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This week’s guest blog is from one of the top recruiters in the world of summer camp, Alyson Lee Goldstein of Camp Starlight: It’s officially 2012! And that means the countdown to camp is even closer! As we look ahead to the summer, we realize that there is still a lot to do before our… Read more »
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The Fun Doesn’t Stop after 5PM!
It’s January. The kids just returned to school after their winter break, from which you’re still exhausted. You’re already thinking about summer. Entertaining them for two weeks was hard enough, let alone two months! Maybe it’s time to start thinking about summer camp. Yes, it’s January. Yes, this is the time of the year when… Read more »
C’est l’heure de choisir une colonie de vacances
Les feuilles tombent des arbres et le temps commence à se rafraîchir, mais il n’est pas trop tôt pour commencer à réfléchir où vous enverrez vos enfants en colonie de vacances l’été prochain. Les colonies de vacances aux États-Unis ne manquent pas et trouver le bon endroit pour vos enfants est essentiel à leur succès…. Read more »
Three Steps to Joy
For the holidays, we’re featuring an aptly themed guest blog about “joy” written by Cole Kelly, Director of Camp Weequahic: As school lets out and families spend time together at the end of each year, we spend a lot of time wishing ‘Joy’ to one another. It is a joyful occasion, is it not? Parents… Read more »
Try Something New at Summer Camp
Weequahic is one of the best sleepaway camps in Pennsylvania, we offer a traditional co-ed summer camp experience, soccer, roller hockey, theater, etc–others are learning how to clear a ramp with their boards in the new skate park that made its debut in the summer of 2011 and instantly became one of the most popular… Read more »
Summer Camp: The Perfect Holiday Gift
The holiday season is at hand and so many of us find ourselves searching for that perfect present for the children in our lives. Sure there are Kindles, iPads, and Wiis, but we’re looking for the gift that will last far beyond fads and trends…the one that lasts long after the decorations have been taken… Read more »
We at Summer Camp are Thankful for…
Every year around this time we pause to reflect on those aspects of our lives about which we are most thankful. To celebrate this turkey day, we thought we’d share what makes us most thankful for summer camp: Our camp families: Without our campers, there would be no summer camp. We’re thankful you value your… Read more »
It’s a Camp Thing
If you have children who attend sleepaway camp, work at a sleepaway camp, or know anyone who attends or works at a sleepaway camp, chances are that you’ve heard this at least once in your life: “It’s a camp thing.” For those of you wondering what that means, here’s an exclusive look inside the world… Read more »
Choosing the Right Summer Camp Program
One thing that is essential to a successful summer camp experience is a solid summer camp program. Sure, summer camp is full of fun activities, but scheduling those activities throughout the summer so that every camper has equal opportunity and experience can be challenging. Some camps prefer to divide all of the daily activities equally… Read more »
Learning Self Reliance at Summer Camp
This week’s guest blog is from Camp Starlight… When the time comes to make the decision about sending a child to summer camp, many parents worry because it will often be the first time their children will be “on their own”. How will they decide what to wear, what to eat, and in which activity… Read more »