Summer Camps News For Campers
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| Weighing in on Weight Loss Camps | |
| 07-03-2011 | As summer is fast approaching, you are probably beginning to think about how to keep your kids occupied. If your child is struggling with weight (whether it’s 10 pounds or 100 pounds), wants to get in shape, and increase their self-confidence, you may want to consider weight loss camp. [ more ] |
| It's February - time for summer camp madness | |
| 07-03-2011 | The desperate call came on a Friday in late February. Snow lay on the ground and more was forecast to come. But the parent was frantic. Was there still time to get her child into . . . summer camp? [ more ] |
| Summer camp companions include dolphins, sharks | |
| 07-03-2011 | Imagine coming face to face with a giant barracuda. Or snorkeling in a shark infested pool — inside a cage, of course. [ more ] |
| Summer Camp Agonistes | |
| 07-03-2011 | Parents in Chevy Chase have to nail down their children's summer options almost laughably early. [ more ] |
| Rituals of summer camp | |
| 07-03-2011 | The campers may change but traditions remain at many overnight camps. Some of the oldest and most unique summer camps in the Southeast rest in the mountains of Western North Carolina. [ more ] |
| Summer Camp Sign Up | |
| 07-03-2011 | It's only the second day of March and already I'm receiving emails and notifications that summer camp sign ups have begun. It's time to jump ahead three or four months on the calendar and decide if and when summer camp will be an option. [ more ] |
| Summer Camp Impact Seen High In New Study | |
| 07-03-2011 | Strongest evidence yet of effect of camping on Jewish identity, adult engagement. When your child grows up, do you want him or her to feel an emotional attachment to Israel, go to synagogue and donate regularly to Jewish causes? [ more ] |
| Hey kids, how about a vocation vacation? | |
| 07-03-2011 | For Jennifer Porat, summer camp isn’t about s’mores and canoe trips. It’s about creating a runway collection and learning about the fashion industry. [ more ] |
| Zac Brown Launches Summer Camp For Special Needs Kids | |
| 07-03-2011 | Big-hearted country star Zac Brown has set up a special needs summer camp for kids suffering from autism, Tourette's syndrome and attention deficit disorder. [ more ] |
| Research options now for summer campers | |
| 03-09-2011 | I am a fan of a summer camp experience for children. This is not surprising because research shows that 90 per cent of people who went to a residential camp also send their children and being that my husband and I were childhood campers and counsellors, you can bet our kids attended. [ more ] |
| Avoiding Summer Camp Stress | |
| 04-07-2011 | If you're still looking for a summer camp for your child, you can avoid disappointment and frustration down the line by researching a camp's refund and cancellation policies before enrolling. That way, if your family schedule changes, you know what your options are for rescheduling summer camp plans. [ more ] |
| Pediatricians Know Best for Summer Camp | |
| 04-07-2011 | You trust your child's pediatrician to give you advice on what's best for your their health and well-being. Why not take their advice on how to choose a summer camp? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a policy statement outlining tips for creating healthy camp experiences for children. [ more ] |
| Jewish Summer Camps Offer Healthier Choices | |
| 05-23-2011 | First Lady Michelle Obama has challenged the country to eat healthier and summer camps are answering the call. Jewish summer camps especially are making more educated food choices and passing that sensibility to their campers. [ more ] |
| Summer Camp Can Help Shy Kids | |
| 06-09-2011 | If your child struggles with shyness, summer camp can be a great place for them to overcome their anxieties and learn new social skills. [ more ] |
| The Benefits of Cellphones at Camp | |
| 08-08-2011 | From cellphones to email, more and more summer camps are changing the way campers keep in touch with Mom or Dad this summer, some allowing parents to communicate every day with their campers. [ more ] |
| A Summer Camp for Young Entrepreneurs | |
| 08-08-2011 | The Entrepreneurship Summer Camp and Personal Enrichment, called ESCAPE, at Nova Southeastern University brings university professors, local entrepreneurs and leaders to educate high school students about business basics such as etiquette, finance, budget, marketing and public relations. [ more ] |
| Sending Your Child to Sleepaway Camp | |
| 08-08-2011 | Sending your child to a summer camp outside of your hometown can be a great way for them to learn independence and take advantage of opportunities not available in their immediate community. But how far is too far? [ more ] |
| A Summer Fashion Camp for Tweens | |
| 08-08-2011 | Fashion-minded tweens are exploring their interests and learning about the fashion industry at summer camps in New York City. [ more ] |
| The Benefits From Camp Proven | |
| 08-08-2011 | A new study called the Canadian Summer Camp Research Project shows compelling evidence of the personal and societal benefits of summer camp for kids. [ more ] |
Total news articles in this category: 19