Ask anyone who has ever been to sleep away camp about his or her experience, and you will hear endless tales of comradery, cabin mates and campfires. Many times campers w
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The Health Benefits of Summer Camp
While it’s not a medical diagnosis, child-advocacy expert Richard Louv coined the term “nature deficit disorder” in 2005 to describe the wide range of p
Practicing Digital Citizenship at Camp
Digital Citizenship not yet Present in Summer Camps Parents living in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area most likely will not be familiar with the Berean Academy in C
Psychological Benefits of Summer Camp
After the school year ends, the warm, lazy days of summer arrive with a plethora of kid-friendly fun activities taking place in June, July and August throughout the metro
5 Research Tips for Finding the Right Summer Camp for Your Child
Parents living in the metropolitan area of Washington, D.C. have great access to scores of culturally-rich and rewarding opportunities for children to attend summer camps
The Benefits of Ice Skating for Kids
Whether it’s winter or summer, ice skating is a fun sport that children can do year-round. It’s also a sport they can enjoy throughout their lives. The stabil
Summer Language Arts Learning Activities
Summer Vacations are Not Just for Play Summer vacation’s long lazy days of play are rapidly disappearing. Your children may lose valuable academic skills unless the
Blogging: A Summer Writing Project
Does your child have a particular passion that could be explored more through writing or photography? Blogging is an educational way for kids to practice their writing an
Educational Summer Activities
Question: I can’t afford to send my children to summer camp or to costly local programs. Beyond swimming, biking and playing, what activities can I have them do tha
Kids Unplug and Go Tech-Free at Camp
In our world of constant connectivity, some might argue that kids shouldn’t be expected to “unplug” for weeks on end. And yet, most overnight summer cam
Benefits of Camp From a Kid's Perspective
Nathan Cole, 16 years old, has attended camp every year since he was 5. His eyes light up when you ask what he enjoys most about camp. Although he’s a typical teena
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