Tag: summer camp

What I learned from playing sports at camp

I wish you could have seen my face the first day of summer camp; my excitement was so contagious I was worried the nurse would put me in quarantine. That being said, my excitement had nothing to do with sports. So far as I was concerned, sports were just another stressful school activity, and to… 阅读更多»

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… 阅读更多»

What a campfire means to a summer camper

Camp life may thrive on variety, but the traditional evening campfire has remained constant for as long as anyone can remember. The mere mention of a campfire brings back a flood of memories for many summer campers; memories of friends gained, challenges overcome, and a time when all there was to worry about was playing… 阅读更多»

EASY CAMP FOOD AT HOME– KIDS PERSPECTIVE

Ughhhh….Camp is over and of course, NOW summer is over too! This stinks! I mean being back home is kind of a buzz kill. School’s no fun, homework’s lame and dealing with my little bro is like, BRUTAL! All I can think about is how much fun I had away from here, with all my… 阅读更多»

What I Learned From My Campers

When I arrived at America’s Finest Summer Camps as a counselor this past summer, I knew exactly how I wanted every camper to feel. I was on high alert for the shy ones, the scared ones, the nervous ones. I was looking for the nail biters and the ones with the look of “wow this… 阅读更多»

10 ways everyone can totally tell you went to summer camp

You want to play outside no matter the weather The rain-or-shine attitude is something that sets summer campers apart. After all, rock climbing and waterskiing waits for no one — you sure aren’t going to miss out on the time of your life just because of a spring shower!   You always want to work… 阅读更多»

Camp Changed My Kid

I was nervous and excited to send my son Connor to one of America’s Finest Summer Camps this year. Connor’s best friend attended camp the summer before and could not stop raving about it. So after plenty of research and discussions, we decided to let Connor spend the summer away. I won’t lie, my “mommy… 阅读更多»

Behind the Scenes of America’s Finest Summer Camps

Future Campers:  What if we could relieve some of the nervousness and questions you have about heading to your camp right now? Lucky for you, we’ve tracked down one of America’s Finest Camps favorite camp counselors, who has agreed to give us the inside scoop to prepare you for your first trip to camp! Meet… 阅读更多»

美国最好的夏令营欢迎来自世界各地的露营者

夏令营的一大特色是孩子们有机会遇到当地学校或邻近社区以外的其他孩子,与不同文化背景的人共渡夏天是一种人人受益的经验。美国最好的夏令营欢迎来自世界各地的露营者,我们更有幸认识到来自法国,韩国,中国,西班牙和英国等国家的露营者。国际露营者在美国最好的夏令营是让孩子们学习不同文化的好机会。美国的露营者有机会直接了解住在世界其他地方的人如何生活,从而摆脱他们可能产生的偏见;而国际露营者则可沉浸于美国文化,通过长远接触来快速学习语言和习俗。 美国最好的夏令营拥有非常多样化的工作人员,会说不同语言。对于露营者来说,一向围绕身边的人大多数是外表,说话和信仰相同,而通过夏令营可认识到各式各样的人,获得更丰富经验。假如露营者在很小的时候就接触到新文化,他们就更容易成为思想开放且懂得包容的人,而我们也同意,世界需要更多这类型的人! 敢于美国夏令营渡过暑假的国际露营者对如此体验肯定不会后悔。他们从开始就会感受到自己是当中的一分子,我们的工作人员也会尽力确保他们有美好的时光,并让他们随心所欲参与活动。假如他们希望在移居美国前试图适应美国文化,夏令营体验可说是最好不过。把他们带到一个新环境,每个人也是新相识,每个人也有不同之处,而且每个人都在适应新生活,大家的条件相同使过渡变得轻松。当有国际露营者参与户外营,全部人也会受益。这对孩子们是一种学习体验,并且可能认识到他们在夏令营以外永远不会认识到的朋友。

5 Ways Kids Can Stay Healthy At Camp

Parents want to make sure their kids have fun and stay safe at camp, but a main concern for many parents while their kids are away is how to help them stay as healthy as possible. Before you send your kids off to experience the summer of a lifetime, get them in the habit of… 阅读更多»