The author with faculty member Raj Bhimani turning pages. ( Photo: Mark Whitaker) A Week at Piano Camp – For Adults The morning begins at 9:15 with coffee and conversation in a paneled room of the Bloomingdale School of Music. The students... Camp Guide 26 Jan 2020 | 06:26
David and Ray Noonan at day camp in 1996. ( Photo: Courtesy of Susan Noonan) Buster Keaton's Ghost It was the summer of 1996. We were living in Los Angeles and our sons, David and Ray, were 8 and 6, too young for sleepaway... Camp Guide 26 Jan 2020 | 12:18
The author, top, and fellow camper Alexa Mark, perform an act called "double silks" in 2015. ( Photo: Courtesy French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts) Circus and Rock Shop and Musicals, Oh My! French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts is where Maroon 5 formed. It houses the largest children’s circus in the world,... Camp Guide 23 Jan 2020 | 10:55
The author with his camp gear. ( Photo courtesy of the O'Reilly family) A Change of Heart As I looked up the steep hills I still heard my mom’s voice echoing through the long, rugged trail. “Don’t worry, it will... Camp Guide 20 Jan 2020 | 03:41
An Antidote to Digital Life “Hey Dad,” My teenage daughter beckons, “I was talking to my friend today...” I interrupt her. “Hang on sweetie, were you... Camp Guide 21 Jan 2020 | 03:29
Safety First at Summer Camp When choosing a summer camp, it’s important to do your research. One of the most important aspects of your search will be... Camp Guide 09 Jan 2020 | 10:21
The Sleepaway Decision For parents who didn’t go to sleepaway camp themselves, the thought of sending their child away to camp can seem like a bizarre... Camp Guide 09 Jan 2020 | 10:16
How to Pick a Day Camp Thinking about day camp for your child? A summer spent at camp will provide your children with the opportunity to swim, play... Camp Guide 09 Jan 2020 | 10:01