Our 2018 Ultimate Summer Camp Guide For Parents And Campers

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Camp Fair Information: Check out everything you need to know about our camp fairs to find the best fit for your child

Treats: We’ve picked the coolest summer gear sure to make your kid a happy camper

Last Word: A camp director reflects on the importance of the summer camp experience

FEATURES

Counting Down To Summer: A handy timeline for planning for every aspect of camp–from the search process to drop-off day

Choosing The Right Camp For Your Child: The ACA’s Camper Placement Specialist, Renee Flax, offers expert insight

7 Tips For Making Camp Budget Friendly: How to give your child the best summer ever–without breaking the bank

How To Rock Your Camp Tour: A quick checklist for the important factors you should be looking for on a camp tour

5 Tips For Choosing A Camp For Your Special Needs Child: Camp professionals weigh in on what parents of kids with special needs should be thinking about during their camp search

Following The Leadership: A primer on the “soft skills” that kids learn at camp–and why they’re so important

The Real Deal: What parents really say about how the camp experience changed their child

Getting Ready For Camp: Camp directors share their advice on how to ensure your child is ready for the best summer ever

Do Siblings Need To Go To Camp Together?: Camp directors weigh in on whether siblings should stick together at camp

What’s On-Trend This Season: The latest summer camp trends that you need to know

Oh Happy (Visiting) Day: 10 top tips for a great visiting day according to camp professionals

A La Carte Camping: Craft a unique summer experience by choosing from a variety of offerings

About The American Camp Association, New York & New Jersey: The ACA is a great resource for local parents—they help families discover the best camp for their children, whether it’s a day camp nearby or a sleepaway camp out of state. Visit aca-nynj.org to use their “Find a Camp” search directory. They also have a camp placement specialist, Renee Flax, who offers one-on-one consultations—contact her at 212-391-5208 or [email protected].

OASIS DAY CAMP CENTRAL PARK – Manhattan

Give Your Child A Lifetime of Memories At A Beautiful Summer Oasis 25 AMAZING SUMMERS, LIFELONG FRIENDS! Unparalleled quality summer camp at the ICONIC Central Park in the heart of New York City. Over 90 activities for kids 3-16 Sports, Swim, Enrichment, + Teen Travel.&nbsp; Warm Social and Emotional Environment. As part of the Oasis family, kids gain confidence, compassion, self-esteem &amp; individuality. Oasis Day Camp offers specialized programming for campers 3 &ndash; 15 years old. A traditional day camp in every way, Oasis prides itself on quality programming at parent-friendly prices. Oasis has swim, sports, art, music, dance, nature, and enrichment programming as well as air-conditioned indoor facilities, and the great outdoor green shady fields and athletic facilities! There are trips for teens and, the most well trained, caring staff in the industry. Daily hot lunch and snacks and transportation options. Oasis gives campers the opportunity to be active, think creatively, and discover new friendships that will last a lifetime. Truly a summer to experience the outdoors and a traditional camp right in your neighborhood.

BAX Brooklyn Arts Exchange

Our School Breaks Arts Programs offer enriching and fun opportunities for young students during their time away from school. The President&rsquo;s Week, Spring Break and Summer Arts Programs foster creativity, encourage exploration, and provide a positive and nurturing environment. Drawing on BAX&rsquo;s year-round education programs, students explore different disciplines throughout the week (including circus, dance, music, theater, tumbling, and visual arts), while balancing fun creative play activities throughout the day/week. BAX also offers daylong intensive Master Classes for young artists ages 10-14 that coincide with the Spring Break Arts Program. These exciting classes provide students with an opportunity to explore BAX&rsquo;s signature Theater, Modern Dance, and AcroBAX tumbling programming with BAX Faculty. Students are expected to have prior experience with their chosen discipline (minimum of two prior classes). &nbsp;