Finding the right sleep-away camp for your child can be a time-consuming and even stressful challenge. For some practical advice, we turned to Dr. Christopher Thurber, a school psychologist, father, and co-author of the best-selling book “The Summer Camp Handbook.” How much should you involve your child in the process of choosing a… [more]

Sending your child away to camp for the first time is a major milestone for most families, one that is often marked by excitement, anticipation, and perhaps even some anxiety. Camp is certainly about making friends and having fun, but it is also about being on your own and being a part of a community. One… [more]

It’s not too late for parents to register their children for day camp this summer. The options include everything from specialty camps that focus on theatre, sports or academics to general all-inclusive programs. In general day camp is a wonderful experience for children of most any age, as it allows them to grow… [more]

When I was 15, I was in my sixth summer at a traditional camp for boys in New Hampshire. One night after dinner, my counselor from the year before (a six-foot, five-inch English rugby player) asked me if I wanted to throw a baseball around. We spent an hour or two playing catch and talking about whatever came up. I… [more]

Camp can be the experience of a lifetime, but in the here-and-now, budgeting for your child’s summer adventure may seem daunting. Fees range from $75 to more than $650 per week for accredited day and resident camps, according to the American Camp Association, with day camps being a little less expensive (weekly fees are about $182 on average) and resident… [more]