Staff Updates: Greg and Captain Matt
Almost all our staff members have gone back to school, while it was sad to say farewell to over sixty amazing counselors we are looking forward to all the new adventures and things they will learn during the school year. While they are away some keep in touch and give us some updates on their […]
Planning for Summer Camp…in the Fall!
People often wonder what year round staff do during the year when camp is over. Getting ready for next summer is usually the answer. During the fall and winter months staff spend time planning, preparing and evaluating what worked this year at camp and putting the plans in place to make the next summer the […]
Scared to Swim? – Helping a Child Overcome their Fear of Water
A child’s first time in a pool can be a fun and exciting experience, but some children may be too frightened or reluctant to go in the water. Helping kids overcome their fear of water and not be scared to try swimming is something we face often at camp. Although kids may have a lot […]
10 Tips for Your Child’s first Day of Camp
Freeze your water – Freeze a large water bottle over night so it slowly cools throughout the day. Your camper will really appreciate having cool water during the hotter parts of the day. Wear proper attire – Closed toed shoes are essential for a fun, safe day at camp. Layers are encouraged, that way kids […]
10 Things You Get at Camp that You Don’t Get at School
Significant Time Spent Outdoors – Apart from the fact that they are more likely to engage in healthy forms of play that will stimulate exercise, unstructured play time spent outdoors is beneficial for their creativity and development. Exercise and Physical Activity – Outside of school, camp provides precisely the kind of opportunities for kids to collaborate with their peers […]
Splash into Summer – Water Safety Skills & New Swim Video
Learning to Swim is a highlight of the summer for most kids and an essential skill to aquire. Having a child who is water safe is also the primary concern for many parents during the summer months. Enrolling children in formal group lessons is the best way to gain these water safety skills; but the […]
Why Camp Staff make the best Role Models
Camp counselors are usually made up of young adults who are energized, engaging, and motivating – though they carry a lot of responsibility. The great thing about camp counselors is that they are young and lie somewhere between an older sibling and a cool older friend we all wish we had as kids. All this […]
Why Day Camp?
If you have been thinking about Camp for your child this summer then you may have already started to take a look at the activities offered, the location of the camp, the time and dates camp is scheduled for. Although this is all critical information, Camp is able to deliver and develop so much more […]
Is your child ready for camp?
Attending summer camp is an exciting time for children to have the opportunity to try something new and grow in many wonderful ways. How does a parent know whether a child is ready to attend camp? Many children and teens can be anxious about attending camp for the first time, being away from home and […]
3 Tips for Helping A Child Try Something New
Sometimes even the simplest activities can be trying for children, and they may be reluctant to participate if the activity is new or unfamiliar to them. It can often become a struggle to get kids to try new things, especially if they attach fear to the unfamiliar task or lack the confidence to try something […]
Getting Children Unplugged and Outdoors
As Featured in Active Kids, March 2013 Issue
Finding the Right Summer Camp for Your Child
We know that choosing a summer camp for your child is an important decision. There are many wonderful camps to choose from, but selecting the right one for your child and your family can be difficult. All Camps are not alike and meet many different goals but here are some of our best tips for […]
Let’s Go Outside! The Benefits of Time Spent Outdoors for Children
In one of our previous posts we talked about the many benefits of physical activity for children and time spent outdoors has just as many advantages for children. Apart from the fact that they are more likely to engage in healthy forms of play that will stimulate exercise, unstructured play time spent outdoors is beneficial […]
Exercise and the Importance of Physical Activity for Kids
Academics are a crucial part of kids’ development; because of the impact on our kids’ futures and its vital element it plays in their success, we tend to overlook certain things that may seem trivial but are perhaps more deserving of our attention. Recess for example, a period of unstructured physical activity for kids, is […]
Encouraging Teens to Develop and Grow at Camp
In order for teenagers to successfully develop into well rounded adults they need a whole range of skills at their disposal to succeed on the road ahead. Perseverance, resilience and independence are all essential life skills for teens today, and finding avenues for teenagers to develop and practice these skills in different ways is just […]
