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The Special Bonds Between Campers

By Jess Michaels

As Social Communities With Shared Values And Lots Of Group Fun, Camps Often Produce Friendships That Last A Lifetime

ARTS-CRAFTS Is there any friend like a camp friend? Of course there is, though summer camp is such a unique and social experience, one of the best things about it is often the close friendships you make. There's even some research: In a poll of campers, the American Camp Association (ACA) found that 96% say camp helped them make new friends [more]

“How Are Things At Camp?”

By New York Family

Most Camps Try To Be Low-Tech Havens While Offering A Number Of Ways–From One-Way Emails To The Occasional Phone Call–For Parents and Children To Stay In Touch

Two-Girls-with-Laptop-M For generations, summer camp has been a respite from technology, a chance for children to unplug and connect with nature and each other. But camp directors and owners also know that in today’s connected world, it can be difficult for parents to completely disconnect from their children and to not receive immediate feedback about them. “In fact, camps are making [more]

Special Choices

By New York Family

For Children With Special Needs, There’s Been A Wonderful Bloom Of Camps—General And Specialized—That Can Help Them With Their Challenges While Enjoying The Full Camp Experience

ake_rocketry Summer camp provides children with the opportunity to develop new skills, build self confidence and learn to work with others as a team. There are many factors you need to consider when looking for a camp for your child including a camp’s philosophy, program emphasis, and what type of child is successful at the camp they are looking into. And [more]

The Perfect Fit

By New York Family

How To Find The Right Summer Camp

You are considering a summer camp, but how to choose? There’s a camp that is ideally suited for every child, providing a summer of growth and fun, whether your child attends a day or overnight camp, a specialized or traditional camp. With a little help from the camp professionals at the American Camp Association, here’s some sound advice that helps [more]

Is Your Child Ready For Camp?

By Jess Michaels

Whether They Are Going To Day Camp Or Sleepaway, Most Kids Have Some Trepidation The First Time. Here’s How You Can Bolster Their Readiness (And Yours Too)

Boys standing in front of paddles Your child going to summer camp for the first time is a big step in his or her life. While it is an exciting time, your kid going to camp may cause some nervousness for you both. So how do you know what is the right time to send your child to camp? “When considering camp, you want to make sure [more]

Camp With Confidence

By Faye Rogaski

How To Prepare Your Child For A Summer They’ll Remember

With the last days of school just around the corner and kids excitedly gearing up for a sleepaway summer, it’s essential to prepare campers for what may be a first-time experience. And I’m not talking about packing bug spray and sunscreen—but about socially and emotionally preparing children to be away from everything that’s familiar to them. Heading to camp can [more]