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Getting Your Child (and You) Ready For Camp

Summer camp is a wonderful experience for children. Camp gives children the opportunity to run around and play and be outdoors. Camp will also bring lots of new experiences, and many children (and parents) may be nervous about that.  

Here are a few tips that can make your child's summer experience a great one, distilled from our 50+ years of experience at Camp Riverbend.

The Value of Summer Camp for Your Child

For generations, American children have spent their summers at day and sleepaway camp, learning new…

Researching a Summer Camp: 10 Questions to Ask the Camp Director

When you are searching for a summer camp for your child, there are certain pieces of information you should find out in order to make an informed decision. Whether you speak to the camp director in person or by phone, the American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey recommends asking at least these ten questions to help you better understand what a particular summer camp is about. 

Is Your Child Ready for Camp

Your child going to summer camp for the first time is a big step in his or her life.   So…

Getting to Know a Camps Personality

Camp provides children with the opportunity to learn new activities, meet new friends, and learn life skills such as self esteem, leadership and confidence.  There are many different summer camps for families to choose from and each camp provides unique programming and approaches.   Parents should consider what type of program and camp environment will fit with their child’s interests and personality.  With so many different camp options, what is the best way for parents to find out what a camp is really like before registering their child for camp?

The American Camp Association, NY and NJ has some tips for parents to help them learn about a camp’s philosophy and character.