It's difficult to put a price tag on your child's learning experiences, but in today's economy and uncertain employment climate, most families certainly need to consider the family budget when planning a summer camp experience for their child. With a little planning and research, however, parents won't have to compromise on the type of camp experience they'd like their child… [more]

At summer camp, children enjoy a summer full of sports, arts and crafts, archery, ropes course adventure and making new friends. But there is much more to the camp experience than just fun. Children receive a life education at camp, developing the skills needed to become secure, contributing, successful adults. Camp is an extension of traditional education, a component of learning… [more]

Sending your child to camp for the first time is a major milestone for a child, one that is often marked by excitement, anticipation and perhaps even some anxiety. For many kids, sleep away camp is often the first real separation from parents they have experienced, and some have difficulty transitioning from the comforts of home to learning more independence.… [more]

Editor's Note: Ken Glotzer is the author of "There Is No Place Like Camp: A Camp Director's Guide For Parents." He is the longtime director of Day Camp In The Park in Harriman State Park, NY. The following anecdotes were excerpted from his book. Stories matter… Although my camp is not geared to children with special physical needs, one summer I… [more]

For 150 years, families have been excited about the myriad of options and benefits of attending summer camp. While many camp traditions and activities have remained the same, in recent years, camps have been adding new programs and making improvements to fit the needs and interests of today's children. Here are five notable trends. More Healthy Food Options: As healthy and… [more]

Camp provides children with the opportunity to learn new activities, meet new friends, and learn life skills such as self esteem, leadership and confidence. There are many different summer camps for families to choose from and each camp provides unique programming and approaches. Parents should consider what type of program and camp environment will fit with their child's interests and… [more]