New York Family Camp Fairs








Overnight Camps Attending This Saturday’s Camp Fair in Gramercy

By Liza Connor

Do you want to send your child to a sleepaway camp this summer, but can’t decide where? We have dozens of both sleepaway and day camps attending our next fair, but here is a preview of the just the overnight camps for you. The following camps and their camp directors will be at our next [...]
Do you want to send your child to a sleepaway camp this summer, but can’t decide where? We have dozens of both sleepaway and day camps attending our next fair, but here is a preview of the just the overnight camps for you. The following camps and their camp directors will be at our next fair to provide all the… [more]

New York Family’s Camp Fairs Return

By New York Family

Our Upcoming Camp Fairs Schedule For February.
JNW_ICON_Camps The New York Family Camp Fair Series is the best way for parents to make informed decisions about which camp is “the perfect fit” for their child. New York Family and the American Camp Association-NY & NJ (ACA-NY & NJ) bring more than 40 camps straight to parents and provide previews of the summertime experience that can have a huge,… [more]

Day Camps Attending This Saturday’s Camp Fair in Gramercy

By Liza Connor

Will you be joining us this Saturday to preview all of the local day and sleepaway camps from across the region? We’ve got over 25 camps attending this fair and we are sure you will find one that is perfect for your child! The following  day camps and their camp directors, as well as Renee [...]
Will you be joining us this Saturday to preview all of the local day and sleepaway camps from across the region? We’ve got over 25 camps attending this fair and we are sure you will find one that is perfect for your child! The following  day camps and their camp directors, as well as Renee Flax, the director of camper… [more]

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]