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Choose Your Own Summer Camp Adventure
There is a new trend sneaking into summer camps. An increasing number of sleepaway camps are foregoing the traditional pre-determined summer camp schedule in favor of giving campers complete control over their summer camp experience. This approach to summer camp has become a particularly popular approach to the summer camp experience at session camps, which… Leer más »
Learning the Value of Tradition at Camp
The holidays are around the corner. During that time of year, the word “tradition” gets thrown around a lot. But how many people actually understand what tradition is really? Perhaps it’s the emphasis on forward thinking and constantly in-motion global community that has caused many to confuse “tradition” with “routine.” They’ve both become something that… Leer más »
Camp: Memories for a Lifetime
The guest blog this week comes from Camp Laurel and was originally posted on September 10, 2012 at http://www.camplaurel.com/blog/uncategorized/camp-memories-for-a-lifetime/. Duffles are unpacked. School is once again in full swing. Summer and camp is far on the horizon. But throughout the school year and for the rest of their lives campers will draw upon, and… Leer más »
Camp: A Different Set of Expectations
Okay, admit it. You’ve found yourself spending a considerable amount of time admiring that candle your daughter gave you on her camp’s Visiting Day or those wooden bookends your son brought home. Part of you wonders how come you never got to make stuff that cool when you were a kid while another part of… Leer más »
Preparing Children for a Global Life
This week’s guest blog comes from Camp Weequahic: The world is shrinking. It’s a line you hear over and over because it’s true. First, steamboats and railroads made it possible to ‘easily’ travel distances once thought unimaginable. Then airlines made it possible to get anywhere within 24 hours. Now, the internet and our smartphones allow… Leer más »
Looking Past the Post Camp Lull
It’s here. The lull. The point at which the reality has set in that summer is over but next summer isn’t quite real enough. By now, most of us have shared our favorite memories of camp at least a half dozen times with anyone who will listen and we’ve actually started to settle into our… Leer más »
Beating the Heat and the Sun’s Rays
It’s summer, which means it’s hot outside. Each summer, sleepaway camps field dozens of calls from parents regarding heat and sun care. Parents appreciate learning that America’s Finest Summer Camps take a great deal of care in helping campers and staff alike be sun-safe. Campers are encouraged to carry water bottles with them in order… Leer más »
Summer Camp Helps Children Maintain Routine
Summer camp is a lot of fun. One need only ask any camper on virtually any summer camp campus to confirm that notion. Children love the activities and the relatively relaxed environment of sleepaway camp. However, there is something else that summer camp children crave, although they might not know it: structure. Dr. Laura Markham… Leer más »
What Summer Camp Means to Me
Our guest blog for this week actually comes from a couple of campers at Camp Starlight, who shared their ideas about what summer camp means to them: Today, campers Jodie K. and Marni C. gave us some insight about what camp means to them… “Hi, my name is Jodie K and this is my 7th… Leer más »