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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… Leer más »
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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… Leer más »
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… Leer más »
Which is Right for You? Session Camp or Full Season
You’re looking through camp literature, checking out camp Facebook pages and camp websites and find yourself debating whether to send your child to a shorter session camp next summer or a full season seven week camp. What’s really the difference? Will my children feel like they had less of an experience of they attend a… Leer más »
Where is Your Ideal Summer Camp?
You’ve begun to think about summer camp, hope to have your prospects narrowed to a handful by the first of the year, but are struggling with how far you should expand your search area for potential camps. How far is too far? The “right” answer to this question is very different for many families and… Leer más »
Camp is…Friends, Skill, and Fun
The featured guest blog this week is from Camp Laurel South… «The clothes have been washed (and washed again). The sleeping bag has been aired out. The stories have been told – many of them, anyway. Right now, camp takes a back seat to the new school year. It’s a little early to think about… Leer más »
Summer Camp: Defining Routine and Ritual
Routines. Everyone has them. For some, they encompass everything that takes place from the time we wake in the morning until we go to bed at night. For others, they come in short bursts throughout the day, such as at mealtimes or bedtime. However, establishing routines as daily parts of our lives is important, especially… Leer más »
Camp Tools for School
This week’s guest blog comes to us from Camp Weequahic Director Cole Kelly and features some helpful advice for campers about how to apply what they learned at camp in school. «Well campers, it’s time for school. I know you’d rather be at camp – so would I! However, it’s time to leave your camp… Leer más »
After Camp: Keeping the Camp Momentum Going
Sure the kids are home from camp and are settling back into their school routines. Maybe they’re still a little bit camp sick, but it’s possible to keep the camp momentum going throughout the year. Here are a few suggestions we thought we’d pass along. Talk about camp with them. Not only do children love… Leer más »
Making Global Connections
One thing that isn’t entirely evident to people who’ve only recently begun to familiarize themselves with the world of summer camp is the level of connection that it provides, not just to a regional network of people, but to those from different states and even countries. The campers and staff members that make up America’s… Leer más »