When children and teens go off to summer camp, it can trigger feelings of anxiety, self-consciousness, and vulnerability that bring mental health issues to the surface. Since the COVID-19 global ...

For first-time campers, excitement often comes with a few nerves. A little preparation can help children feel confident, independent and ready to enjoy the camp experience ...

ages 1 – 4 I adore this retro-looking alphabet board book series, and you will, too. In this book, C is for Camping, read all about camping from A to Z, including sleeping in a tent, looking at the ...

From half-day programs to multiweek overnight camps, summer options vary widely. Choosing the right schedule can help ensure a child feels confident, engaged and excited about the experience ...

There might be a little homesickness at first, but the beauty of camp is in the growing: By experiencing the challenge of being away and figuring out how to have fun regardless, kids learn that they ...

Getting homesick letters, phone calls or texts from children at camp can be distressing to parents and caregivers. The temptation may be to jump into action and try to rescue the child or somehow fix ...

For children attending summer camps and parents who send them there, this has been a week of heartbreak and apprehension. After all, watching the tragic events unfold throughout Central Texas ...

FAYETTEVILLE -- Communication is meeting recreation this month during a summer camp for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities who use special devices to express themselves. The ...