Summer Camps Guide

In years past, Canadian children traditionally went to camp for a month or the entire summer. After poring over brochures or choosing where mom or dad had gone, a camp was selected, and the kids would return, summer after summer. […]

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Homesickness, while common for campers, can be prevented or minimized. Here are some tips to help children cope with this natural phase of development. Summertime! What child doesn’t look forward to the sultry days of July and August, free from […]

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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 […]

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As a camp director for 20 years, every year I have the full range of families sending kids to camp. Some arrive with clothes well-organized, and thoughtful extras packed lovingly by a parent (flashlight, pre-stamped card, favourite book). Others arrive […]

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The 10 most important reasons to send your kids to camp If you’ve been to camp, you’re not surprised when you hear about the benefits of summer camp. Having experienced life at camp, you know the profound positive effects that […]

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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 […]

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