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The holiday season is at hand and so many of us find ourselves searching for that perfect present for the children in our lives. Sure there are Kindles, iPads, and Wiis, but we’re looking for the gift that will last far beyond fads and trends…the one that lasts long after the decorations have been taken… 자세히보기 »
Tag: American summer camps
We at Summer Camp are Thankful for…
Every year around this time we pause to reflect on those aspects of our lives about which we are most thankful. To celebrate this turkey day, we thought we’d share what makes us most thankful for summer camp: Our camp families: Without our campers, there would be no summer camp. We’re thankful you value your… 자세히보기 »
It’s a Camp Thing
If you have children who attend sleepaway camp, work at a sleepaway camp, or know anyone who attends or works at a sleepaway camp, chances are that you’ve heard this at least once in your life: “It’s a camp thing.” For those of you wondering what that means, here’s an exclusive look inside the world… 자세히보기 »
Choosing the Right Summer Camp Program
One thing that is essential to a successful summer camp experience is a solid summer camp program. Sure, summer camp is full of fun activities, but scheduling those activities throughout the summer so that every camper has equal opportunity and experience can be challenging. Some camps prefer to divide all of the daily activities equally… 자세히보기 »
Learning Self Reliance at Summer Camp
This week’s guest blog is from Camp Starlight… When the time comes to make the decision about sending a child to summer camp, many parents worry because it will often be the first time their children will be “on their own”. How will they decide what to wear, what to eat, and in which activity… 자세히보기 »
Which is Right for You? Session Camp or Full Season
You’re looking through camp literature, checking out camp Facebook pages and camp websites and find yourself debating whether to send your child to a shorter session camp next summer or a full season seven week camp. What’s really the difference? Will my children feel like they had less of an experience of they attend a… 자세히보기 »
Where is Your Ideal Summer Camp?
You’ve begun to think about summer camp, hope to have your prospects narrowed to a handful by the first of the year, but are struggling with how far you should expand your search area for potential camps. How far is too far? The “right” answer to this question is very different for many families and… 자세히보기 »
Make Your Camp Counselor Experience an Effective Tool in Your Job Search
So you’ve spent a summer—or maybe the better part of your college career—working as a summer camp counselor. You’re nearing graduation and you’re starting to pull together your resume for finding a job in the “real world”. You’ve been wondering, ‘How do I adequately articulate my summer camp experience?’ You’re worried that it will sound… 자세히보기 »
Now is the Time to Start Choosing a Summer Camp
The leaves are falling off the trees and the weather is starting to cool down, but it’s not too early to start thinking about sending your children to summer camp next summer. There is certainly no shortage of American summer camps and finding the right one for your children is essential to their success there…. 자세히보기 »
Being a Camp Counselor Builds Skills for Your Future
The guest blog this week is from Alyson, Camp Starlight’s Assistant Director. “Most of hype you hear about why you should be a summer camp counselor involves fun, friendship, and sunshine! However, it may come as a surprise that one of the best reasons to become a camp counselor is the impact it will have… 자세히보기 »