International Camper Guides
Yes, international families can send their child to a summer camp in the United States, and many American camps actively welcome campers from abroad, offering dedicated support for travel logistics, communication across time zones, and helping international campers settle into camp life. The process involves a few extra steps beyond enrolling a domestic camper —…
Sending your child to summer camp for the first time can feel exciting and emotional at the same time. Many parents wonder how to choose the right camp, what questions to ask, and how to help their child prepare. The good news is that a great summer camp experience can help children build confidence, independence,…
Embarking on your first summer camp adventure is an exciting opportunity to make new friends, explore the great outdoors, and create lasting memories. To ensure you have the best experience possible, it’s essential to approach your time at camp with enthusiasm, preparation, and an open mind. In this article, we will provide you with valuable…
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…
Knowing the right questions to ask a summer camp director can help you understand the camp’s philosophy, safety practices, staff, activities, communication policies, and overall community. It can also help you decide whether a particular camp is genuinely a good fit for your child. Before enrolling your child, ask a summer camp director about staff…
Summer camp homesickness is common, especially during the first few days away. Parents can help by preparing children for separation, keeping communication positive, avoiding promises to pick them up, and trusting camp staff to help them settle in. Sending your child to sleepaway camp can be exciting for the whole family. Still, even children who…
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….
Phones, tablets, video games, and social media are a normal part of life for most kids today. But summer camp offers something increasingly unusual: the opportunity to step away from screens for a while. At a screen-free summer camp, kids can spend days or weeks focused on the people and experiences directly around them. Instead…
How long kids should go to summer camp depends on their age, independence, previous experience away from home, and enthusiasm for camp. Shorter 1–2 week sessions can work well for some first-time campers, while 3–4 weeks gives children more time to settle in, build friendships, and fully experience camp life. Choosing the right summer camp…
