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About the Author

Jess Michaels

For over 14 years, Jess Michaels has worked for the American Camp Association, NY and NJ, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the summer camp experience. Jess loves everything summer camp. Prior to joining the American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey, Jess was the Associate Director of Publicity for the publishing company Penguin Young Readers Group and started her PR career working at the PBS Station Thirteen/WNET. Jess has two daughters, both who spend their summers at camp. When not working with camps, Jess enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to the beach, traveling, running and skiing.

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Why Summer Day Camp is So Beneficial for Your Child

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The Questions You May Not Be Asking When Looking for an Overnight Camp 

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10 Checklist for First Time Overnight Camp Parents 

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Overnight Camp Questions to Ask (and this Weekends *Free* Camp Fairs!)

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8 Helpful Tips for Parents on Saving Money on Summer Camp

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Easing Your Child Back into Home Life After Camp

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Thinking of Overnight Camp?Here are the Dos and Don’ts

By Jess Michaels
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Camp Touring: What You Need to Know

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10 Tips on How to Begin the Camp Search

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How to Start Your Summer Camp Search

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Why Working at Camp is the Best First Job

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Sending your Child to Camp: Digging Deeper into Camp Experience

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Should My Child Go to Overnight Camp with a Friend?

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