The summer camp experience and training provided enables campers to gain crucial skills that will extend into the work world. Camp is a great place to learn (among many other things) how to swim, sail, paddle, kayak, water ski or […]
Catherine Ross
Making lifelong friends at camp
Outdoor adventures, funny memories, and even good-natured pranks are all part of the special bonding that happens at summer camp. Last summer, I interviewed several campers about their summer experiences in preparation for a writing assignment. Two themes emerged. First, […]
Choosing the perfect camp for your child
Research carefully to ensure your child’s camp is a safe, nurturing environment where they will thrive, learn and above all, have fun, writes Catherine Ross. Now is the time to start thinking about registering your child for their first summer […]
Why camp counsellors are awesome
Across the country, thousands of eager former campers are counting the days until summer camp begins. Some new campers may be more anxious than excited, as day one draws near. And once camp begins, the person who will influence the experience of each camper […]
Let them go, then leave them be
Parents who are concerned about homesickness need to do their homework before sending their child to camp, writes Catherine Ross. Recently, a friend commented that she would not be allowed to visit her granddaughter at camp this summer. The camp had adopted […]
Are camp fees worth it?
Many parents say campers develop essential life skills, friendships and memories to last a lifetime According to this sampling of quotes from satisfied parents, camp has provided an invaluable experience for their children. “I marvelled as to how two weeks […]
What I learned at camp
There is so much for your child to experience and take away from summer camp. Here are just some of the lessons your camper will learn. Parents send their children to camp to have fun, make new friends and acquire […]