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Summer
Camp Enrollment Expected to Remain
Strong for Summer 2008
How is the economy affecting enrollment
at summer camps? |
Spring is Here!
It's Not Too Late to Think About Summer
Camp
Summer is fast approaching, but even
if you haven't made all your summer plans,
there are still several reasons why it's
not too late to plan for camp . . . . |
Six Ways Camp Encourages
Kids to Explore Healthy Behaviors
If you went to camp, you probably didn’t
serve yourself lunch from a salad bar.
Times have changed! |
Seven Ways
to Make Summer Camp Affordable for
Families
While it's hard to put a price tag on
their children's learning and growth,
parents certainly have their family budgets
to think about when considering camp. |
Camp Comes to a
Mall (or Museum or School) Near You
It may be winter, but there's a way to
explore the summer camp experience very
close to home. |
Three
reasons why there’s more to camp than s’mores
Camps partner with schools as learning
centers. Camps offer unique settings
for outside groups to meet. Camp jobs
teach leadership skills. |
Summer
Camp ‘08:
It's not too early to think about it
School has begun, fall is in the air,
and summer is barely past us, but it's
not too early for parents and families
to begin planning for next summer's camp
season. |
Instant
Message to Campers — Leave
Your Electronics at Home
Camp provides children a rare opportunity
to unplug, allowing them to run, jump,
and play, as well as interact with other
children, the external world, and nature. |
Camp Trends: New
Changes Occurring at Camps
In an ever-changing world, the camp industry
continues to evolve to meet the needs
of today’s families |
Green Spoken Here:
Children and Nature Belong Together
ACA is pleased to announce a new collaboration
with the Children & Nature Network
to reconnect children with nature. |
Five Benefits to
the Fastest Growing Camp Trend: Family
Camp Programs
Family camp programs allow two or three
generations within a family to attend
camp together! |
Five Reasons Why
Camp is Affordable for Nearly Every
Budget
Many families may miss out on the camp
experience for their children because
they aren't aware of the options available
to them. |
Five Best Preps
for a First-Time Camp Experience
Prepare your child for the time of his
or her life with the following tips from
camp professionals and child development
experts. |
Could
Your Child be the Next American Idol?
With many schools cutting performing
arts programs, parents are finding the
best creative outlet for their child
is a performing arts camp. |
Camp
is the Solution for Summer Weight
Gain
A recent study released by Ohio State and Indiana University sociology professors shows that children gain more weight over the summer months than during the school year. |
Family
Camps Through the Generations
One of the newest camp trends is family camps and family camp programs. |
Camps
Battle Childhood Obesity, Teach Healthy
Eating
With childhood obesity affecting one in five children, the battle against childhood obesity has stepped not only into the national spotlight, but also into homes and schools. |
No Child Left Inside
With children's increasing disconnect with the environment, camps, schools, and experts react |
The
Benefits Of A Camp Job
Every year, an estimated 1.2 million Americans find a job at camp. Camps are recruiting for staff now, and a camp job offers not only fun, outdoors, and cash, but also the chance to beef up a resume. |
Camp
Provides Community Support In An
Uncertain World
In a tumultuous world, the camp experience serves as a release for every child-an oasis from stress. It can also be a place that helps children cope with violence and grief. |
Universities
Team With Camps
The benefits of the camp experience are recognized not only by camp professionals and parents, but also by universities and university organizations. |
Camps
Offer Children Opportunity For Free
Play
A report released by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests that a child's engagement in free play can foster creativity and social skills. |
Accreditation Is
Key
One way parents can feel confident that their child is in a safe and nurturing camp environment is to confirm the camp's ACA accreditation. |
Camps Are Helping
Kids Heal
Therapeutic camps provide children with the opportunity to deal with emotional issues in a safe environment.
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