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Parents: Camp is near. You’re packing bags, making last minute preparations, and listening to endless stories with increasing enthusiasm about what happened during the summer of 2010 in eager anticipation for summer of 2011 to begin. You’re checking and re-checking to make sure all of the paperwork has been submitted and the bag pickups have… Leer más »
Etiqueta: American summer camps
Going Gaga for Ga-Ga
Something you might not know about summer camp: It breeds passionate athletes in many different sports, even ones that are little known outside of summer camp, such as ga-ga. Although it’s not well known in America (but becoming more so everyday!), hoards of campers dream all winter about getting back into the ga-ga pit. Many… Leer más »
America’s Finest Summer Camps: More than 200 Combined Successful Summers
As part of iconic America, many American summer camps are steeped in rich histories. America’s Finest Summer Camps are no exception. We thought we would take a minute to share a brief history of each camp with you. Camp Laurel Camp Laurel was founded in 1949 and has been in continuous operation ever since. Its… Leer más »
What is ACA Accreditation?
The American Camp Association (ACA) is the parent organization of American Summer Camps. The most reputable American summer camps voluntarily adhere to standards set by the ACA and, in search of accreditation, undergo a thorough evaluation process every three years during which their processes, facilities, emergency plans, staff training, and operations are very carefully scrutinized… Leer más »
Do You Know the History of Summer Camp?
Today, we feature a guest blog from Cole Kelly, Camp Weequahic Director. Do you know the history of camping? Most people don’t and it’s too bad. It’s an interesting story and I’m happy to give you my take on it. Back in the early 1900’s, several individuals and families, seeing the swelling slums in the… Leer más »
Summer Camp Rentals Make Camp Possible for Grownups Too!
Admit it. You’re jealous. Your children go to summer camp each summer. Then they come home and tell you about it, and you wish that you could go to camp, too. Well, you might be able to. Did you know that many summer camps offer facility rentals during the «off season», typically from mid-to-late August… Leer más »
10 Things to do before Your Children Leave for Summer Camp
10 Things to do before Your Children Leave for 10. Complete all of the camp paperwork. This provides the camp with valuable details about your child that they can pass onto their health center and counselors. Knowing your children’s interests before they arrive helps the camp place them into cabins or bunks in which they’ll… Leer más »
Famous Faces of Summer Camps
Have you ever thought about what your bunkmates might be doing ten or twenty years down the road? Maybe you have said to one another that you want to come back some day and be counselors, division leaders, and maybe you even dream of being a head counselor. But did you ever consider that the… Leer más »
Summer Camp: Improving Your Child’s School Performance
Sure parents send their children to summer camp to have fun. And letters home detailing exciting moments during the summer usually more than assure them that they’re getting their money’s worth. But did you know that summer camp also may improve a child’s performance in school? For one, there is routine. Yes, it’s summer camp…. Leer más »
So You’ve Got a Golden Ticket…Ready, Set, Go Part 3
Finally, we close our trilogy of camp counselor tips with one last blog dedicated to you, future camp counselors… Get ready to build your resume! Working as a camp counselor at a summer camp will provide you with some invaluable experience that will serve you well far beyond this summer. Many HR Managers in lots… Leer más »