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Summer Camps 101

If you are considering enrolling a child in a summer camp for the first time, you could be overwhelmed with the choices out there. Here are some pointers to help you narrow down the field and determine which camp is ‘better’ for your child.

Why Your Child Should Go to Summer Camp

Why go to summer camp?

Summer camp! The defining Canadian growing-up experience. So much fun, but more than that … so much learned.

At first glance, camp is a place for kids to learn to swim, sing or speak Spanish. But look closer.

Budgeting for Summer Camp

There is no doubt that summer camps offer great benefits for kids and teens. However, many parents struggle to find the funds for these extra-curricular programs. Read on for some helpful advice and tips that can help make camp costs more affordable.

Dealing with Homesickness at Camp

Dealing with Homesickness at Camp

When my kids were heading off to overnight camp last season, I had a lot of anxiety about homesickness. The reason? As a child I would NEVER have attended camp — I wouldn’t even go for a sleepover.

Boy at Camp with Frog

Summer Camps 101

If you are considering enrolling a child in a summer camp for the first time, you could be overwhelmed with the choices out there. Here are some pointers to help you narrow down the field and determine which camp is ‘better’ for your child.

Why Your Child Should Go to Summer Camp

Why go to summer camp?

Summer camp! The defining Canadian growing-up experience. So much fun, but more than that … so much learned.

At first glance, camp is a place for kids to learn to swim, sing or speak Spanish. But look closer.

Budgeting for Summer Camp

There is no doubt that summer camps offer great benefits for kids and teens. However, many parents struggle to find the funds for these extra-curricular programs. Read on for some helpful advice and tips that can help make camp costs more affordable.

Dealing with Homesickness at Camp

Dealing with Homesickness at Camp

When my kids were heading off to overnight camp last season, I had a lot of anxiety about homesickness. The reason? As a child I would NEVER have attended camp — I wouldn’t even go for a sleepover.

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