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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… Leggi altro »
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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… Leggi altro »
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… Leggi altro »
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… Leggi altro »
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… Leggi altro »
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…. Leggi altro »
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… Leggi altro »
So You’ve Got a Golden Ticket…Ready, Set, Go Part 2
We promised a sequel and here it is: Orientation 101… The first thing you should know about the orientation is don’t sweat it. Yes, it’s intense. Yes, it’s a VERY busy week and there is a lot to get done. We know that, by the time months of anticipation for your new summer camp job… Leggi altro »
So You’ve Got a Golden Ticket…Ready, Set, Go Part 1
So you’ve gotten a great job at a summer camp and are wondering what to do while you impatiently wait for June to get here… First things first. You found this blog, so we’re assuming you want to know as much as you can before you leave. You’ve come to the right place! We’ve got… Leggi altro »
Camp Adventure Programs Help Campers Soar High
Anyone would feel a tremendous sense of accomplishment after scaling a forty foot wall and then whizzing down a zip line or perhaps, while attached to a harness of course, taking a giant leap of faith off a perch with a great view. But when the person is under the age of sixteen, the feeling… Leggi altro »