The author, age 11, at Camp Louise with her beloved Winnie the Pooh stuffed animal. Photo courtesy of Leah Foreman Out of My Shell - and Into the Potomac The first time I went to sleepaway camp, I was seven years old, a petite, baby-faced doll — used to being called out for... Camp Guide 26 Mar 2021 | 07:15
Photo via CampWinnebago.com Happy Campers: More Overnight Camps to Reopen This Summer There are going to be more happy campers this summer as more camps choose to reopen despite the pandemic, providing millions... Camp Guide 23 Mar 2021 | 03:56
Photo: Asphalt Green Camp 7 Reasons Why Kids Need Camp This Summer This past year, kids’ lives have been turned upside down by COVID-19. They have been home learning remotely, not participating... Camp Guide 23 Mar 2021 | 03:13
Photo: Asphalt Green Camp Health and Safety Protocols for 2021 Last summer, amid a global pandemic, day camps in New York and overnight camps in the Northeast were able to operate and... Camp Guide 23 Mar 2021 | 03:04
Photo: Camp Robin Hood Summer Camp, Now More Than Ever Thinking about sleepaway camp? It is more important than ever for the reason that we all know: COVID-19. The pandemic is... Camp Guide 23 Mar 2021 | 03:03
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
