Summer Camp

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Need Lo-Tech Summer Camp (950 words)

Kids learn anywhere -- inside the home and classroom or outside under a tree. But in the summer, when the crickets are chirping and daylight stretches a little longer, nature’s education is truly showcased. It’s the perfect time to take advantage of the earth’s learning tools -- ones that don’t need plugged in, downloaded or powered on.

Find the Perfect Summer Camp: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3 (1,000 words)

10 questions to ask before choosing your child’s summer activity

As the daylight hours begin to stretch into early evening and the calendar pages head toward June, parents start thinking about how to best fill their child’s summer days. The process of picking the best camp experience for your child doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, by taking the time to talk with your camper and answer these few questions, it can be as easy as 1-2-3. You can turn your child’s school vacation into weeks of camaraderie, fun and discovery and enjoy your summer as well, knowing that your child is spending part of his days learning as well as being entertained.

The ABCs of Day Camp (1,500 words)

26 points, topics and tips to consider before choosing a summer camp. The school year is more than half way through and many students are focusing on summer. Weeks of lazy days, no homework and sleeping in.  Parents, on the other hand, don’t want to see their sons and daughters lose momentum for learning and waste away weeks from June to early September. How can these two worlds come together?  They meet through the wonder of summer camp.

Fostering Happy Campers: The Value of Day Camps (925 words)

Tips for parents facing a summer of “I’m bored.” from their children and how summer day camps can help.