Shady Side Academy
Pittsburgh, PA:
Connecting with Campers in the Age of Screens, Social Media, and Fortnite
Connecting with campers can be difficult for summer camp counselors now that campers have more screen time than ever.
10 Things Campers Absolutely Hate
Campers are usually a go-with-the-flow bunch, but these 10 things can definitely make us lose our cool.
What To Do If Your Child Is Not A Happy Camper
Sleepaway camp is a rite of passage for many kids in this country. But what if your kids don't want to go? Tell Me More's parenting panel offers advice for getting kids ready for the experience.
What Doesn't Kill You Makes You a Better Camper
Last summer Jennifer and I took our three kids to Newquay for a holiday. We borrowed her mother's car (because there is no way that our clapped out old banger would have made the journey), packed the...
Happy Campers: How Camp Relationships Promote Social and Emotional Learning
Young people are diverse and dynamic, and they have myriad pathways to success. Unfortunately, youth development research often highlights watered-down averages of sample sets that offer limited insight and inspiration, in part because they don’t represent the youth that organizations serve.
How not to be a 'garbage person' while camping
12 important guidelines for being a conscientious camper.
How to Get Kids Excited About Camp
Having trouble getting your campers to participate in camp? Kids can get excited about camp all the while having a great time. Campers rely on their counselors to enhance their camp experience. Being a great counselor or director can be a...
Camper Pro Tip: How to Help Your Camper Overcome Homesickness
Camp is awesome, but so is home. That’s why most campers will experience some homesickness while off at camp. The good news? There are easy, fun ways you can...
7 reasons why you should go camping with your kids
Always the reluctant camper, Susan Goldberg finally joins her family for a little getaway — and loves every minute of it.
Top ten things travelers forget on camping trips
There you are, surrounded by 12 hungry campers in various stages of sweaty, cranky exhaustion after a day of hiking through the woods, all e...
Campground courtesy: 8 rules to follow so you’re not “that person” when camping
Being considerate of fellow campers improves the outdoor experience for everyone.
The benefits of becoming a seasonal camper
We Michiganders are quite blessed as habitants in a state with numerous lakes, trails, woods and lots of green space. It's a state ripe for exploring and campin
First-time camping tips from a reluctant camper
Reluctant camper Heather Mundt shares first-time camping tips for other families who have never camped with their children.
Campers Learn STEM Skills At National Memorial And Museum
Summer is full of camps for kids, but one in particular is immersing them in both history and science.
Fun, learning fill campers’ days
Friendships and fun are as much a part of SCATS as classroom learning. From the moment they wake up to the time they go to bed, residential campers spend much of their time with hallmates.
Cat Camp Is the Tent for Adventure Kitties Who Don’t Actually Go Outside
Tips for first-time campers who are new to the Cub Scout family
The first time camping with a Cub Scout can be a little scary, especially if you are a little (or a lot) inexperienced.
How Has Camp Changed You?
We ask our campers how coming to camp Sloane has changed them.
Learn why our campers love Long Lake Camp for the Arts.
We asked our campers to tell us what Long Lake Camp for the Arts means to them and why. This is what they said.
Extended: Why these campers prefer handwritten letters to text messages
The kids at Camp Canadensis don’t get to make many phone calls, but can write as many letters as they want, and they like it that way.
