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Choosing the right camp depends on a number of factors. Tina Krinsky, a 35-year veteran of camps, discusses what you should consider.

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Ten Tips to Help Heal Homesickness

Published: 02/17/2012 by Kids' Camps in Kids' Camps

The one thing that puts a bigger damper on overnight camp than too much rain? Homesickness.
It’s common, it’s normal and there are, thankfully, many things you can do to help your child cope with or avoid significant homesickness.

Take Camp Skills to School

Published: 02/17/2012 by Kids Camps in Kids' Camps

Ask parents about their children’s summer camp experience and you’ll likely hear them gush about how confident and more mature their kids were when they returned home. Peg Smith, CEO of the American Camp Association (ACA), says camp gives kids three

Gear Up – for Summer Camp!

Published: 02/17/2012 by Kids' Camps

There is a lot more to consider than just shorts and T-shirts when packing for camp. The American Camp Association (ACA) provides the following tips to help families get ready for overnight summer camp:

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Get Ready for Summer Camp!

Published: 02/10/2012 by Kids Camps in Kids' Camps

Summer camps are popular, and they fill up fast. If you’ve got the time to pore over
camp materials, contact camp directors or even arrange for an off-season tour, all
the better when it comes to choosing the right program for your child.

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Art is important at every age, and can provide a mode of self-expression desperately needed as our pre-adolescents begin to shape their identities.

Most of the steps below should be completed by your child; at this age I’ve found the best tactic is to be as hands-off as possible but always available in case help is needed.