Camp can be a great way for city kids to experience the great outdoors. ( © Camp Watitoh © Woodmont Day Camp) Six Tips for Finding a Last Minute Summer Camp for Your Child Did you drop the ball on your summer camp research? Don’t worry—there are still some day and overnight camps with availability.... News 06 May 2024 | 03:07
There is lots to look for when scouting a summer camp for your kids for the first time. Photo: American Camp Association What You Need to Know When Looking for Your Child’s First Summer Camp When looking into camps, think of your children as individuals and cater it to their individual needs. Ask friends and family... News 15 Mar 2024 | 04:13
Sailing and swimming are integral parts of many summer camps such as this one on a lake in New Hampshire. Photo: Camp Fatima and Bernadette Eight Ways to Research a Camp for Your Child This Summer Camps have a wealth of information on their websites and social media platforms including leadership information, camp philosophy,... News 16 Feb 2024 | 11:36
Aside from a chance to work with lots of other young people in your first serious foray into a summer job, it is well known that acting silly is considered a plus for camp counselors. Photo: Bigstock Why Working as Summer Camp Counselor Is the Best First Job Is your high school or college-aged child looking for a summer job? Working as a camp counselor at a day or overnight camp... News 20 Feb 2023 | 11:05
Participating in activities outdoors in a safe environment. Photo © American Camp Association, NY & NJ Benefits of Camp for Your Child Sure, camp is all about having fun but it is so much more than that. Camp is an important part of your child’s social education... Camp Guide 07 Mar 2022 | 09:54
Photo: © Camp Wekeela 8 Reasons Why Working at a Summer Camp is the Best First Job Gain unparalleled job experience while also having the time of your life? Sounds impossible. But working at a day or overnight... Camp Guide 01 Mar 2022 | 01:55
Photo courtesy of ACA, NY and NJ. Hopeful about Summer While it’s too early to tell how COVID-19 will effect summer camp, camp owners and directors are busy planning for the summer.... News 08 Apr 2020 | 12:22
Safety First at Summer Camp When choosing a summer camp, it’s important to do your research. One of the most important aspects of your search will be... Camp Guide 09 Jan 2020 | 10:21
The Sleepaway Decision For parents who didn’t go to sleepaway camp themselves, the thought of sending their child away to camp can seem like a bizarre... Camp Guide 09 Jan 2020 | 10:16
How to Pick a Day Camp Thinking about day camp for your child? A summer spent at camp will provide your children with the opportunity to swim, play... Camp Guide 09 Jan 2020 | 10:01
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