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The Experiential
Classroom: Camp
Generations of America's
children have attended camp. The iconic
imagery of campfires, s 'mores, and
tents has been part of the collective
psyche for nearly 150 years. However,
there is much more to a camp experience
than songs, marshmallows, and mosquito
repellant. |
Camp – A
Vital Component in Education Reform
Education
reform is in the news encouraging a
nationwide move to extended days and
year-round school. Is it possible that
our children are beginning to lag behind
other nations in academic achievement
because we are focusing on the wrong
aspects of a child's education? |
Eggnog
and S ‘Mores – Camp
is a Holiday Tradition
For some families,
thinking about camp during the holidays
seems odd. For many other families,
camp has become part of a holiday tradition – the
gift of camp. |
Should families
be thinking about summer camp? You
bet!
As the air turns cooler, and the
beauty of fall begins to bloom, many
families aren’t thinking about
summer camp. However, now is the perfect
time to begin searching for the perfect
camp experience for next summer. |
Comforting
Camp-Sick Campers
When camp comes to an end, the blues
can often set in – causing some
children to be tired, moody, quieter
than usual, or even irritable or grumpy. |
Summer camp teaches
healthy habits to help ward off fall
flu
This summer, millions of parents will
see another positive difference that
camp has made in the lives of their children – understood
and practiced precautionary health and
wellness habits. |
When Tradition Meets
Technology
As one of the nation's leading child
and youth development resources, ACA
works with families to answer questions,
provide information, and offer expert
advice about the camp experience. And
now, it is easier than ever. |
The Kid and the
Camp Director: Life Lessons Learned
at Camp
Stephen Wallace, chairman and CEO of
SADD, and Ben Seifer, student and former
camper, discuss life lessons learned
at camp from the perspective of a camp
director and a camper. |
Ten Tips to Help
Heal Homesickness
As summer begins,
millions of children head to summer
camp - eager, excited, and…homesick?
Research indicates that homesickness
is the norm, and not the exception. |
Top to Bottom: What
to Keep in Mind when Packing for Camp
For parents, the approach of summer camp
also brings questions regarding what
they should pack for their child – what
is too much, what is too little. |
Excited About Summer
Camp? Four Ways to Prepare for the
Perfect Camp Experience
Parents of first-time campers may be
unsure of how to mentally prepare for
this exciting adventure. ACA suggests
keeping the following in mind as parents
begin to prepare their children, and
themselves, for camp. |
Seven Questions
Parents Should Ask when Choosing a
Camp
While some families have already decided
on a camp, others are still exploring
their options. For these families, it
can be difficult to choose – especially
when the diversity of camps today reflects
the diversity of America. |
Baseball, Apple
Pie, and Camp
It seems that we cannot turn on the TV
or open a newspaper without hearing a
discussion on the state of the economy,
corruption, and loss. Not only is this
constant negative bombardment emotionally
exhausting, it gives the impression that
everything is just a mere flush away
from being sucked down the giant bowl
of economic failure, and leaves us wondering "what
is left?" |
What the World Could
Learn from Summer Camp
So what can the world learn from camp?
In short, to let kids be kids. |
More than Camp:
CampParents.org the Resource for Families
Did you know that the ACA
is one of the nation's leading child
and youth development resources? For
nearly a century, ACA has worked to promote
exceptional programs – providing
children and adults the opportunity to
learn powerful lessons in community,
character-building, skill development,
and healthy living. |
Five Reasons Your
Child Needs Camp
ACA
research has confirmed that camps
build skills necessary to prepare campers
to assume roles as successful adults. |
Camp is Essential
for All Children
Research shows that all children benefit
from the experiences camp offers. |
Keeping Camp Costs
Budget-Friendly
Parents may not realize that even with
tightening budgets, the life-changing
experience of camp is still within reach. |
Camp for Every Child:
ACA's Commitment
The camp experience
preserves and values the natural environment
while providing children with unique,
first-hand experiences. |
ACA-Accredited® Camps
Offer Parents Confidence
The decision
to send your child to camp can be very
stressful for parents. In today's society,
it's hard to trust other people to
be safe and have your child's very
best interests at heart. |
Tales from Camp:
How Camp Jobs Give Young Adults an
Experience Unlike Any Other
It’s common knowledge that summer
camps are a place where children can
have the time of their lives, but it’s
not just the kids who stand to benefit. |
School's NOT Out
for Summer: Five Reasons Why Summer
Camp Provides Crucial Enrichment Experiences
for Kids
Fear not parents. The beginning of summer
doesn't have to mean the end of learning
and enrichment for your child. |
Five Ways for Parents
to Prepare a First-Time Camper for
the Experience
Prepare your child for the time of his
or her life with the following tips from
camp professionals and child development
experts. |
Is "Kid-sickness" the
new "Homesickness"?
As good parents, all of us go to great
lengths to play a big role in the lives
of our children and, as a result, their
lives become our lives. So what happens
when all at once, that life goes to summer
camp, leaving us all alone in a quiet
house? |
Spring is Here!
It's Not Too Late to Think About Summer
Camp
Summer is fast approaching, but even
if you haven't made all your summer plans,
there are still several reasons why it's
not too late to plan for camp . . . . |
Six Ways Camp Encourages
Kids to Explore Healthy Behaviors
If you went to camp, you probably didn’t
serve yourself lunch from a salad bar.
Times have changed! |
Seven Ways
to Make Summer Camp Affordable for
Families
While it's hard to put a price tag on
their children's learning and growth,
parents certainly have their family budgets
to think about when considering camp. |
