Tag: ready for summer camp

‘Twas the Night before Camp

‘Twas the night before camp and all through the land, The day many had awaited for months was at hand. The bags were all packed and sent off to camp, The envelopes and stationary pre-addressed and stamped. Of their new campers the counselors wondered, Of how awesome it will be to meet them, they pondered…. קרא עוד »

Countdowns and Stuff

For the millions of youth who call summer camp home each summer, excitement begins to grow exponentially just after spring break each year. Not only is the end of another school year just around the corner, but the beginning of another camp season is oh so close that campers can practically smell the campfires. A… קרא עוד »

New Year, New Summer

There comes a point for everyone involved with camp when we finally stop wishing for it to still be last summer and begin looking forward to this summer. The beginning of the new year is the perfect time for this. The new year is a time of new beginnings for most people and, although that… קרא עוד »

A Camper Reflects on the Day before Camp Begins

Over the past several days, all of America’s Summer Camps welcomed their campers and the summer is officially underway.  For our guest blog this week, however, we wanted to share a blog submitted by one of the campers at Camp Starlight, who reflected on what campers feel the day before camp. I am nearing the… קרא עוד »

Calming New Camper Jitters

It’s camp season and, over the next couple of weeks, a lot of children will head off to summer camp for the first time.  The first summer of camp is an exciting time for new campers.  For many, it’s their first time away from home and their parents for an extended period of time.  Chances… קרא עוד »

Got Communication?

Parents: Camp is near.  You’re packing bags, making last minute preparations, and listening to endless stories with increasing enthusiasm about what happened during the summer of 2010 in eager anticipation for summer of 2011 to begin.  You’re checking and re-checking to make sure all of the paperwork has been submitted and the bag pickups have… קרא עוד »

When 3 or 4 Weeks is Just Right

Choosing a camp involves much more than just choosing a location or even the camp with the perfect activities and feel for your child. Camps also come in different sizes, so to speak; depending on how long their sessions are. Sleepaway camps range from two-week to two-month sessions, and choosing which one is best for… קרא עוד »

Is Your Child Ready for Summer Camp?

You’ve collected the brochures, visited the web sites, maybe you’ve visited a camp or two. You may have even have marked off a few weeks in July on your calendar. But you did it in pencil, because you just can’t get rid of that nagging question – is my child, my baby (sniff) ready for… קרא עוד »