer of day care, chauffeuring, and video games. But according to child development experts at the American Camp Association, there is an even more compelling reason to consider a high-quality summer camp: Children… [more]

The Second Big Step

By Jessica Wakeman

Is Your Child Ready for Sleepaway Camp? Important Questions to Ask Before Summer Starts

Summer’s just around the corner: do you know what camp you’re sending your kid to? Experts say it’s never too early to start looking. But before you do there are a few key issues to address to ensure you have a happy camper on your hands. After all every camp is different and it’s important to make sure the… [more]

The First Big Step

By Marla Coleman

Day Camp Gives Children a Taste of Independence
It’s tough to be a kid these days. It’s tough to be a parent. In a society where the nature of the family, the workplace, and the community have changed dramatically, we can no longer assume that the natural process of growing up will provide children the experiences and the resources they need to become successful, contributing adults. We… [more]

Hot On The Summer Camp Trail

By Charlotte Eichna

If You Haven’t Already Thought About Summer Camps, Here Are 5 Key Tips For Finding The Right One
1. Involve Your Child—To a Degree “Obviously, you maybe don’t let the child pick the exact camp, because they may pick it from the pretty picture in the brochure and not based on safety or some other issue,” says Jon Malinowski, Ph.D., camping author and expert. “But the worst thing a parent can do is to just choose… [more]