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Benefits of Camp: Parent’s Perspective

In a world of Wiis, Xbox ones and 360s, nothing is better than real “whee’s” on the zipline, one on ones with friends and the 360 views your kids will get when they attend summer camp. Unplug your kids and find out how they can benefit. It’s an invaluable experience that allows them to develop… 続きを読む »

10 Times Summer Camp Made You a Better Team Player

1. When your friend was missing home and you helped them feel better Missing home is totally natural, and a common part of camp life. Everyone feels that way at some point — even the counselors! Summer campers quickly learn that the best medicine is a good friend to remind you of how much fun… 続きを読む »

7 Camp Songs That Always Rock the House

  Camp songs may seem a little crazy outside of camp, but if you’ve been to camp before you know these zany off-the-wall melodies are absolute classics. Repeat after me songs are great for kids, and plenty of fun for grown-ups as well! Trust me — no one can sing Hey Burrito without breaking into… 続きを読む »

5 At-Home Activities for When You Miss Camp

It happens to the best of us. Summer ends, school begins, and nothing feels quite as fun or exciting as those precious weeks of fun and freedom at camp. Diagnosis: you’re campsick! Luckily, summer is just around the corner. Here are a few of our favorite year-round activities to bring that camp feeling home!  … 続きを読む »

Sailing the high seas… or the camp lake!

  Camp is filled with activities that allow you to learn new skills and test your limits. Perhaps one of the most unique activities here at America’s Finest Summer Camps when it come to having a blast and building character is sailing. Sailing teaches many skills; how to tie nautical knots, understand the weather, and… 続きを読む »

5 Ways international camps expand camper horizons

Summer camp is already super fun. So as you can probably imagine, adding international campers and counselors to the mix turns up the fun-dial even higher! …But international camp isn’t just the same camp activities and friendships with a few exotic accents thrown into the mix. The secret sauce that makes international camp so special… 続きを読む »

Baseball fever at summer camp

  Baseball. The crowd going wild while a player steals home. The smell of popcorn and hot dogs in the bleachers. Afternoons playing catch with the family at the park. Generations of American tradition, all wrapped up in one game. Much like summer camp, baseball is something that many of us take for granted as… 続きを読む »

More Than Just A Lake

There are many things notice when they arrive at camp the first day. They notice the cabins, all of the new faces, the baseball fields, ropes course, tennis courts and acres and acres of open space to run in, play in and explore in. But one of the most breathtaking and exciting parts of camp… 続きを読む »

What I learned about friendship from the social life at camp

You know that “first day of school” feeling? I’m sure you do. Some people love it while others may find it a little scary. The chance to explore a new place, try new things, and make new friends can be simultaneously exhilarating and terrifying. How about that “first day of camp” feeling? I’m going to… 続きを読む »