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| May 01, 2013 |
This summer at campA summer of endless possibilities is fast approaching for over ten million children who have decided to take part in a camp experience. Whether attending a day or resident, traditional or specialty camp, the benefits of the camp experience reach every camper in their own unique way. Read on for five things your camper can count on this summer....more» |
| May 01, 2013 |
Are overnight camps a good idea for kids with autism?One year you wonder if you should send your child to overnight camp. Then, in the blink of an eye, you wish he was still young enough to go. Camp is a rite of passage for all kids. Even kids with autism. Maybe it's one for the parents, too....more» |
| May 01, 2013 |
Indy's Child Proud to Promote Indy Parks ProgramsThere are so many opportunities for families in Indianapolis to have a healthy, happy and productive summer! You can start your planning today with the 2013 Indy Parks' Summer Fun Guide enclosed in our May edition....more» |
| April 01, 2013 |
Outdoor fun translates to other important skill-buildingPreparing children for academic and work success doesn't end in the summer — in fact, it's only the beginning! Summer camp experiences provide campers with the environment they need to gain characteristics like confidence, wellbeing and conflict resolution skills — which, according to a recent Psychology Today article, are critical to academic and work achievement. How does camp do it? With its unique combination of time outdoors and free play....more» |
| March 01, 2013 |
Opportunities for summer learning gainsMuch has been said about the effects of summer learning loss on the academic achievement of our children. How can we not only stem this learning loss, but actually make summer learning gains? Many of today's experts agree that skills gained at summer camp — engagement, curiosity and stick-to-itiveness — are vital to a child's success....more» |
| February 01, 2013 |
Helping kids connect to each other and the natural worldAs I write this, recent world events and tragedies — some even right in our own communities — weigh heavily on my heart and mind. It seems achingly clear to me that our children today need strong, positive connections with others as well as nature....more» |
| June 01, 2012 |
So your child is going to camp! Follow these top ten tips to ensure your child has a happy and healthy summer....more» |
| May 01, 2012 |
Building tomorrow's leadersMerriam-Webster's online dictionary defines character as one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual....more» |
| April 01, 2012 |
Local parents weigh inThough it's only April, plenty of parents are already thinking of summertime, and deciding whether or not to send their child/children to camp....more» |
| April 01, 2012 |
Determining the right matchToday's families are faced with many decisions that need to be made on a daily basis. What do we eat for dinner? Where do we send the children to school? Cat or dog? Knowledge is power, and camp is no exception....more» |
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