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]

So many factors go into choosing a summer camp that its often difficult even to know where to begin. Here, the seven most crucial camp questions parents should ask. How do I prepare my child for overnight camp? If you can, take your child to the camp ahead of time so that he or she can meet the people there and become… [more]

Why consider summer camp for your child? Perhaps you hope to raise another Michelle Kwan or Tiger Woods. Maybe you are desperate for an alternative to a summer of day care, chauffeuring, and video games. But according to child development experts at the American Camp Association, there is an even more compelling reason to consider a high-quality summer camp: Children… [more]

1. Involve Your Child—To a Degree “Obviously, you maybe don’t let the child pick the exact camp, because they may pick it from the pretty picture in the brochure and not based on safety or some other issue,” says Jon Malinowski, Ph.D., camping author and expert. “But the worst thing a parent can do is to just choose… [more]