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Parents Ask: Sleepaway Camps

Jan 28, 2020 | Camp, Parents Ask, Travel

Tanni Haas, Ph.D. Q. My children are ages 9 and 11 and they have several friends who have gone to overnight camps. My children seem interested but neither my husband or myself ever attended overnight camp when we were kids. I am wondering if this is something I should...

Choosing a Summer Camp

May 6, 2019 | Camp

By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. It’s no exaggeration to say that the one event kids really look forward to all year is the summer camp. But how do you choose the right one? Based on my experiences as the parent of a 15-year-old boy, as well as conversations with other parents,...

Overcoming Homesickness

Mar 28, 2019 | Camp

By Nora Heston Tarte Some children (and parents) are so overcome by the fear of homesickness they avoid sleep away camps just to alleviate the possibility of missing home. Learning to sleep away from home, however, is an important part of growing up—one that campers...

Lessons Learned at Camp

Mar 6, 2019 | Camp

By Janeen Lewis Ask anyone who has ever been to overnight camp about his or her experience, and you will hear endless tales of comradery, cabin mates and campfires. Many times campers will say overnight camp was the first time they rode a horse or shot a bow and arrow...

Packing for Camp

May 2, 2018 | Camp

By Christina Katz No one at your kids’ camp is hoping you will over-pack. Camp staff are busy scheduling the type of summer adventures that make lifelong memories. So resist the urge to over-pack your kids for camp. Keep your approach simple. Here are a few tips...

Camp Choice

Apr 2, 2018 | Camp

By Christina Katz A mistake parents can make when choosing a camp is confusing their child’s needs with their own needs. If you want your child to be happy at camp, focus on who he or she is rather than on who you were as a camper. Your goal is to create a harmonious...