I was a camp kid growing up. I went to summer camp every year for a week or two, learning all about tying knots, how to build fires, and how to save and scrimp on money for the Tuck Canteen so I could arrange for a bag of chips AND a bottle of pop almost every day! I learned how to build a sundial, how to eat 14 hot dogs in a single sitting (not advisable!), and some important social skills.
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It's official! Your kid is registered for summer day camp. This is going to be such a great experience for your little one! But now you're wondering, "What do I have to do to prepare my child and myself for the first day?"
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Maybe the thought hasn’t crossed your mind that your teen might need to find a fun summer camp. Your teen should be babysitting, mowing lawns, working at the pool, or hanging around with friends, right? Well, sure! But why not send teens off for a week or more of summer fun and learning this year for a break? Here are nine great benefits for teens attending summer camp:
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Summer camps are an integral part of many people’s childhoods. Time at camp teaches kids, tweens, and teens valuable skills, creates treasured memories, results in lasting friendships, and promotes physical health and wellness.
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