Before sending your camper off for the summer, be sure to check this handy guide to what belongs, and what doesn’t belong, in their suitcase.
Summer Camps Guide
Leading the simple life – at camp!
In his book, Simplicity Parenting, Kim John Payne asks the question, “Are we building our families on the four pillars of too much: too much stuff, too many choices, too much information and too fast.” He argues that these trends […]
Five things that make camp different
Powerful and positive things happen in the camp environment that don’t happen anyplace else. Here are five examples.
Why summer camp is the healthy choice
A great deal of media attention these days is focused on children’s health and their level of fitness. The official prognosis by medical experts is poor, and the gravity of the situation has prompted legislative action on the part of […]
Why summer camp is amazing
Campers reveal, in their own words, what made their experience so fantastic and memorable. I love camp because it’s a welcoming, calming experience and so fun! – Makela For my first time at camp this was an amazing experience. – […]
Cottage or Camp?
How will your children spend their summer? Life skills, friendships and fun are just a few of the benefits of a camp experience, writes Catherine Ross. As a camp director, I had many conversations at camp fairs with parents, who […]
Life long lessons learned at camp
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 […]
Dealing with homesickness at camp
Worried your child will suffer a serious hankering for home during her first camp experience this summer? While homesickness isn’t unusual, a proactive approach now can minimize the blues later. Work up to it. When her children were younger, Stephanie […]
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 […]