Tag: America’s finest summer camps

Bedtime at Camp

Every day at camp is packed with fun, adventure, socialization, physical activities and character building, which can really wear a kid out! For many campers, falling into bed each night is a welcome rest from their busy day, and most campers are so exhausted from a fun and busy day that they are practically asleep… קרא עוד »

Why I Play

I cannot feel a single part of my body for I have been standing outside in negative five-degree weather for the past two hours. I have on thermals, wind pants, Under Armour, a sweatshirt a hat and a pair of gloves. Oh, and let’s not forget my kilt and practice jersey. It has been snowing… קרא עוד »

Family Camp

对于世界上很多家庭来说,去美国旅游就是他们最大的心愿之一。很多父母为了丰富孩子对世界的了解,会送孩子去旅行,让他们接触不同的地方和文化。计划去新的国家旅游是一件激动人心的事情,因为那里有很多好看的风景和好玩的事情,而且也很难找到其他适合全家一起玩的活动了。且不说去哪或去做什么,出国旅游的家庭就是想要在体验新地方的文化和生活方式的同时也能和家人在一起共度时光。这就是“家庭夏令营”备受这么多国际家庭欢迎的原因,因为美国夏令营举办地既安全又以家庭为中心,全家人都可以沉浸在这种独特的夏令营体验中。   参加“家庭夏令营”的家庭可以单独也可组队参加传统夏令营游戏和活动。活动按年龄来分组,这样一来每个家庭成员都可以找到适合自己年龄的活动,连家长也可以。通过合理分配家庭时间和个人时间,让每个家庭成员在彼此联系、相互鼓励的同时,可以发现自己的长处和热情。当全家人集体参与时,必会留下永生难忘的回忆。这些时光弥足珍贵,远离诸如手机和电脑的干扰,让家庭成员建立纽带,真正再次团聚,一起欢笑,一起分享故事,一起亲密地交谈,一起尝试新的事物。“家庭夏令营”可以打开父母和孩子所渴望的讨论和聊天的窗口,并建立对每个家庭成员的成长至关重要的沟通渠道。   每天,每个家庭成员可以参加诸如游泳、绳索挑战、艺术和手工艺课程、垒球、摄影、瑜伽和徒步旅行等活动。晚间活动如篝火晚会、竞猜节目和拾荒式寻物游戏则是结束充满乐趣的一天的好方法。“彩色战争”游戏肯定会给全家人带来难忘的回忆。每日提供三餐,餐餐健康美味,同时也是全家人聚餐和聊天的绝佳机会。   国际家庭可以一起体验传统的美国夏令营,也可以认识世界各地不同的家庭。多样性、认可度和文化渗透在暑假活动的方方面面,这无疑是父母教导孩子这些观念的绝佳方式。   “家庭夏令营”备受国际家庭喜欢的另一个原因在于营地的位置。在“家庭夏令营”度过3-4晚或6晚后,各个家庭可以继续去参观美国的著名地标,比如纽约城和尼亚加拉大瀑布。营地距离拉瓜迪亚机场只有3个小时的路程,方便各个家庭乘坐飞机继续他们一生一次的美国家庭度假之旅。   致力于为全家人创造难忘的假期,“家庭夏令营”为全家人提供一站式度假服务,包您喜欢。  

Spending a Summer at Camp Weequahic

For a first time summer camp experience to remember, there’s no better place to spend your summer than Camp Weequahic. Specializing in first time campers, this exiting sleep away camp gives campers a unique camp experience based on a flexible program where their parents can choose from a wide range of options and choices to… קרא עוד »

America’s Finest Family Camp Vacations

For many international families, making a trip to the United States is high up on their bucket list. Many parents want to give their children the gift of travel and expose them to different places and cultures in order to better shape their understanding of the world. Planning a trip to a brand new country… קרא עוד »

Mentally Preparing for Brant Lake Sports Academy

Spring has finally sprung here in the Northeast; birds are chirping, the grass is greener and families are starting to get ready for camp. So, what exactly does that mean? Of course, you need the proper gear, but once you’ve put name tags on all of your clothing, flashlights, goggles, toiletries, etc., you should be… קרא עוד »

Brant Lake Dance Camp is Where I Feel at Home

When I was 17 and applying for college, one of the questions on the common app was: “Where do you feel most at home?”. Brant Lake Dance Camp was the first place I thought about and still do to this day whenever this question is posed. I started attending Brant Lake as a baby because… קרא עוד »

Summer Discovery

Ready to have the best summer ever? Learn more here! The average high school student has a lot on his/her plate. There are tests to study for, sports to practice, social events to attend and of course, college to think about.  Whether they’re the first in their family to be serious about going to college or… קרא עוד »

Brant Lake Dance Camp

As young girls, Rachel Kerchman (better known as “Kerch” at camp) and I trained together at the Ballet Arts Studio in Beacon, New York. Our summers were spent apart; hers enjoying the life as a Brant Lake camper, and mine vigorously training at either the School of American Ballet in New York City, Miami City… קרא עוד »