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In-person interactions. Photo courtesy of American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey 
In-person interactions. Photo courtesy of American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey 

the best first job

There is no other experience that can better prepare a young person with the skills and experiences they will need at a 21st...

Camp Guide
31 Jan 2019 | 11:44
Camp emphasizes creative skills. Photo courtesy of American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey 
Camp emphasizes creative skills. Photo courtesy of American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey 

A time to unplug

Summer camp has always been a place for children to participate in a myriad of activities, to be out in nature and to form...

Camp Guide
31 Jan 2019 | 11:43
A place that's right for kids and parents. Photo courtesy of American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey
A place that's right for kids and parents. Photo courtesy of American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey

how to find a camp

Starting to think about camp for your child this summer but don’t know where to start your search? Here are a few...

Camp Guide
31 Jan 2019 | 11:42
Photo courtesy of American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey
Photo courtesy of American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey

The Benefits of Summer Camp for Your Child

When parents think about camp, images of camp fires, sports, swimming and arts & crafts come to mind. While these are certainly...

Camp Guide
31 Jan 2019 | 11:42
Climbing instead of texting. Photo courtesy of American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey 
Climbing instead of texting. Photo courtesy of American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey 

Then and now: why summer camp is more important than ever

BY Andy Pritikin

Our children are growing up so much differently than we did, with so much of their lives spent staring at...

Camp Guide
31 Jan 2019 | 11:42
Camp Squared?

Camp Squared?

Camp can be a beneficial, fun, life-changing experience for every child, but if you have two or more children in your household...

Camp Guide
31 Jan 2019 | 11:40
The Making of a Lifelong Camper

The Making of a Lifelong Camper

I started going to camp when I was six, or more accurately, I was sent to camp at six years old. I was dropped off on the...

Camp Guide
31 Jan 2019 | 11:40
a summer of music

a summer of music

By KATHERINE ROTH

Busy schedules during the school year often limit time spent on music education, but summer music camps...

Camp Guide
31 Jan 2019 | 11:40
The Great Education Debate: camp has a place in childhood development

The Great Education Debate: camp has a place in childhood development

By Peg L. Smith

Education reform is big news right now. The push for a nationwide move to year-round school is gaining steam,...

Camp Guide
31 Jan 2019 | 11:40
Photo courtesy of American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey
Photo courtesy of American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey

How to get your child ready for the camp swim check

By ROSE SHILLING

Camp swim tests go something like this: Kids jump in the water and swim a set distance. No dog-paddling allowed....

Camp Guide
31 Jan 2019 | 11:40
Investing in relationships. Photo courtesy of American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey
Investing in relationships. Photo courtesy of American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey

6 tips for overnight camp counselors

Being an overnight camp counselor is a demanding job, but it is also one of the most fun and rewarding....

Camp Guide
31 Jan 2019 | 11:40
7 surprising lessons i learned at summer camp

7 surprising lessons i learned at summer camp

Canoeing. Archery. Pottery. Camping. Tennis. Breast stroke. Riflery. Fishing. Soccer.

I learned a lot in my seven years as...

Camp Guide
31 Jan 2019 | 11:40
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