Summer camp is an enriching experience for a child that will create lifelong memories. These ten tips will help you choose the best summer camp:

1. Talk to your child.

Discuss why they want to go to camp, and the kinds of activities they enjoy.

2. Explore your options.

Search online for camps in your area.

3. Take a tour.

If possible, you and your child should visit the facilities. Many camps will host an open house before enrollment begins.

4. Add up the costs.

The base cost of attending (more…)

When our child goes away to school for the first time or they’re even starting the college life, it isn’t uncommon for them to get a little homesick. Though the duration of being homesick may vary from child to child, there are some ways to help your child feel more comfortable and ways to help them deal with being homesick.

Open up communication: Be sure to open up the communication with your child. Between calling them regularly, sending them messages on (more…)

If your child is interested in playing a rock and roll instrument like a guitar, drums or bass sending him to a rock and roll camp is a unique idea for the summer. This type of camp is usually for children between the ages of 8 and 15. Tuition can be anywhere from 2490 to 2690 for a two week session. If you have more than one child to enroll you can get a discount of 100 per camper. There are many great opportunities for campers who attend, like lessons on their primary instrument, band rehearsal, practice time and jam time every day. (more…)

So your child is talking about going to summer camp this year and all you can do is panic. What if they feed him peanuts (he’s allergic) and do those cabins have ADT security? There’s nothing to fear for a first-time camp parent and we’ve got the steps you should take to ease your mind.
Talk to other parents: The best way to choose the right summer camp is through recommendations and bonus, if you pick a camp your kid already has a friend attending they’ll be less likely (more…)

Sports camps are a lot of fun for youngsters. It keeps them active and busy and gives them a break from television and computer screens.

Kids don’t have to be super athletic to participate in sports camps. Just the desire to play competitively with their peers is a great reason to attend a sports camp.

Sports camps center around many kinds of sports. There are basketball, baseball, softball, football, volleyball, tennis, and soccer camps. Kids, boys and girls, who show an interest and talent in any one (more…)

If work is the play of children, there is no better work than camp! For parents with kids out of school for the summer, keeping them busy and having fun every day can be a pretty big challenge. Children typically spend several hours of the day in a structured school environment. Many children look forward to a break; but spending every day at home is probably a little too much free time. Sending kids to camp (more…)

For most parents, the idea of being away from your child is scary. For the child, it is even more so. Sending a child to overnight camp is a big decision.

The main thing to consider is whether or not your child is independent and responsible enough to be away from home without your supervision. Does your child cling to you and find it hard to contemplate being without you? If so, these may be signs that they aren’t ready.

If your child has already spent time away from home, either at sleepovers or for family trips, overnight camp (more…)

Space Camp was founded in 1982 at the US Space & Rocket Center, located in Huntsville, Alabama. The camp is operated by the Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission.

Currently, Space Camp is recognized as one of the foremost math, science, and technology education programs in the country. Participation can increase kids’ interest in these subjects, leading to better grades in school and future career interests and directions.

The Space Camp program is available to nine to eleven-year-old students, offering (more…)