For Many Camps, Community Service Is An Essential Part Of Growing Up
Camp Danbee
Beyond all the exciting activities that summer camp is known for—from swimming to ropes course to arts and crafts—many day and resident camps include another kind of activity in the mix that’s more about doing good than having a good time (though that’s often a part of it too). At camp, volunteering and other altruistic… [more]
The Scoop On What Should Make It Into Your Camper’s Bag
Berkshire Hills Emanuel Camp
Confused about what to pack for camp? When parents need to consider every weather scenario, as well as which camp activities their child might be engaged in, packing for camp can be rather daunting. For sure, the camp you decide on will provide a detailed list of what to bring and (just as… [more]
Camp Fairs Are Free, Child-friendly, And A Great Way To Discover Day Camps And Sleepaway Camps!
Need some good ideas for day camps or sleepaway camps? A very convenient and helpful way to start your search is by visiting New York Family's Camp Fairs, which are free, child-friendly, and just a real eye-opener to the many kinds of camp experiences out there. At each fair, parents can connect with more than 40 camps.
The next Camp Fairs are… [more]
Camp provides kids with a chance to disconnect from technology
Bank Street
For generations, summer camp has been a place where children can connect with nature and with each other. But in today’s technological world, it can be a real change of mindset for both children and parents, to forgo technology for the weeks that children are at camp.
According to a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation,… [more]
Each camp has their own communication policies, so it is important for parents to find out what their child’s camp policy is before summer begins.
ONE-WAY EMAILS
Many summer camps subscribe to services that allows parents to send one-way emails to their campers, and the emails are printed out and given to campers with the mail. Most camps don’t allow email correspondence back, but campers can write their parents letters in response. One-way email is a quick and efficient way for parents to correspond with their… [more]
What’s so awesome about summer camp? Check out our top reasons to give your child the experience of a lifetime!
Camp Incarnation
Editor's note: Click HERE to learn about our Camp Fairs this weekend, March 8-9!
Camp can provide children with an amazing summertime, making it difficult to narrow down the reasons why it is just so great. Here’s our list of stand-out qualities about summer camp. Your child will likely be able to come up with dozens… [more]
