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… Lue lisää »
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One of the Most Memorable Summer Camp Activities
Most traditional summer camps are in the thick of one of the biggest parts of their summer program. In fact, the event itself is nearly as big of a tradition in and of itself as the concept of summer camp. It’s what everyone sees on movies or television shows about sleepaway camp and wants to… Lue lisää »
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… Lue lisää »
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… Lue lisää »
What’s in a Summer Camp Meal?
Continuing with our series about camp nutrition, in this blog we will address one of the most common inquiries made by parents who are considering sending their children to summer camp: What will they eat? While the food itself may vary from camp to camp, the strategy behind menu planning is inevitably the same—to provide… Lue lisää »
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… Lue lisää »