August 2012
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What to Look for in a Sports Summer Camp Staff
1. Sports Summer Camp Directors Must Make Safety a Top Priority Sports summer camps offer a variety of ways for kids to get plenty of fresh air and exercise, and we all want children to enjoy themselves, but we also want them to be safe. Outdoor activities can be risky, but sports summer camp directors can minimize the chance kids will get hurt. In addition to physical injuries, there’s always a...
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What Makes A Sports Summer Camp Great?
A great sports summer camp is one that fosters a positive, safe experience for your children. Kids want to have fun, but you want them to develop their athletic abilities and build self confidence. Everyone wants to make new friends and learn new skills, and a top-notch sports summer camp will prioritize creating an excellent experience for your child a top priority. Look for a Sports Summer...
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How the 2012 Olympics Inspires Kids at Sports...
We all strive to be the best at what we do, and we want our children to work hard to achieve their goals. The Olympics showcases the best and the brightest athletes in the world. While your children won’t necessarily want to become the best athlete on Earth, they should want to succeed in whatever objectives they have. That’s the value of sports summer camps. Kids can improve their natural...
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Adventure Camps - A Different Kind of Sports...
Adventure camps offer activities that combine education with fun. Structured activities in a safe and supportive environment create a well-balanced and entertaining program. A wide variety of activities may be chosen from, such as mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, skateboarding, and many more. You’ll most likely find an adventure summer camp activity that is right for your child and is...
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Why Girls Love Sports Summer Camp
Girls of all ages can benefit from attending sports summer camp. Sports summer camp is an excellent opportunity for girls to work on social skills, develop personally, and spend time in nature exercising in a fun and exciting environment. Sports summer camps for girls include activities such as field hockey, basketball, gymnastics, cheerleading, swimming, diving, softball, and much more. Girls can...
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Why Boys Love Sports Summer Camp
Sports summer camps are a long time tradition in the United States and Canada. Boys from all over North America attend sports summer camp every year in order to improve athletic skills, make connections with other kids, and focus on personal growth. Boys attend sports summer camps such as football, basketball, soccer, archery, baseball, swimming, golf, martial arts, and much more. Talk to your son...
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Choose a Sports Summer Camp that Teaches Your...
Sports summer camps teach children many skills including athletics, communication, self-confidence, and more. The most important principles sports summer camps can instill are related to team work, collaboration, and leadership skills. Your son or daughter can learn in a variety of circumstances and environments how to interact socially with other kids, as well as how to make friends, make plans,...
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5 Unique Sports Summer Camps for Kids
Do you have a unique child interested in exploring the world? Does your son or daughter want to learn something more than what school, video games, TV, and even parents can teach? Then you should consider sending your kid to sports summer camp. There are more to sports summer camps than just football, baseball, basketball, archery, and swimming. There are a wide variety of modern sports summer...
July 2012
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Preparing Your Child for Adventure & Sports Summer...
1. Bring Quality Outdoor Gear to Adventure and Sports Summer Camps Adventure and sports summer camp requires kids have the proper gear to enjoy their time outdoors. Be sure and purchase any hiking, swimming, horseback riding, mountain climbing, mountain biking, and other sports equipment you feel your child will need while away. Having the right gear can make a child’s time away at summer...
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3 Reasons to Send Your Child to Water Sports...
Water sports summer camps are guaranteed fun for boys and girls. Whether it is a lake, river or the ocean spending the summer near a body of water is a special and memorable time. Water sports summer camps can consist of any number of activities to choose from. Kids interested in more traditional water sports such as swimming and diving, as well as those with a taste for outdoor adventures like...
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Sports Summer Camps for Boys
Sports summer camps are a great place for boys to learn how to focus their energy in a healthy way. Sports can be a great outlet for boys, as wel as a great way t stay in shape and get stronger. Sports summer camps will help boys of various ages hone athetic skills, as well as improve communications, team building, leadership, and relationship skills. Sports summer camps for boys teach the...
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Sports Summer Camp Teaches Valuable Lessons...
Summer camp is always a life changing experience for kids of all ages, and sports summer camp is no exception. Kids learn valuable skills through all kinds of experiences as they grow and mature, but summer camp is often an experience that sticks with them for years to come. The friends, the mentors, the locations, the myriad of activities to participate in, and the supportive atmosphere leave an...
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Encourage Kids to Live a Balanced Lifestyle at...
In modern times kids struggle with living a balanced lifestyle. Oftentimes kids are spending too much time in front of the computer, phone, or the TV. They are bombarded with media from every direction and, without knowing it, are often being influenced by various ideas and beliefs they encounter. This can be overwhelming and create a state of confusion and stress for many kids. At sports summer...
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Sports Camps for Girls
In the modern age girls can do anything boys can do and will! Many girls are becoming increasingly interested in sports and want the chance to hone athletic skills, improve performance, and learn to succeed individually and as part of a team. Sports summer camps can be a wonderful way for girls to explore various sports, decide what they are best at, and practice in a supportive environment. Here...
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Sports Camps for Boys
Boys are known for having a lot energy and drive as they grow and develop in their younger years. It is important for every boy to have the opportunity to channel this energy into a positive, healthy outlet. Sports summer camps are one way your son can learn to express his energy through athletic skill, teamwork, and good communication. There are many kinds of sport camps for boys, here are just a...
June 2012
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Choose the Best Summer Camps Program
When it comes to summer camp there are many options to choose from. Whether your child loves computers, water sports, arts and crafts, music, football, or any other activity you are sure to find a summer camps program with everything your child has dreamed. If you are searching for a perfect environment, one that supports the education and growth of your child then there are a few qualities you...
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Top 5 Summer Camp Programs in the U.S. and Canada
CampPage.com is a directory of some of the most popular summer camps in the United States and Canada. Out of all of our many listings there are 5 categories that hold the title of the most popular summer camp programs. Find out what kind of summer camp programs you have to choose from this year by reviewing our most popular categories below. 1. Sports Summer Camp Programs Sports summer camp...
May 2012
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Key Indicators that Make a Summer Camp Program...
In order to ensure your child has an incredible summer experience, it is essential they attend a summer camp program that will teach, inspire, and strengthen them in many ways. There are a few basic criteria that can help parents identify not just the best summer camp program but a summer camp program that’s exceptional. Keep an eye out for a few key things.
A Great Summer Camp Program...
The Value of Summercamp
Summercamp is a unifying experience for everyone involved: camp staff, the children that attend, and the parents that send their children each year. It creates a familial connection between people from all walks of life, cultures, geographic areas, and backgrounds. It’s well known that much of what is learned during childhood is outside the classroom and summercamp is one of the best...
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How to Choose a Summer Camp Program
Choosing a Summer Camp Choosing a summer camp is a big deal for parents and kids. The most important thing in the decision-making process is to take your time, involve your kids and do the necessary research. Here are some tips to follow to narrow down your search. Prioritize Camp Activities Begin your search with the kind of summer camp programs your child would like to attend. Are you...
Why Send Kids to Arts Summer Camp?
Reason 1 - Arts Summer Camp Improves Communications Skills Arts summer camp is a great place for girls and boys to learn how to communicate clearly and honestly while displaying a supportive and encouraging attitude. Children taught to express their creativity freely are often more capable of using a variety of mediums to communicate feelings and ideas. Arts, music, dance, and other activities...
How Summer Camp Programs Can Change a Child's Life
Music and Arts Summer Camp Programs Creative expression is an important part of any kid’s life. Exploring the imagination, developing the right brain, and learning to express emotion in a healthy, productive way is key to kids developing communication and relationship skills.Music and arts summer camp programs give children a wide variety of options for expressing creativity and artistic...
Why Send Kids to an Adventure Summer Camp Program?
An Adventure Summer Camp Program Teaches Kids to Be Courageous Adventure summer camp is the perfect way to help a child become courageous. In the modern world children face many serious issues and sometimes seemingly adult situations. Kids can learn to have courage in the face of life’s obstacles when they attend adventure summer camp. Adventure summer camp is meant to be just that -...
Why Send Girls and Boys to Sports Summer Camp?
Sports Summer Camp Gives Girls and Boys the Opportunity to Improve Athletic Skills Sports summer camp can focus around any athletic endeavor or possibly around more than one. If your child is interested in soccer, basketball, football, volleyball, baseball, softball, swimming, skiing, surfing, or any other sport you can find a summer camp that specializes in teaching kids to improve their...
My Wonderful World: A National Geographic Campaign...
What is the Campaign? National Geographic’s ‘Mywonderful World’ is “a National Geographic-led campaign—backed by a coalition of national business and non-profit organizations—to expand geographic learning in school, at home, and in communities. We want to give kids the power of global knowledge.” Since the campaign launched, more than 80,000 people have signed up to show their support. ...
USA Swimming: The National Governing Body of...
What is USA Swimming USA Swimming is the official website for the national governing body of competitive swimming in the United States. It is responsible for selecting the US Olympic Swimming team and other teams that represent the U.S. It also governs the overall operation of the sport of swimming within the country. According to their objective, “Build the base, Promote the sport, Achieve...
April 2012
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5 Questions to Ask a Summer Camp Before You Send...
1. What are the summer camp’s safety protocols and what kind of medical staff is on site? Safety and emergency medical care is essential at any quality summer camp. Not only because many summer camp activities could easily involve accidents, but also because many kids suffer from allergies and sensitivities that may require medical attention. A large number of children deal with conditions...
3 Reasons to Send Your Child to Arts Summer Camp
Summer camp is a place where children and teens are able to explore, mature, and define. Kids learn to work together with others in community and communicate thoughts and feelings in their own unique way. Arts summer camps help kids discover their voices and find vision and inspiration. 1. The Imagination Is a Terrible Thing to Waste The imagination is an essential part of a child’s life. Girls...
Why Summer Camp is so Special to Children and...
Summer camp is one of the most important times in a camper’s life. It can shape kids and grown ups in many ways. Kids connect with peers their own age and camp staffers connect with others who share similar interests. It’s no wonder there are now a plethora of “adult camps” like Grown-Up Girls Getaway where adults can escape to quiet and late-night laughter with friends...
What Summer Camp Means to Kids and Adults Around...
What Summer Camp Means to Kids and Adults Around the World1. Friends First and most importantly summer camp is a place for young people and staff members to make life long friends. Whether you are a pre-teen, teenager, college-aged camp counselor, or adult working on site with various programs, summer camp is a place to connect with others of like mind and interests. Many grown-ups treasure the...
Core Principles of Great Horseback Riding Summer...
Horses are special — it’s no wonder children feel drawn to being around them. If your child is crazy about horses and interested in developing horseback riding skils, a horseback riding summer camp is a great place to start. Horseback riding summer camps offer campers the opportunity to learn about nature, learn respect for animals, and develop confidence and responsibility. Here are a...
Core Principles of Professional Adventure Summer...
Adventure summer camps can be a great place for kids to expire themselves, make friends, learn to face challenges, and go after their dreams. Adventure means many things to many people so it is essential that children attend a professional adventure summer camp with a strong reputation for a great location and a supportive staff. When searching for an adventure summer camp, make sure the one you...
Core Principles of Top Gymnastics Camps
There are several types of gymnastics summer camps for your budding or experienced gymnast. There are elite gymnastics summer camps, commercial gymnastics summer camps and collegiate gymnastics summer camps. Depending upon your child’s interests and skill level, there are many options to help you find the right gymnastics camp. Before you and your child make a decision, be sure the camp you...
January 2012
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The Best Summer Camp in America (3) - Consider the...
The Best Summer Camp in America Consider the Camp ProgramThis is the second article in a series of ten on “Choosing the Best Summer Camp in America”. When Choosing a Summer Camp, Consider the Camp’s Program What sort of experience are you looking for? There are high adventure camps, traditional camps with a wide range of activities, dance camps, skateboarding camps, football camps, computer...
The Best Summer Camp in America (2) - Consider the...
The Best Summer Camp in America Consider the Camp Philosophy This is the second article in a series of ten on “Choosing the Best Summer Camp in America”. When Choosing a Summer Camp, Consider the Camp’s Philosophy Every summer camp has a philosophy, and each is different from other camps. Some summer camps are strictly for fun and entertainment and others have a definite educational goal. ...
The Best Summer Camp in America (1)- Choosing the...
The Best Summer Camp in AmericaChoosing the right summer camp is a family decision This is the first article in a series of ten on “Choosing the Best Summer Camp in America”. Choosing a summer camp should be a family decision I was listening to a syndicated radio show as the host said how “awful it is to send your kids away to summer camp”. I agree. “Sending kids to camp” against their wishes...
Core Principles of High-Quality Mountain Biking...
Mountain bikers are a close-knit community of professional and recreational cyclists. Kids that are interested in mountain biking not only learn to be physically fit, they also learn to connect and enjoy experiences with nature and with other people. It is important if you choose to send your child to a mountain biking camp that you review and evaluate the summer camp to be sure the it meets the...
Core Principles of the Best Hiking and Backpacking...
Backpacking is not only an unforgettable experience, it is the backbone of a community of people who love to explore different terrains, climates, flora, and fauna first hand. They love to watch the sun go down every evening and wake with the sunrise in the morning. They hear the birds and look at the stars, they make friends with new people when they cross paths in the wilderness, and they love...
December 2011
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Creativity, Imagination, Self Expression - Art...
Art Summer Camps Inspire Imagination Children have the amazing ability to be deeply connected to their imagination, often more easily than adults. Kids of all ages need an outlet so their imagination can blossom. Art summer camps provide a safe and nurturing environment for kids to let their imaginations open up. Imagination can be awakened and encouraged in different ways; summer art camp...
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An Overview of Summer Camp Accreditation
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Accreditation Helps Confirm Credibility of Summer Camps When looking for a summer camp it is important to know how the camp program is evaluated and improved over time. Many camps are members of organizations that provide standards for the summer camp industry and educational opportunities for camp staff. Accreditation is...
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8 Things to Consider When Choosing an Academic...
When choosing an academic summer camp for your child, there are a range of factors to consider. Think about the following points, and use the questions to start a discussion with your child – after all, it’s their summer experience, and involving them in the decision is the best way to get them excited for summer camp. Summer Camp Curriculum – The classes offered at camp should mirror your...
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Five Benefits to Sending Your Kids to Music Summer...
1. Music Summer Camps and Arts Summer Camps Encourage Kids to Express Themselves in More Than Just Words Verbal communication is an important part of development for any child, but in addition to speaking kids also need to learn how to express their thoughts, ideas and feelings in other ways. Arts summer camps help kids explore visual mediums of self expression, while performing arts and...
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Retreat Centers: A Great Place to Work
Retreat centers generally offer one of the most rewarding work environments especially when they are located on a summer camp property. Whether you are seeking temporary, seasonal, or full-time employment, you will want to search for retreat centers that fit your skills, talents, work experience, and personality. Director Positions If you are seasoned and looking for a full time director...
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Three Ways to Ensure Your Child Enjoys Attending...
Summer camps are a great way to give kids a chance to be more independent and learn new things. Time away form the familiar comforts of home and family can be difficult for some children, especially when they first begin to attend day camps and sleep away summer camps for the first time. Ensuring your child is prepared to enjoy time away from home is essential to the success of their time at...
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Christian Youth Camps: Exploring and Strengthening...
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Christian summer camp is often the source of lifelong memories for any people. The experiences, friendships and lessons learned, even at a young age, can become the cornerstone of one’s faith. Every day, as children grow and develop, they become their own true self. In this process of individuation they have their own...
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Camping Magaizne Nov/Dec 2011 Released by the...
A Great Resource for Summercamp Industry News and Events Check out the latest installment of the American Camp Association’s (ACA) Camping Magazine. You can view the full online graphic version or simply visit the ACA website and read select articles about summer camps posted online. Marketing, Industry and Operational Advice for Summer Camps and Camp Directors Everywhere The most recent...
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PBS Parents – A Great Online Resource for Kids,...
Learn to Connect with Your Kids and Find Resources for Parents Parents often discover as children get older that building and maintaining a close, intimate relationship with your kids is as complex and rewarding as any other kind of relationship. It is so important for parents to establish a role of authority and guidance, as well as develop a strong sense of emotional support, acceptance, ...
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Kid-Friendly Search Engines
Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet It is so important to monitor and tracks what kids see on the Internet today. Online filters can be created and there are many tools for parents to use in order to keep the Internet rated G. But even if you haven’t invested in any programs or security tools you can do some small things for free. One is to give your children access to kid friendly search...
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The Benefits of Working a Mountain Biking Job at a...
Why Consider Mountain Biking Summer Camp Jobs? Summer camps are a special place, not only for kids, but also for staff, counselors and directors. Summer camp brings back some of the best childhood memories, that is why it can be one of the best professional experiences any adult can have. Summer camp is a place where girls and boys learn to become independent and begin to embark on a journey of...
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7 Things Parents Can Do To Help Sustain their...
Your child may already be motivated to pursue his/her favorite sport and nothing could get in his/her way, but not all children are this motivated. Lots of children and teens need a little encouragement even after that fun summer of Basketball, Baseball/Softball, Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, Swimming, Snowboarding, Cheerleading, Cross-country running, Fencing, Field Hockey, Fishing, Golf,...
