We all know that going to camp in the summer, traditional or day camp, can at first be a nerve racking for the kids. However, we also know that the adventures, memories and friendships they come home with can last a lifetime!
As you sit with them, listening to all their stories and looking at all their wonderful pictures has it occurred to you that some of their priceless moments caught on film, should be shared with the world?
At first, the “bubble-wrapped” campers were only familiar with the digital realm of text messages, Facebook and video games. But by the end of camp, a new study found they experienced significant growth, connecting with the world beyond electronic screens and smartphones. Read the story and watch the videos.
Remember writing letters about the time of your life at camp? Perhaps you’re in the midst of all the incredible adventures at camp and can’t wait to tell your friends and family back home. Our Kids Go To Camp wants to hear from you why camp is so great. Best submissions will be published in Our Kids Go To Camp magazine and on OurKids.net.
Thanks to the Children and Nature Network and the whole “No Child Left Inside” movement, a significant and growing body of research documents the value and importance of nature-based experiences in support of children’s mental health.
I was thrilled to see this summer camp photography comic strip from Edge City in a recent blog post. As we have discussed in CampNation (our podcast for summer camp directors and professional camp staff), camps are working to find a good balance between showing parents what is going on for their child at [...]
It was a tough weekend for me—more difficult then I thought. It was my first time letting my daughter stay overnight and in a new place. My daughter was bursting with excitement to share with us what she did at camp and the friends she met along the way.
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