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Do you ever wonder what happens at camp when it rains? We assure you, it’s nothing like those scenes in movies that depict bummed out campers forced to spend entire days in their cabins or bunks . Typically, it doesn’t rain all that often in the northeast during the summer and, whenever possible, activities proceed… Leer más »
Etiqueta: American summer camps
Where in the World are America’s Finest Summer Camps? Part I
Have you ever wondered where, exactly, are American summer camps? What are the towns like? Is there anything worth a look besides the camp? The answer is YES! America’s Finest Summer Camps are located in some of the most beautiful and historical areas of the U.S. and the surrounding regions are often overflowing with plenty… Leer más »
«Sports Camp» Isn’t Just a One Sport Term
It’s no secret that summer camps offer campers the opportunity to sample many different sports, but what may not be evident is why this may be preferable to sending children to a camp at which the focus is exclusively on one sport. Dr. Jared Wood, a sports psychologist, believes children should be encouraged to try… Leer más »
Reflections of a Senior Camper
For parents, deciding when, or even if, to send your children to summer camp–whether it’s for a few weeks or seven–is a big decision. They’re young. You wonder if they’ll remember to brush their teeth or make their beds. You want to know that they’re going to make friends and have fun every moment of… Leer más »
S’ouvrir au Monde
En tant que parents, on nous incite souvent à préparer nos enfants à un monde nouveau et « global ». Alors que certains expliquent que les fondements des interactions mondiales trouvent leurs origines dans les siècles passés, les technologies électroniques et de transport actuelles rendent les individus à travers le monde encore plus reliés et interdépendants. Ainsi,… Leer más »
A Special Place for Girls and Boys
For older campers, one of the most profound and lasting advantages of camp is the opportunity they have to focus on being boys and girls. Many summer camps also strengthen the safety of the camp setting by offering exclusive programs that help teenage campers gain a better understanding about how to best grasp the transition… Leer más »
Sing, Sing a Song
There is something about singing that brings people together. Perhaps that’s why singing (and music in general) is such an important part of camp. The silly or sometimes sentimental words of a “camp song” can set a mood, evoke a feeling, and create atmosphere. Music is a universal language that everyone understands. Perhaps this is… Leer más »
Crazy Days and Whacky Nights
Parents, do you ever log onto your computer to check out the camp photos for the day, see your child painted in blue from head to toe or maybe wearing a crazy wig and big nerdy glasses and wonder, ‘What in the world?’ The answer probably has something to do with your summer camp’s special… Leer más »
Let’s Go on a Trip!
With all of the amazing offerings within camp, it’s hard to believe that anyone would want to leave. But some of the greatest fun children have at summer camp is actually away from camp on one of the many out of camp trips that are arranged throughout the summer. Some are small, an evening or… Leer más »
Growing up Global
Da genitori, sentiamo spesso previsioni sulla necessità dei nostri figli di prepararsi per un mondo nuovo e «globale». Mentre alcuni spiegano che le radici delle interazioni globali sono state piantate secoli fa, le attuali tecnologie elettroniche e dei mezzi di trasporto danno la possibilità a persone che vivono in ogni parte del mondo di essere… Leer más »