What makes playing sports at camp different from playing sports at school?
January 24, 2023
Camp sports and school sports focus on different end results. While school sports focus on winning and the overall success of the team, camp sports fo...
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benefits of summer camp
NOW is the Time to Start Thinking About Summer Camp
December 16, 2022
With winter temperatures settling-in and the holidays just around the corner, you may not have begun to think about your child’s summer plans! But no...
Unplugged & Happy: Why Kids Thrive at Camp Without Technology
November 18, 2022
Free swim is a magical time. This summer at Camp Watitoh I would often join boy’s camp for their daily afternoon swim on the shores of Center Lake. Wh...
Advice for a First-Time Camp Parent
October 21, 2022
I’m a camp director and I’m also a camp parent. My husband, Eric, and I run Camp Akeela in Vermont and I was pregnant with our older daughter the fir...
Is My Child Ready for Overnight Camp? Seven Questions to Consider.
October 12, 2022
You’ve started your research and have began looking at overnight camps. You’re excited, but unsure if your child (or you) are really ready. We get it....
Child Anxiety at Summer Camp
September 03, 2021
Anxiety in children can be scary. They often don’t have the words or experience to know or explain what is going on inside their brains, and it can le...
Why Choose a Co-ed Summer Camp?
August 06, 2021
There are a number of benefits to both co-ed and single gender camps, but a distinct benefit of a child attending a co-ed camp is its similarity to th...
Sports Camp vs Traditional Sleepaway Camp
July 04, 2021
What is the difference between a sports camp and a traditional camp? There are a wide variety of camps for children to attend during the summer and ta...
How Do Summer Camps Encourage Children to Pursue Excellence?
June 11, 2021
While one of the most important aspects of summer camp is the opportunity for children to decompress after long school years and relax, another benefi...