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New York Family’s 2013 Summer Camp Guide

By New York Family

Finding The Right Camp + The Full-Service Day Camp + Where Nature Is Nurture + Should Friends Go Away Together?
CAMP_0213_001-page-001 FEATURES Editor’s Note: The Big Show Making A Match: 10 Things To Consider When Choosing A Summer Camp The Friend Question: Should A Child Go To Camp With A Buddy? When Day Is The Way: Many Day Camps Now Attract Older Campers Who Appreciate Their Mix Of Programs And Attractions—And The Ability To Return Home At The End Of The Day Get Your Gear Here:… [more]

New York Family’s Editor On The 2013 Summer Camp Season

By Eric Messinger

Our Editor’s Note For The 2013 Summer Camp Season
Would it be unfair of me to think of summer camp as a limited-run but incredibly elaborate production? Like summer stock of the highest order? As I write this note, all over the country dedicated and talented camp owners and directors are planning big productions, making sure the staffing, facilities, and programming are all in place for your children. Then… [more]

Camp Memories

By Meredith Greene

A Lifelong Camp Lover Looks Back On Her Years As A Camper And A Couselor
Emily and Meredith at the Camp Waukeela Entrance I was ten years old, going into the fifth grade, for my first summer at sleepaway camp. My father, himself a camp veteran and enthusiast, had researched several camps throughout New England, spoken with directors, and shown me informational videos until it was finally decided. I would attend a… [more]

Choosing A Summer Camp

By Jess Michaels

10 Things To Consider When Choosing A Summer Camp
Southwoods Camp You’ve made the decision to send your child to camp, but what should you be looking for in a camp program? There are many options and many considerations, but finding a camp that’s a good match for your child is worth all the research. Here are some key issues to focus on: Mission And Philosophy: When… [more]

Getting To Know A Camp (Without Touring It)

By New York Family

Resources For Choosing The Right Summer Camp
If you can’t fit summer camp tours into your summer schedule, don’t worry. There are other ways to find out about camp programs and what camp environments will be a good fit for your child. Talk to the Camp Director: Call the camp director and ask some key questions to find out about a camp’s philosophy and if it matches your… [more]

Visiting Summer Camps

By Jess Michaels

If You Can Swing It, The Best Way To Get To Know A Camp Is To Visit It
Camp Echo If you’re considering day or sleepaway camp for your child next summer, a good way to get a feel for a certain program is to tour it this summer. Scheduling tours a year earlier gives the future camper and the entire family a chance to see camp as it really is—and there’s no better way… [more]

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