As summer approaches, it’s essential to keep your children safe while they enjoy the sun and water. As a summer camp director who specializes in child safety and adolescent development, I’ve seen the importance of sun and water safety practices firsthand. Here are five tips to help keep your children safe this summer: Sunscreen is …Read More »
Choosing a summer sleepaway camp for your children to attend for the first time can feel like a daunting challenge. Here are five topics to ask questions about and have the Camp Director elaborate on in order to get the conversation started and help you get a quick sense of the quality of the summer …Read More »
Summer camp is an exciting time for children to explore new activities, make new friends, and create lifelong memories. However, it’s not just campers who can benefit from this experience – working as a summer camp photographer can be a great way to boost your resume and gain valuable skills that can be applied to …Read More »
Summer camp is one of the most magical places on earth. It’s a place where kids and teens can escape the distractions of technology, spend time in nature, and make lasting memories with new friends. But for those of us who work at summer camp, the experience is just as special. For starters, working at …Read More »
Summer jobs at summer camps can be an excellent opportunity for nursing students and certified LPNs to gain practical experience and build their resumes. Working at a summer camp allows nursing students to apply their knowledge and skills in a unique and challenging environment, while also providing an opportunity to make a positive impact on …Read More »
Summer camp is a magical place where kids and teens can escape the distractions of technology and spend time in nature, making lasting memories with new friends. But for college students, working at summer camp can also be a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience, earn money, and make connections in the field of …Read More »
Attention all nurses! Are you looking for a fun and exciting summer job? Consider becoming a summer camp nurse! In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of dedicated professionals, providing healthcare services to campers of all ages. You will be responsible for administering medication, triaging injuries and illnesses, and …Read More »
Summer camp is a beloved tradition for many families, and an exciting opportunity for young adults to gain valuable life skills and make lasting memories. But have you ever considered working at a summer camp as a way to spend your summer break? Not only is it a fun and rewarding experience, but it’s also …Read More »
Summer camp is a beloved tradition for many families, and an exciting opportunity for young adults to gain valuable life skills and make lasting memories. But have you ever considered working at a summer camp as a way to spend your summer break? Not only is it a fun and rewarding experience, but it’s also …Read More »
Summer camps are a staple of childhood for many kids, providing a fun and enriching environment for them to make new friends, learn new skills, and enjoy the great outdoors. One of the most popular activities at summer camps is water sports, which often includes activities such as waterskiing, wakeboarding, and tubing. As such, camps …Read More »
Summer camps have been a staple of childhood for many kids, providing a fun and enriching environment for them to make new friends, learn new skills, and enjoy the great outdoors. But in recent years, the role of nurses at summer camps has become increasingly important as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced camps to adapt …Read More »
Sleepaway camp is a raucous, active place throughout the summer. Water skiers rush across the lake on any given day at camp, volleys bounce off the tennis courts, and guitar-strumming counselors lead campers in rounds of songs. It’s a big shift from everyone’s more sedentary habits at home, but the advantages of overnight camp’s full …Read More »
There’s no denying that great staff can turn a camp from mediocre to outstanding, which is why camps are making a concerted effort to hire extraordinary staff members every summer. Working at a summer camp entails being accountable for the physical and mental well-being of children, which is a job that no parent or camp professional takes …Read More »
Original article by Molly Green.Posted on October 19, 2022 in The Johns Hopkins News-Letter Photo courtesy of Molly Green for The Johns Hopkins News-Letter.Green recounts her experiences as a summer camp counselor and the joy of mentoring young campers. June 6 was the day my summer truly began. At 6:30 I woke up, put on …Read More »
Missing home and family is completely natural for children. In fact, it can be considered a *good* thing, as it means your kids have a great family back at home! The good thing is, it’s possible to miss home AND have fun at camp in the same time. Plus there are plenty of things to …Read More »
Sports Done Right Brant Lake Camp for Boys, in the Adirondacks of New York, is one of the best camps in the world. With an emphasis on sports, Brant Lake offers a safe and fun environment for boys to learn new skills, make friends, and explore new interests. Brant Lake Camp is accredited by the …Read More »
Summer camp: For so many kids, it signifies carefree days of swimming, playing sports, singing songs, and reveling in freedom from the demands of the school year. Camp means no homework, no studying, and no teachers. But significant learning is still taking place at summer camp — even if the campers don’t necessarily realize it. …Read More »
Summer employment at a sleepaway camp is enjoyable, engaging, and rewarding. You have the option to share a bunk with other campers on our lovely campus in the Pennsylvania Endless Mountains. Throughout our six activity periods, you will work with campers. However, you will spend a lot more time with the kids than that. You’ll …Read More »
There is no question that the right staff can transform a camp from good to great and vice versa, which is why camps are working extremely hard to find outstanding staff members these days. Working at a summer camp fundamentally entails being in charge of the physical and emotional upbringing of kids, which is a …Read More »
(CNN) – While my kids mainline Instagram and feverishly text, update and Snapchat with friends, I count down the days until they go off the grid and the tech detox begins. This withdrawal from the sticky web of social media can’t happen without intervention, and what I mean by intervention is sleepaway camp.
Working at a summer camp is a great way to get a taste of the spectacular New England wilderness. Get a job at a camp as an activity leader, counselor, or support staff member while having the greatest summer of your life! What is Summer Camp in New England? Children between the ages of six …Read More »
Working at a summer camp is a great way to get a taste of the upstate New York wilderness. Get a job at a camp as an activity leader, counselor, or support staff member before embarking on your cross-country adventure! What is Summer Camp in New York? Children between the ages of six and sixteen …Read More »
Summer camp is a special time for children to make new friends, try new activities, and develop important life skills. However, with the rise of digital devices and screens, it can be challenging for children to disconnect and fully immerse themselves in the camp experience. That’s why many summer camps have adopted policies that restrict …Read More »
As a high school student, I am excited to embark on a community service travel program through Rein Teen Tours called Project Costa Rica. This is an incredible opportunity to not only explore a new country but also to make a positive impact on the community through volunteer work. In this article, I will discuss …Read More »
Working at a summer camp is a great way to get a taste of Pennsylvania! Get a job at a camp as an activity leader, counselor, or support staff member while having the greatest summer of your life! What is Summer Camp in Pennsylvania? Children between the ages of six and sixteen can learn new …Read More »
Working at a summer camp is a great way to get a taste of the spectacular California wilderness. Get a job at a camp as an activity leader, counselor, or support staff member while having the greatest summer of your life! What is Summer Camp in California? Children between the ages of six and sixteen …Read More »
In our technology heavy culture, face-to-face interactions are become the exception. This article (NY Times) articulates how just a couple days away from screens at camp help children connect to each other.
This summer, 10 million children are enjoying time at camp — half at one of the more than 2,400 accredited by the American Camp Association.
Parents spend a lot of time trying to motivate kids. We use chore charts, checklists, reminders and rewards to get them to feed the dog, clean their rooms and complete schoolwork. But these techniques don’t change behavior long-term. Real motivation must come from within.
Kids learn to make decisions at camp. Camp experiences grow confidence and develop good decision making skills — especially when times are tough. He also learns who to accept guidance from, in a world that’s filled with some pretty bad advice on TV, in movies and among some friends.
Some six million children in the United States are preparing psychologically to go away to sleepaway camp. Whether these departing children are camp veterans or nervous rookies, they are mentally rehearsing being away from mom and dad, their comfortable beds, their pets, favorite meals and, of course, their beloved iPhones, Facebook and video games.
Working at a summer camp is a great way to get a taste of American culture. Get a job at a camp as an activity leader, counselor, or support staff member before embarking on your cross-country adventure! What is Summer Camp in the USA? Children between the ages of six and sixteen can learn new …Read More »
Working at a summer camp is a great way to get a taste of the spectacular East Coast, USA. Get a job at a camp as an activity leader, counselor, or support staff member while having the greatest summer of your life! What is Summer Camp on the East Coast? Children between the ages of …Read More »
Working at a summer camp is a great way to get a taste of the spectacular Maine wilderness. Get a job at a camp as an activity leader, counselor, or support staff member while having the greatest summer of your life! What is Summer Camp in Maine? Children between the ages of six and sixteen …Read More »
Original article by Robert P. Warner and Victoria Povilaitis for the American Camp Association blog. In this blog, we briefly summarize some of our recent findings related to the seasonal camp staff experience and our work as part of ACA’s National Impact Study. Working at camp can be a blast and a great opportunity to …Read More »
Early on in your search for a summer camp, you will need to determine what length of stay is right for your child. By the age of 9 or 10, many kids are ready for an experience that will challenge them and provide growth opportunities by being away from home for an extended amount of …Read More »
