Many children today are raised in a protective environment, where parents walk or drive them to school and arrange structured play dates. For moms and dads who are reluctant to let their sheltered children even walk to the end of their own street alone, the thought of sending kids off to a residential summer camp can be downright overwhelming. Read more
My child's ready for camp, but I'm not
As a parent you want to expose your child to a range of activities that provide opportunities for growth, development and learning. Camp is a perfect fit.
You are likely more nervous about your child going to camp for the first time than he or she is, but don't let that hold your child back.
Of course, you'll miss your children if they're away, but don't deny them the chance to gain from a rewarding experience and be part of a unique community.
Learning to let go... and why you should
Four years ago, Stephen Bartoloni was a camp-parent novice, this is his story about how he dealt with sending his daughter away to camp. Learn more ›
How short or how long? Day or Residential?
A week? Two weeks? A month? What's worth keeping in mind if you and your child are first timers. Learn more ›
Many camps offer integrated programs, others are entirely devoted to children with specific needs. Learn more ›
An obvious concern for all parents is whether their child will be well taken care of. Learn more ›
How many Summer camp: parents' concerns are there?
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What are the fees to attend Summer camp: parents' concerns ?
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Canlan Sports summer hockey camps. [Read more]
The STEAM Project offers hands-on, exciting learning activities. [Read more]
Amici aims to send as many kids to overnight camp as possible, especially those who wouldn’t normally be able to go. We can’t think of a worthier and more admirable goal. [Read more]
Founded in 2007, Kids in Camp is a charitable organization run by past and current camp directors and owners. [Read more]
They can read, but when it comes to functional literacy—expressing ideas, crafting arguments—some feel that students could, and should, be doing better. [Read more]
