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Discovering
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Why High School Students
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Health Services: What
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Why You Shouldn’t
Worry About
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It’s hard to believe but spring is right around the corner. It’s time to start thinking about Camp again. Start asking
ourselves some questions. Are you considering enrolling your child in a Spring or Summer Camp? Have you already
secured your child’s spot for Camp? For those of you who have kids that are interested in spring & summer camp
programs, now is the perfect time to start your search. Take a moment out of your busy day to sit down with your
children and discuss the upcoming camp season, sessions, and activities that are most appealing to them. Create a
search list, do some research, and contact your shortlisted camps. Have some fun with it and take advantage of early
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In this issue we feature an amazing summer camp that is dedicated to promoting life-long learning through the
Performing Arts. We showcase a terrific Zoo Camp that provides an educational program with activities and
experiences to appeal to many different learning styles. We feature a wonderful Parks and Recreation Summer
Camp that includes features and amenities that are normally only found in an overnight camp setting. We showcase
a truly wonderful Children’s Museum that offers more than 500 learning activities annually. We highlight a world
class Diabetes Summer Camp where campers have enjoyed the games, fun, and friendships they’ve made for over
35 years! We share some fantastic camp pictures, virtual tour links, and amazing camp videos, and provide much
more information about camp.
At CampNavigator, we give parents accurate, insightful and valuable information, empowering them to make
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CAMP BROADWAY06
KILLOOLEET CAMP08
YMCA CAMP OF THE ROCKIES12
ST. LOUIS ZOO CAMP16
TOWN OF MERRIMACK SUMMER CAMP20
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RED ARROW CAMP26
CAMP SETEBAID34
CAMP PILLSBURY38
SPRINGBROOK NATURE CAMP42
NATURE INSTITUTE DAY CAMP46
SEA CAMP DOLPHIN ADVENTURE50
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PHOENIX CHILDRENS MUSEUM 30
NATURE INSTITUTE DAY CAMP 46
WOLF RIDGE CAMP 54 SUMMER CAMPS DIRECTORY 64CAMP CATEGORIES 62
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by Kerry Dineen

As much an issue for adults as
for kids!
Parents need to recognize their own feelings.
Adults miss their children for the same reason
they will miss you: they love you. Adults
also sense in camp a preview of the future
when children will move away for college,
or marriage, or a career. Children are often
ready for camp before their parents are ready
to let them go. They will also experience the
summer as adventure and excitement, where
your experience can feel like it is all about
loss. What are your long term goals for
your child? Do you want them to be able to
cope with the world as an independent adult
Parents often think their child isn’t ready to
stay at an overnight camp for more than a few
days. In practice, children regularly surprise
their parents. When camps and parents work
together, even shy, anxious campers can stay
at camp for several weeks, returning home
more mature, independent and resilient, proud
of their achievements. Campers discover
new interests and skills, practice making
decisions, and form life-long friendships.
Growth in social and emotional intelligence
can be equal to a year’s worth of change in
school. Knowing the benefits helps parents
give their child one of the best and hardest
gifts they can give, the freedom to try their
wings in a new community.

Why You Shouldn’t Worry
About Homesickness
Kate Seeger and Dean Spencer,
Killooleet Camp
Camp Killooleet

departure
It’s hard to say goodbye. Expect some
anxiousness the night before camp and the
morning camp begins. Your child may or may
not eat much. Expect some tears, perhaps
both theirs and yours.

What you can do: Be loving, proud, and
firm. Pack your child with food for trip! It’s
best if you have a specific plan for where
and how to say goodbye. If your child is
boarding a bus,
who will know themselves and pursue their
interests—but still keep in touch? Camp is
the perfect rehearsal. Base your decision on
their needs, but also address your own.

What you can do: Be honest with
yourself, acknowledge your emotions, and
sort out which of your concerns are based on
your needs and which on your child’s. Work
with camp directors to help both parent and
child be excited about the summer. Show
children the camp website, brochure, and
other materials. See if camp can help arrange
a visit with camp staff or other campers in the
spring, when questions resurface for many
prospective campers. Phone calls and skype
can work for this. If you can, arrange to visit
camp while it is in session before your child
attends so he/she can see the physical
spaces, and more importantly other
happy children.

Talk about homesickness:
Almost everyone at camp will
get homesick sometimes, and
there is nothing wrong with that.
Homesickness isn’t a sign of
immaturity or weakness. Nor is it
permanent. Being homesick is like
hitting the funny bone in your elbow:
while it is happening, it is real. But you
stretch and grow. We all learn that we
don’t need to be with our loved ones all
the time to love them. Talk with your child
about your confidence in him or her, and your
appreciation for his or her maturity. Talk about
the excitement of meeting new people and
doing new things.
Please don’t: Verbalize your fears and
doubts to your child: “I’m not sure you’re
ready.” “I don’t know how you’ll get to sleep.”
“You know you have trouble with new foods.”
Instead, share these concerns with camp staff
so they can help.

The moment of truth:
Be honest with yourself,
acknowledge your emotions, and
sort out which of your concerns
are based on your needs and
which on your childs.

great! Departure is easy, clear, quickly over
with. If you are dropping your child at camp,
make sure you understand ahead of time what
the expectations are for your time there. Be
efficient and upbeat. Remark about how
good it looks, what looks interesting. Remind
them you love them, tell them you’re proud,
leave them with a counselor, and get out.
Staying in touch
Camps have expectations for communication
based on what is good for children in their
community and what is fair. Work with
them. Most camps restrict phones and other
electronic media because they want campers
to focus on building live human relationships.
Balance is important: you love your child, but
you also want him/ her to be making friends at
camp, so don’t overdo. If you need to find out
how your child is doing, call the camp staff,
not your child. If the camp posts pictures,
view them as snapshots of that day. No one
smiles 100% of the time. An apparent frown
could be concentration or sun in their eyes;
don’t worry about it unless you see a pattern.

What you can do: Write often. Short,
cheery letters and postcards, perhaps with
clippings from favorite magazines, are best.
You can even write before your child arrives
at camp. Be upbeat; talk briefly about how
things are going. Say you love them and are
proud of them. If the camp allows packages,
send a couple.

Please don’t: Call every day, or subvert
camp rules for electronics. Don’t talk or
write about how much you miss your child
or how hard it is for you. This can cause
your child to worry about you and feel guilty
for having a great time without you. If you
get homesick letters or calls, breathe, don’t
over react. Recognize how child dynamics
work. Children often feel that just by sharing
a concern with you, they have dealt with it.
The same child who is in tears on the phone
may hang up and go skipping off to their next
activity, leaving you wondering how to help.
If you have concerns, contact the camp for a
more complete picture.
Don’t fear homesickness. It is an occasion
for growth if understood and managed.
Communication is key. Surviving
homesickness is good for both you and
your child as you rehearse for future
separations. You will welcome home a
child who has grown in confidence and
independence, and you might even glimpse
those new wings.
by Michael D. Ohl

What Parents and Children say about Killooleet
www.killooleet.com
Kate Seeger and Dean Spencer, Directors
617-666-1484
See our video “Welcome to Killooleet”: https://youtu.be/CvkIS9utMII
“Our five hour drive home from Vermont was filled with stories
about his time at camp, from hiking to horseback riding to
being on the stage in front of friends – endless activities and
adventures. Camp Killooleet was everything we had hoped. My child’s confidence and maturity have
reached new heights with a little smile that hasn’t left his face.”
After camp, new parents wrote, “When I asked if he made any
close friends he said, ‘Dad, I made over 100 new close friends.
Now I understand what you mean by ‘community’’. Besides
his cabin counselors, who were outstanding, all the other
counselors had a very positive influence on my son. You do a
fabulous job selecting the right young men and women to
guide our children.”
“… what an important part of my children’s childhood and
personal development Killooleet has been! It has provided them
with strength, confidence, friendship and countless abilities
for which I am profoundly grateful. Those eight weeks each summer are really difficult for me, but I see the
value for the girls and wouldn’t trade it for
anything. So here’s to a really great summer for
everyone!”
“Thanks for the two best summers of my life. I
learned so much and grew so much as a person.… I
would be a very different person today if I had not
found Killooleet. I learned about kindness, respect
for others and human nature, not to mention
many other things. More importantly I learned
about confidence and believing in myself. The
values that Killooleet has taught me will stay with
me for the rest of my life, no matter where I go or
what I do. Killooleet is truly a special place.”
“... Killooleet is an amazingly awesome,
warm, loving, welcoming summer camp,
with smiling faces everywhere I go, eager to
know and befriend me. I feel as if I've grown
up in Hancock 05748 as my second home.”

The YMCA has a great history of youth and
family development that stretches back to
1844 in London, England. Camping programs
started in 1885 in New York, and we have
been building character and confidence in
the outdoors successfully ever since.z
Here are just 10 reasons for the YMCA’s success
in camping, even though there are hundreds of
reasons to choose YMCA camps.
1. Over 125 years of tradition: YMCA
camping is the cornerstone of most communities
across the country. We are very proud of our
traditions, but also know that to keep today’s
children engaged we must be innovators in the
camping industry.
2. Stringent screening of staff: All YMCA staff
is background checked and interviewed in a manner
that helps us hire smart. In addition, we look for
staff that has additional certifications to help run a
safe program. Archery, riflery, and other specialized
programs need to be high quality and certifications
in Lifeguarding, CPR/First Aid, etc., help us achieve
or exceed requirements for safety.
3. Community driven: Each YMCA has
offerings that benefit the community in which it is
housed. Camps are the same way, and depending
on its location, every YMCA camp offers programs
that speak to the community needs. We also strive
to be part of the greater community by volunteering
with local organizations to give back to our
neighbors.
10 Reasons to Choose
YMCA Camps

4. Diversity: YMCA’s are ‘for all.’ We take
great pride in welcoming different religions,
non-traditional families, all socio-economic
classes, and everything in between.
5. Scholarships: To some, scholarship
opportunities may only seem appropriate
for education, but we disagree. What better
education than learning to work together,
building confidence and independence,
learning to “fail forward”, and connect with
nature. These building blocks help children
build resilience for their life paths.
6. Core Values: Caring, Honesty,
Respect, Responsibility, and Faith. These
values transcend all religions and give us
the opportunity to build a child’s character to
help them understand their role in the world.
Each YMCA is a little different in how they
present these values, but you will find them
intentionally placed for learning opportunities
across all Y’s.
7. Variety: YMCA camps across the nation
offer many different things; some are co-ed
while others are gender specific, water sports,
equestrian programs, traditional camps,
camps for children with special needs, and
many more options. A quick web search in
your area will turn up one of close to 300 Y
camps in the nation.
8. Unplugged: Technology is playing
a bigger role in today’s camping program,
but your child will not spend the day
watching screens. We work hard to ensure
a reconnection to nature, and help children
make personal contacts that help them build
friendships that will last over a lifetime.
9. Leadership programs: A lot of
YMCA camps offer teen programs that build
leadership skills in our youth. These teens
can then continue in the camp movement and
grow to be counselors and be hired to do the
great work we do, sharing their own camp
experience with a next generation of campers.
Most camping programs offer something for
teens up to 17 years of age, which means
there is no gap for programming appropriate
for them.
10. Don’t forget the family: Many
YMCA camps offer family camp experiences
so the whole family can spend time together
in nature. This helps build bonds across
generations and allows for play together.
We typically see children become more open
in our safe environments, letting their true
self come forward. The YMCA is proud to be
able to offer camping programs to our families
and communities across the country. If you
have specific questions about a YMCA in
your community, reach out to the Director for
a personal tour of the facility and talk about
the program philosophies to make sure they
match yours.
YMCA Camp Directors are here to better the
children in our community. Camp is one of
those programs that will give you a return on
your family.
YMCA Camp Directors are here
to better the children in our
community. Camp is one of those
programs that will give you a
return on your family.

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zoo may be the only place they can see other
creatures that share the earth. Learning about
what animals need to survive helps open
children’s minds to the world and encourages
them to develop empathy for others, both
human and animal.
A Safari in Your
Neighborhood
Families in urban areas may not have access
to a safe area for their kids to play outside.
Many zoos are situated in urban parks, a
natural oasis within the city. Studies show that
exposure to nature, even “planned nature” like
you would find in a park or zoo, lowers stress
and even improves creative problem-solving
abilities. Zoo animal habitats are designed
with the animal’s natural habitat in mind,
so visiting zoo animals is like taking a walk
through the rainforest, desert, wetland, or
even a dive into the ocean.
Envision a summer camp where kids can
spend the day observing wildlife from all
around the world and still sleep in their own
beds at night. If you’re interested in a day
camp for your animal adventurer, look no
further than your local zoo. Many zoos across
the country offer summer camp programs
and they vary from zoo to zoo. Some camps
include behind-the-scenes tours and “junior
keeper” programs in which kids can see what
zookeepers really do all day, while others
offer the chance to spend a night at the zoo.
All include a team of caring, animal-geek
counselors to satisfy the inquiring minds of the
campers, along with games, crafts, songs and
zootastic fun. Need more reasons to try zoo
camp?
Life Lessons of Compassion
Children and animals go together like, well,
like children and animals. The animal world is
fascinating, and for many children, the local
Discovering
Our Wild World
at Zoo Camp
- By Eve Cooney
Saint Louis Zoo, Camp KangaZoo Director

Friends & Teamwork
You know that feeling when you meet
someone and discover you both have an
amazingly quirky trait in common? That
happens every day at zoo camp. Kids are
introduced to other kids who love animals, and
they have opportunities to make new friends
they likely would not have met otherwise.
Zoos work together in their mission to save
animals from extinction, and kids learn the
value of teamwork through this example. Zoo
camp instills in campers the importance of
collaboration, as well as the challenges and
joys of working together.
The Circle of Life
How can children in a Midwest city help coral
reefs in the Caribbean? Zoo camp shows
children how all animals, plants, people
and things are connected around the world
in a glorious, tangled web of life, and how
tugging one strand can cause consequences
elsewhere. Seeing the animals at the zoo can
make those abstract concepts more concrete,
whether learning about the life of a cinereous
vulture in Africa, or the grey squirrels that beg
for your fries. Realizing we can change the
world is empowering, but learning to love and
appreciate the diversity of life around us is the
first lesson of zoo camp.
Finding a Zoo Camp
Ready for zoo camp? First, find your nearest
zoo or aquarium by visiting the Association of
Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) website at aza.
org. This nonprofit association is dedicated
to the advancement of zoos and aquariums
in the areas of conservation, education,
science and recreation. Look for the AZA
logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium;
you’ll know you are supporting an institution
dedicated to providing excellent care for
animals, a great experience for you and a
better future for all living things.
Ready for zoo camp? First, find
your nearest zoo or aquarium by
visiting the Association of Zoos and
Aquariums (AZA) website at aza.
by Rebeccas Hiatt

Register today for Camp KangaZoo!
When children attend Camp KangaZoo at the Saint Louis Zoo, they’llexplore over 90 acresofnaturalhabitats,
learning all about wildlife through hands-on contact with real animals and the guidance of our experienced
counselors. Campers sing songs, study what animals do and join in the fun at Sea Lion Sound. Their week
wraps up with an exciting outdoor, overnight adventure under the stars.
To learn more about Camp KangaZoo, visit stlzoo.org/campkangazoo or call (314) 646-4544.
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When it comes to choosing the right Summer
Day Camp for your child, the variety of options
to choose from can often be overwhelming.
From the Private For-Profit Camps to Non-
Profits such as YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs and
your local Parks & Recreation Departments,
there are every type of Day Camp specialty
options on the local level. Among these
options, parents should consider the benefits
of sending your child to a Summer Camp
offered by your local Parks & Recreation
Department.
The mission of the local Parks & Recreation
Department is to focus on providing high
quality but affordable Summer Camp
programs to its constituents. It provides
a place for a child to experience all of the
benefits of Camp without having to travel
far from home and is offered in a familiar
environment. Parks & Recreation Summer
Camps are generally held in one of the
Communities Parks & Recreation Facilities or
in the local elementary schools.
For first-time Campers, traditional Day Camps
or playground programs give Campers the
opportunity to try out a variety of activities
that they may never have tried before without
having to commit to a specialty Camp for
that opportunity. This gives the Camper the
opportunity to find out what they truly enjoy
before seeking out specialty activities. For
Campers who have experienced Summer
Camp on the local level, Parks & Recreation
Departments also run a variety specialty
Camps or sports clinics to meet the needs
of those participants who are looking for that
specialty experience. From science camps
to sports camps and everything in between,
contact your local Parks & Recreation
Department to review their options for your
Camper.
Summer Camps offered through the local
Parks & Recreation Departments routinely
provide the best “bang for your buck” among
organizations that provide a Summer Camp
experience and are generally more affordable
than other non-profit agencies.
One of the secondary benefits of choosing
a local Parks & Recreation Summer Camp
is that the Camp primarily consists of other
Campers from the local School District.
For first-time Campers, they will get the
opportunity to make new, lasting friendships
with other children their own age, which
they will be going to school with in the Fall.
For returning Campers, the local Parks &
Recreation Summer Camp provides the
opportunity to spend the summers with their
Finding the
right Summer
Day Camp
-Think Local!
By: Matthew Casparius, CPRE
Naticook Summer Day Camp
Director of Parks & Recreation, Town of
Merrimack, NH

friends from school. Oftentimes parents will
call their local Parks & Recreation Department
asking if their child’s friends have already
registered and if so for what sessions so that
they can be grouped together at Camp.
The Camp Staff are also generally from your
local Community. In most Summer Camps
run by Parks & Recreation Departments, the
Camp Counselors themselves were once
Campers at their local Parks & Recreation
Summer Camp. The Camp Directors are
oftentimes teachers or local sports coaches
who are already an integral part of the
Community. The Camp Staff know the “ins
and outs” of the Camp and the Community at
large and can relate their
experiences to each of
the Campers to ensure
that Camp is a fun and
positive experience for
all.
If your child has a
physical, developmental
or social disability and
requires extra assistance
during the school year,
Parks & Recreation
Departments are often
one of the best places to
provide a Summer Camp
experience specialized
for your child. Most
Parks & Recreation
Departments have close
working relationships
with their local School
Districts and often employ
teachers to work as 1:1
Aides in the Camp so that
the Camp can support the
School District’s goals of
your child’s Individualized
Education Program
(IEP). This is a benefit
that often distinguishes
local Parks & Recreation
Departments from other
Day Camp providers who do not offer that
service.
For Parents, the local Parks & Recreation
Department Summer Camp provides an
option for affordable child care in a safe and
well maintained environment surrounding by
numerous playing fields and wooded areas
where their child will learn new skills, make
new friends and create lasting memories.
When thinking about your options for Day
Camp this Summer, we encourage you to
think local!

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Sam, your 8 year old, eagerly jumps on
the bus to experience the many new
challenges that camp has to offer. He
is excited about swimming, archery, and
meeting new friends. You are excited
for him, but concerned that he will not be
under your care. For the first years of his
life, you did everything – fed him, gave
him medication, and treated his injuries.
What does that look like at camp? What
are the camp health services that are
in place for your child’s safety? What
questions should you be asking about
camp health services and what is
available to your child should the need
arise?
Camp health services is a broad term
that highlights the physical, mental, and
emotional services available to your
camper. These services vary greatly
depending on the camp itself. Camps
can be overnight (residential) or day;
have different emphasis (i.e. art, sports,
culture, academics); and serve different
Expectationsof
Camp Health Services
What Should I Know?
Tracey Gaslin PhD, CRNI, CPNP, FNP-BC
Lisa Cranwell-Bruce DNP, APRN
Susan Baird RNL, MPH, MA

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populations (i.e. all girls, all boys, healthy,
special needs). Depending on the mix of
these elements, camps make decisions about
health services that will be provided.
As the parent, it is important (and helpful) for
you to know what is offered at a camp you
are choosing for your child. Consider asking
some of the following questions to know that
your camper will receive safe and timely care.
1
What type of healthcare provider(s)
will be available? There is a
difference in scope of practice and
skill level among different healthcare
providers – Wilderness first aid, Emergency
Medical Technicians (EMTs), therapists,
nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, and
others. An EMT might be a great asset in
emergency situations. The registered nurse
would be a good choice if campers need
physical assessment of injuries or if there are
multiple medications. Nurse practitioners or
physicians are especially helpful for those
camps caring for individuals with special
healthcare needs (i.e. diabetes, cancer, heart
disease). Camps will staff their health center
with a variety of these individuals and it will
be helpful to know who will be caring for your
child in your absence.
2
What medications do you need
to bring to camp? What over the
counter medications will be available
or provided if needed? Most camps
will ask that campers bring all prescription
medications (in the labeled bottle) with them.
The label on the original bottle serves as
the prescription allowing the health staff to
administer the medication. Camps usually
have access to medications such as Tylenol,
ibuprofen, and Benadryl which can be helpful
for minor events and can help the child have a
more positive experience if treated effectively.
3
In what health situations will the
camp call me? Most camps do
not call for every health event (i.e.
headache, scraped knee). Knowing
what events elicit a call (i.e. questions about
medications, keeping the child in the health
center overnight, emotional issues) will
provide you a comfort level in “not hearing”
from the camp health staff.
4
Where is the closet hospital or
emergency room? Camps may rely
on outside health services to care
for their campers when injuries or
accidents occur. Knowing the proximity of

the hospital or emergency room will help you
understand access to timely care.
5
How are routine events, like
homesickness or bed wetting,
managed at camp? Camps have
a variety of procedures for working
through routine events such as these.
Sometimes these events are handled by
trained counseling staff and other times the
health team assists with these situations. Let
the camp staff know about any challenges
your child might be experiencing even if you
consider it insignificant.
6
What information should I share with
the health care providers? Talk with
camp health services if you child
has: medications, special needs,
food or other allergies, a recent life event (i.e.
death, divorce), or mental, emotional, or social
challenges. Camp is a new environment and
we can best help a camper by effectively
preparing for unanticipated as well as
anticipated events.
The parent or guardian releases a valuable
possession, their child, to the care of others
when they go to camp. Knowing who will
be providing health care will help alleviate
your apprehension and gain insight about
how the health team will interact with your
child and with you. Camp can be a life-
changing experience not only for the camper,
but also the parent – growth, learning, and
independence are gained through this
valuable opportunity. Let’s make it the best!
RCamp can be a life-changing
experience not only for the camper, but
also the parent – growth, learning, and
independence are gained through this
valuable opportunity.

Association of Camp Nurses (ACN) ….working for healthier camp communities by supporting the
practice of camp nursing.
ACN is the only professional organization specifically dedicated to addressing health and wellness in all
camp settings. Over 10 million children are served each summer at camp and ACN functions to educate
camp leadership, staff, healthcare personnel, parents, and campers to promote an environment of
wellness for all.
If you are interested in camp health, feel free to visit us at www.acn.org. Services offered:
 Educational material for camp leadership and health staff
 Nursing forum as a support network for ACN members
 Quarterly CompassPoint publication
 Access to camp nurse professionals
Become a member – join a professional organization of individuals interested in excellence in camp
health.

A guide to choosing the
ultimatesummercamp
for your child
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Yet with so many camps to choose from,
how do you even begin to narrow down your
options? Here are some tips that will give your
child lifelong friends and memories.
How many weeks? Early on in your search,
you will need to determine what length of
stay is right for your child. There are many
week-long camps that provide outstanding
introductory experiences that allow kids to
become comfortable with being away from
home in the camp environment. By the age
of 9 or 10, however, many kids are ready for
an experience that will challenge them and
provide growth opportunities by being away
from home for an even longer time (4, 7, or 8
weeks). Believe it or not, it’s often harder for
parents to part ways for this long, whereas
kids are so busy at camp having fun, being
active, and making new friends that the time
flies by. The personal growth that is achieved
at longer overnight camps is unparalleled – by
living and playing day in and day out within
a close-knit community, your child will grow
in their independence and self-confidence
through their achievements at camp and the
relationships they will build.
What area of the country? Even as recently
as 15 years ago, the geographical locations
of camps often provided an obstacle for
parents and camps to overcome. Now with
unaccompanied minor programs and close
communication between airlines, camps, and
parents, distance does not need to be the
biggest factor in your decision. Every region
of the United States offers unique perks –
whether it is the northern Midwest that allows
kids to canoe through the Boundary Waters
and hike across Isle Royale National Park, or
the northeast with the beautiful views of the
Berkshires, or the West Coast with surfing
and sea kayaking – the options are endless.
By widening your options to include camps in
other areas of the country, you give your child
a chance to experience a new region, and
also provide them with an opportunity to make
friends from all over the country and world.
What activities are offered? With the intense
With such a strong history of summer
camps across the United States, we are
lucky enough to have hundreds of camps
where kids can trade in their iPhones for
nature, take a break from the stress of
school, and gain an incredible amount of
independence.

scheduling of children’s lives during the
school year, an important aspect of camp is to
provide opportunities for kids to explore new
interests and push themselves out of their
comfort zone. Specialized camps can provide
an extension of training that kids already
receive at home, whereas general overnight
camps can offer a breadth of activities, and
give your child a chance to participate in a
variety of sports, wilderness trips, and arts.
Ideally your child will return to a camp for
many years, so consider the ability for your
son or daughter to branch out and try new
things over the years.
Is the camp safe? Don’t hesitate to get on the
phone with the directors of the camp; these
are the people that will be taking care of your
child this summer, and high-quality camps will
be eager to answer any questions you have.
What are their policies for lifeguarding while
water activities are going on? Are there safety
procedures in place for when kids go out of
camp on trips? What sort of screening do staff
go through prior to working at camp? Is there
a nurse on site, and a medical facility close
by? What is the average age of staff? Talk
through these questions with the directors,
plus any others you may have, until you
feel confident about the camp’s approach to
safety.
Last but not least, think about the intangible
benefits of the camp experience, and ask
yourself if the camp will provide those for your
child. The sense of accomplishment after a
long day of hiking; the pride your child will feel
when realizing they aren’t homesick anymore;
the feeling of uninterrupted happiness when
your child gets up on skis for the first time;
and finally the tearful hugs at the end of the
summer when your child says goodbye to
those lifelong friends they made – it is these
moments that camp has the potential of
providing for your child. Now it’s your job to
start that search for where it can happen!
- by By Will Dunmire

Campers choose eight different activities to participate in on an every-other
day basis. There is a new sign-up every two weeks at which times boys may
make changes in their schedule. They may continue with their favorite activities
throughout the entire summer or try something new. The unique size of Red
Arrow, coupled with our excellent facilities and equipment, ensure that each boy
will have access to the activities he chooses. Excellent instruction by very skilled
and mature staff in each activity ensures major skill development during our
seven-week program, all while having a lot of fun. In addition to a wide variety of
land sports, Red Arrow also boasts a waterfront with over 10 different activities
including water skiing, sailing, canoeing and SCUBA where boys aged 11 and over
can earn their PADI certification.
In addition to the top-notch activities that Red Arrow offers at camp, the boys
are also able to take advantage of all of the wonderful adventures that the North
Woods has to offer. Throughout the summer, campers embark on trips to Isle
Royale, the Superior Hiking Trail, Pictured Rocks National Park and even the
Quetico in Canada.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact Will, Laura & Dave:
Email: info@redarrowcamp.com
Telephone (year round): (715) 575-9722
Address (Winter)
PO Box 26384
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Address (Summer)
3980 Day Lake Road,
Woodruff, WI 54568,

Camp is a vital part of childhood. Like many
camps, camp at the Children’s Museum
of Phoenix offers unique opportunities
for children to take risks, grow outside of
their comfort zone, improve confidence,
independence and self-esteem, and practice
social skills. In addition, here are four
elements that make a camp experience at the
Children’s Museum of Phoenix a special and
unique opportunity:
1. We are experts on play (Playologists
actually!): Our neighbor Fred Rogers once
said, “Play is serious learning.” At the
Children’s Museum of Phoenix, we encourage
every guest, both large and small, to
challenge themselves to learn through play.
Our camp experience includes ample time
for campers to PLAY within three floors of
imaginative, hands-on exhibits. Our exhibits
don’t come with instructions because kids
inherently know how to play. Through play,
campers gain concrete experience that builds
the path to abstract learning. Our exhibits are
full of educational potential. Campers utilize
mathematical concepts such as estimation,
and weight in our Market and hone their
problem solving abilities as they navigate
through our Climber. With three floors of
educational opportunities and exhibits, the
possibilities for learning are limitless!
2. Our themes are educational AND fun!:
Each week of camp is themed and includes
structured opportunities for learning. A
sampling of our upcoming themes for 2016
include:
“Springs & Bolts”: “Springs and Bolts” camp is
packed with activities that will excite the future
artist, engineer, mathematician, and scientist!
Campers will have the opportunity to gain
skills in developing and following a plan to its
completion; they will learn to problem solve
and work on a team, use spatial relations, and
experience some of the fundamental elements
of physics. Campers will build, innovate, and
test predictions, receive exclusive access
to our “In the Pipeline” exhibit, discover the
science of simple machines and will work in
teams to put together their very own Rube
Goldberg creation!
Learn
Through Play!Top Four Benefits of Sending Your
Child to Camp at the Children’s
Museum of Phoenix.

“Summertime Sleuths”: Campers will spend a
week with the CMoP Detective Unit learning
the science of investigation. Campers will
study fingerprints, analyze handwriting,
learn the science of chromatography, test
observation skills, exercise deductive
reasoning, examine mysterious powders and
more! Our camp teams will practice teamwork
and cooperation as they work together to
gather evidence and solve mysteries!
“Green Ambassadors”: At the Children’s
Museum of Phoenix, we truly value the
idea that art can be made from just about
anything. At our Green Ambassadors Camp,
campers will have the opportunity to create
art from a number of recycled products.
Campers will make recycled paper, decorate
flower pots, and more! Campers will also
gain environmental awareness through a
number of earth-friendly activities including
the examination of their individual carbon
footprint.
“Little Authors Camp”: Campers will explore
the museum through fairy tales, have the
opportunity to create their own stories and
dioramas and also utilize critical thinking and
scientific reasoning skills, as well as, problem
solving and teamwork to help their fairytale
friends solve a number of dilemmas. Create
a parachute to help Jack escape the giant,
construct a raft for the Billy Goats, and more!
“Time Travelers”: Campers will exhibit
teamwork, innovation, and resourceful
problem-solving as they create self-designed
time machines that will help them journey
across a variety of eras and places. Campers
will examine an invention throughout time and
devise the innovative ideas that will power our
future.
3. There is something for everyone: We aren’t
a sports camp, or a dance camp, or an arts
camp, or even a math or science camp. We
are a camp for kids of all backgrounds and
interests. Camps at the Children’s Museum
of Phoenix focus on child development. Days
are filled with engaging projects and activities
that incorporate the fundamentals of learning
and growth. In any given camp day, campers
have the opportunity to practice positive social
interactions, explore educational topics of
all kinds, and celebrate their creativity and
imaginations.
4. We take safety seriously: Providing a safe
physical and emotional space for our campers
is our top priority. We keep our camp ratios
small (8:1), and train all camp counselors in
topics such as Risk Management, Emergency
Procedures, Communication, Behavior
Management Techniques, and Appropriate
Staff and Camper Behaviors. Additionally,
every counselor undergoes a criminal
background check, interviews and reference
checks prior to employment. Other safety
precautions include, brightly colored camper
t-shirts, walkie-talkies assigned to every camp
group, and thorough food allergy policies. All
camp staff are trained to administer Epi-Pens
if needed.
-By Laura Marrocco,
Camp Coordinator
At our Green Ambassadors Camp, campers
will have the opportunity to create art from
a number of recycled products. Campers will
make recycled paper, decorate flower pots,
and more!

Join us for Spring Break Camp at the Children's Museum of Phoenix! March 14th-18th
Springs and Bolts!
The week will be packed with activities that will excite your future artist, engineer, mathematician, or
scientist! Campers will learn to develop and follow a plan, problem solve, work as a team, use spatial
relations, and experience fundamental elements of physics. They'll also have ample time to explore the
Museum's imaginative exhibits!
Camp is geared toward 5-8 year-olds.
Enrollment is $235 for Museum members and $280 for non-members.
The camp program runs from 9am to 4pm daily with early care and after care options available for an
additional charge of $20 per day or $80 per week.
Registration is required by Monday, March 7th.
Parent Quotes:
 The kids had a blast! They came home happy, bursting with stories and singing songs!
 My child quoted" Best Camp Ever!!"
 It has been a great experience for kids to learn a variety of things before school. It has definitely
worn him out!
 He loves all the songs, asks to go to the children's museum on the weekends and definitely feels
at home!
 My daughter liked the camp and staff so much that I cancelled other camps and enrolled her in
additional week at the Children's Museum. Camp was the best and all the staff were warm and
welcoming. Great summer experience!
 My daughter loved both weeks of the camp that she attended. After her first day, she told me
she could not wait for the next day so that she could go back. She was that excited and happy
every day. We will definitely be back for another season!
 The camp went beyond my expectations for many reasons; but most importantly, the kind and
friendly nature of the counselors.
Stats:
 100% of parents surveyed said they would recommend Camps at the Children's Museum of
Phoenix to family members, friends, and colleagues.
 100% of parents surveyed said they would consider joining us again for another camp.
For more information and to register, visit
www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org
or call 602.648.2777
Children's Museum of Phoenix | 215 N. 7th Street | Phoenix, AZ 85034

The Future
Diabetes Camp
Showed Me
By: Elizabeth Leavens

As a diabetic, it never seemed like an option,
until my parents learned there was a place
staffed by doctors and diabetics for kids just
like me.
If you want to know what your child might
learn at diabetes camp, you should first know
your child might relearn to be a kid. Every
action in our lives is calculated. Wake up at
specific times to test a number and adjust
accordingly. Google or estimate every gram
of carbohydrate that enters our bodies. I was
using simple algebraic formulas and long
division by the age of five, and I didn’t even
realize it. Then we dose, whether through a
fresh needle or pump site. It’s a lot of pressure
on anyone, but especially a child, resulting
in guilt and anxiety when a meter might read
an out of range number. Even though our
endocrinologists may not try to use scare
tactics, the threat of complications looms
overhead from the day of diagnosis. But at
camp, it all becomes so normal.
While you might be familiar with “normal”
camps, we’re involved in all of the same
things. Camp wide games of manhunt,
pool time, rock walls, dances, crushes and
adventures are all part of our days. While
most kids learn how to canoe a boat at camp,
yours can simultaneously learn how to change
his own pump site or calculate her correction
without an insulin pump’s programming. After
they learn how to calculate their own insulin,
they sit down and learn how and why it works.
Suddenly, instead of peers who might ask
why you take a shot because Grandma only
takes a pill for her “diabeetus”, there are
kids who are drawing from their own vials.
Summer camp tends to lead to enduring
friendships, but these are different. The
people your child will meet and grow up
with will become a second family. None of
them are going to try to convince anyone
cinnamon pills or witch doctors can cure
them. There’s not a lot more calming than
talking to a camp friend when I can’t get my
number down at three in the morning after
trying all the regular troubleshoots. These
are the people that know. They know in the
way your doctor doesn’t. They know how
running high for a day or week makes you
feel on an emotional level, not just by physical
measures. They know better than parents,
who might see every forgotten bolus and low
as complications and risk.
Summer camp has always been, in my
mind, a staple of childhood. Spend a week
away from mom and dad, make friends,
play pranks, and find a first love.

I want to stress the takeaway here: proof is
the most important thing your child will see
at camp. I had parents who fought to get me
an incredible team of doctors who told me
I could do anything I wanted, eat anything I
wanted, and be whoever I dreamt to be as
long as I remembered to bolus. I thought I
believed them, until I came to camp. There
was something really life changing, at the age
of ten, to be surrounded not only by diabetic
peers, but diabetic leaders. Healthy, pretty,
funny, unendingly kind diabetic young women
enrolled in college, studying for careers, in
relationships, and leading a cabin full of ten
year olds around in ninety degree heat. I could
touch my own future.
Even then I knew to some degree how
much impact my counselors had on me.
Immediately, I wanted to be a “CIT” (counselor
in training) the moment I was old enough.
Once I entered the program, I was always
asked to raise the bar on my own behavior,
analyze myself, and learn from my mistakes.
I don’t believe I would be half the person I
am now without the leadership exemplified
and coached by the amazing people there. I
have witnessed many of my old campers grow
into CITs and then responsible counselors
themselves. It makes me feel like a part-time
parent.
Eighteen years after diagnosis, thirteen
years after coming to camp, I hope to be a
counselor who can inspire the next generation
of campers to come back year after year
because we are all type one until type none.
Eighteen years after diagnosis, thirteen years
after coming to camp, I hope to be a counselor who
can inspire the next generation of campers to come
back year after year because we are all type one
until type none.

Camp Allows Children To:
-Meet other campers with Type 1 Diabetes
-Cope with the daily struggles of
managing diabetes
-Stay safe at camp with 24/7 on-site
medical staff. Partners have included:
*The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
*Geisinger Health System Pediatric Endocrinology
*The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
*Lancaster General Health Family Practice Program
*Marywood University Department of Nutrition & Dietetics
*Neumann University Nurse Practitioner Program
*PennState Hershey Children’s Hospital Pediatric Endocrinology
*The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
& most importantly...have fun!
Diabetes Is A Tough Enemy,
But With Camp It Can
Be Conquered!
Please Call 1-866-SETEBAID Or Visit www.setebaidservices.org
To Join Us For The Best Week Of The Summer!
2016 Schedule:
The Harrisburg Diabetic Youth Camp (HDYC)
July 17-23 in Bethel, PA
Ages 8-12
Camp Setebaid® at Swatara
July 17-23 in Bethel, PA
Ages 13-18
Camp Setebaid® at Mount Luther
July 31-August 6 in Mifflinburg, PA
Ages 8-14
One Week of Type 1 Diabetes Camp: $1,200
Financial Aid Available
Setebaid Services,® Inc.
P.O. Box 196
Winfield, PA 17889

Parent’s Guide for Choosing the
Ultimate Summer Camp
for Your Child

Kids can digress academically and in
other ways if not encouraged to learn over
the summer months. Camp is a growth
experience in many ways, that shapes
one’s character in a fun, controlled and
safe environment. Camp is a place that is
designed to create happy memories, boost
self-confidence, and encourage kids to try
new things that they can’t do in everyday
life. Summer camp is a great place for
your children to make new friends and be
immersed with campers from other countries,
cultures and socioeconomic levels, or
campers who live just blocks away. How do
you choose the ultimate summer camp for
your child?
To ensure the best camp experience possible,
you will want to determine if a fully elective
camp or a specialty camp is the right fit for
your child. Fully elective camps offer multiple
activities for their campers to choose from.
These types of camps create a fun and
exciting atmosphere where your child may
find a passion that they never even knew
they had. Campers who attend fully elective
camps have the opportunity to play a sport,
sing, dance, learn or expand their talents
with musical instruments, participate in water
sports or extreme sports, horseback ride,
and more - all in the same day. Because the
campers choose how they spend their day,
they feel more empowered and independent.
Specialty camps focus on a single sport or
activity. They may rotate everyone through
the same activity at different times. If your
child is one that is only interested in one
sport or passion and wants intense training
in that particular area, specialty camps may
be a great fit for your child. Whether or
not you attend a fully elective camp or a
specialty camp, determining what type of staff
is instructing your child is advisable. Some
summer camps hire counselors based solely
on their availability to work during the summer
and do not require specific skill training.
The ultimate summer camps will hand pick
counselors from around the world based on
their expertise, skill level, and past experience
as a coach or instructor. This provides the
chance for campers to be trained by the best
to be the best.
Because summer camp is truly a magical
experience which builds friendships and
memories for a lifetime, it is important to
find a summer camp that puts an emphasis
on making sure each camper has the best
experience possible. Does the camp show
importance of being a bully free zone? Are
Summer Camp is a great opportunity for children
to develop their passions, learn new skills and
make new friends. Summer break can be pretty
long for kids if they have nothing to do but wait
for school to start again.

activities
planned
throughout the
day and into the evening, ensuring that
campers are engaged and entertained? Are
social activities planned which help build
friendships with other campers? All of these
are extremely important aspects of camp
which will determine your child’s happiness
while away from home. A good program will
make it easy for kids to make friends fast and
will provide avenues to connect with other
campers in positive ways.
Summer camp should be a great experience
for your children and worry-free for you.
The ultimate summer camp should require
background checks for all personnel on site.
Counselors and staff should be good role
models and be expected to provide a safe
environment for all campers. They should be
trained to provide emotional support to those
campers who may become a bit homesick or
need any other type of emotional support. It
would be adviseable to ask the camp you
are considering if they hold counselor
training sessions on how to handle
homesickness, etc.
Finding the ultimate summer
camp may involve engaging
your children to be a part
of the decision making
process. Have them with
you as you look through
brochures and camp
websites. This creates
excitement and
anticipation for
your child,
and
allows
them to
be instrumental
in deciding where they attend
summer camp. Camp is a gift that each child
will benefit from and remember for a lifetime.
Camp offers children a chance to be
productive, independent and goal-oriented
in a fun, nurturing and safe environment.
The ultimate summer camp will provide your
children with a lifetime of memories, new
friends, and new skill sets. Take the time to
research the living quarters, activities offered,
and safety precautions taken at each camp
you are considering. Your children will benefit
greatly from this experience that will stay with
by Jodie Snyder

507-214-2200 CampPillsbury.com
Five, 2 WEEK sleepaway sessions begin June 12th to August 21st.
Camp Pillsbury offers :
Campers choose their daily activities,
making each day special. Campers stay in
temperature controlled dormitories, not
tents or cabins. The on-site dining hall,
theater, flying trapeze, indoor gym, soccer
field and many other amenities make this
camp a hit with campers.
Camp Pillsbury’s staff consists of highly
skilled counselors who are experts in
their individual fields. This provides
campers with a unique opportunity to
learn or perfect their own personal skills
in the activities of their choosing.
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Horseback Riding
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5 Benefits of
Sending your Child
to Nature Camp
Those of us who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s
spent plenty of time building forts outside, imagining
we were pirates or fairies, independently playing
until the sun went down. That’s how we played, but
according to recent studies,

We were really doing much more. In fact,
experts say that we were becoming more
creative, dealing with stress and anxiety,
reducing blood pressure, practicing conflict
management and resolution skills, and
developing a conservation ethic. Phew!
There was great freedom in exploring the
world with friends, the only interruption was
being called home for dinner. Way back then,
there were far fewer electronic distractions
pulling at us – no email, no iTechnology, and
no streaming services, and because of that,
no fear of missing out on anything else.
Now that we have fantastic new technology,
more connectivity through devices, and
advances in realistic experiences in a digital
world, perhaps a suggestion of “go spend a
week at nature camp” can seem simplistic to
today’s kids. But research suggests that it
can be a powerful and beneficial thing. The
list of benefits of sending your child to summer
camp is a long one, so let’s narrow the field
some, and look at just 5.
1. Unstructured Time :
Many children today are ruled by schedules,
guidelines, policies, and timetables. Your child
may thrive being busy, but allowing them some
unstructured time during summer camp can also be
liberating. Children are innately creative, and in the
absence of an activity with specified outcome, kids will
come up with interesting scenarios to play out.
2. Unplugged Experiences:
Nature camp is the perfect place to unplug from
electronic devices and plug into the world around
us, reaching for new experiences in nature. Life
plugged in is virtual, but life unplugged at nature
camp, that’s reality. Your camper will come
home being able to communicate face to face,
explain to you how to play random games, tell
you potentially lame nature jokes, and do so while
making eye contact.

3. Increased Activity:
Children attending summer camp will be non-stop
busy with exploring the world around them. They
may be hiking, swimming, canoeing, tree climbing,
foraging, shooting archery, playing games, and more.
But, in addition to staying active physically, they will
also keep their brains active with arts and crafts, puzzle
solving, scientific experimentation and more.
5. Imagination:
5. Campers at nature camp are often given the opportunity
to learn about bugs, trees, birds, mammals, snakes, water
and other natural topics. This in itself is fun, but when
campers are taught about some of these same topics while
immersed in a created environment, it becomes even more
engaging and memorable. It’s easy to learn about how to
survive in the woods, but wouldn’t it be more fun to pretend
that we are now living during a zombie apocalypse, and the
only way to survive is to learn to make a shelter that is hidden
from the rest of the world. It’s one thing to learn how to shoot a bow
and arrow at the archery range, but it’s all the more exciting if you get to
dress up like Robin Hood, or the Arrow.
4. Less Stress and More Happiness:
Studies have shown that people who spend time in
nature are better able to focus, heal faster, and
are more generous. A study out of the University
of Rochester found that people who spent time
in nature behaved better towards one another.
What a great thing to experience in summer
camp!
Summer camp is an invaluable experience for campers, teen volunteers, Camp Staff
and parents on many levels. Come for the fun, experience the nature, and reap the
many benefits of nature camp the whole rest of the year.
by Tara Rogness

TNI Discovery Day Camp
Experiential Education
along the River
The Nature Institute is an organization tasked
with the restoration, preservation and restoration
of over 400 acres of bluff top property along the
Mississippi River.

TNI has been in existence since 1980 when
a group of concerned citizens saved the
property from being sold and subdivided.
Since that time, more land has been added,
education programs have flourished and
we have become a regional hotspot for
restoration information. There was camp here
bore TNI was created. In 1928, the YWCA
ran a camp for women in these woods and
prairies. The camp was run out of Talahi
Lodge, the same exact building we use today,
and offered lots of activities such as hiking,
swimming, and horseback riding. We still run
camp today but it is a bit different that it was in
the 20s.
Summer Camp is our largest and oldest
education program at The Nature Institute.
It has existed since 1982 and has run every
summer season. We currently host over 400
children, ages 3 to 18, during the summer.
Our property consists of forest, prairie and
wetland, in the form of streams and ponds.
Our education programs focus on these
three habitats and we are always looking
for ways to immerse students and campers
more deeply into nature. Our education
programs focus on the environment and
genuine experience. Experiential education is
a relatively new concept in which “educators
purposefully engage with learners in direct
experience and focused reflection in order
to increase knowledge, develop skills, clarify
values, and develop people’s capacity to
contribute to their communities.” (Association
for Experiential Education)
Our Discovery Day Camp is a unique program
in that we see the kids up to five days in a
row and they are able to have a prolonged

exposure to nature in its purest form. Some
favorite activities at TNI include Mississippi
River watershed monitoring, geology
explorations and vertical tree climbing. All
of these activities allow campers to get their
hands dirty and create a memory that lasts
a lifetime. That is what summer camp is all
about.
The Mississippi River watershed monitoring
is a beloved activity because it allows
children to understand what makes a stream
clean. They look for and identify benthic
macroinvertebrates living in the water, test
the water with chemicals and look for signs
of erosion along the stream bed. This is a
very important citizen science effort and our
campers are able to make a difference by
collecting data and learning what they can do
to keep streams and rivers cleans
Geology explorations make a topic that is so
difficult to understand a little more attainable.
Our camp is located on top of 100 foot tall
limestone bluffs, but for this program we are
able to hike to the bottom of this bluff and
see all the layers. You can actually see the
limestone time line. Limestone is formed layer
by layer and when you are standing on top it
is hard to understand that the top layer is the
youngest, but when you are at the bottom you
can actually see it. In addition to experiencing
the magnitude to the bluffs, campers are
able to become archaeologists looking for
fossils. We mostly find fossils from around the
Ordovician period.
The Mississippi River
watershed monitoring is a
beloved activity because
it allows children to
understand what makes a
stream clean.
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“

A new program we introduced last summer
that was a huge hit was vertical tree climbing.
We invited some professionals out to assess
our trees and they chose an old, and very tall
oak tree to prepare for campers. Campers
were then allowed the opportunity to climb
into the canopy of this oak tree. They were
able to see the world from a squirrel’s point of
view, all while being safely tied into a harness.
Only the older campers had this opportunity
and it will certainly come back in the future.
Summer camp is about experience. Most
summer camps offer adventure courses,
swimming, horseback riding and many other
things. The Nature Institute offers a simple
camp that focuses on nature to create that
experience. As an organization we want to
teach sustainability and conservation, as a
camp we are able to do that by offering fun
experiences that make campers want to do
better by composting, recycling and making
sustainable decisions. The only way we can
have nature for the future is to get kids outside
today.
Ramona Puskar,
Education Assistant
The Nature Institute
www.thenatureinstitute.org
by Patricia Brown

Choosing the
right camp
for your young
marine biologist
Does your child love the ocean and all the
mysteries that lie within? Does a stroll on
the beach take hours because you pause
to explore every tide pool, every shell, and
every suspicious shadow in the waves?
If so, it’s time to send your kiddo to a
marine science camp!

In order to choose the right one, you’ll want
to determine what your child’s goals are
and which program can meet those goals.
For instance, does your little camper like
to be outdoors in the sun, in the dirt, in the
sand, in the water? Does your camper want
the opportunity to be able to see and even
touch animals? Maybe your camper is more
academic and wants time in a laboratory,
learning from real scientists in their own work
environment. Does your child love this planet
so much that protecting it is his or her life’s
dream? By asking the right questions of each
program’s camp directors, you should be able
to figure out what program can promise your
son or daughter the summer of their dreams.
Most summer camp programs that begin in
June will have a fairly complete idea of their
daily agenda by early spring, and they should
be more than happy to share it with you.
As the parent, you may have your own
personal goals for the camp and these are
important to take into consideration as well.
Are you able to drop off and pick up your
child at any time or do you need a program
that offers extended care or even overnight
options? Are you able to pack your child’s

lunch every day, or do you prefer a camp
that provides meals? Are you aiming for
your kiddo to have a super fun and carefree
summer or does the academic content matter
most? These are all important things for
you to ask yourself when choosing a camp
for your young marine scientist. Another
subject that is absolutely crucial is safety.
Does your child have any food allergies or
any other medical needs? It’s important to
be completely honest with your camp staff to
ensure your child’s well-being, especially at
these physically active, outdoorsy programs
that frequently take place around plants
or animals to which your child might have
allergies. Behavioral conditions for which your
child may or may not be medicated are also
very important details for your counselors to
be aware of. While some parents may have
concerns that disclosed conditions will alter
their child’s camp experience, the truth is that
informing the counselors in advance ensure
that everyone is prepared and that their time
at camp will be smooth sailing!
For so many children, animals are the most
powerful source of inspiration. Camps that
give children the opportunity to thrive in
an environment where the love of animals
is encouraged, are priceless. A child who
participates in a marine science camp may
grow into an adult who protects our oceans,
teaches future generations, or dedicates
their life to caring for animals. In fact, so
many marine scientists can point to specific
experiences in their childhoods when the
course of their life was changed forever, and
very frequently this point is a camp or a class
when they had the chance to study what they
loved. Providing this opportunity to your child
may ultimately be so much more than just the
answer to the question, “What will I do with my
kid this summer?”
By Terran McGinnis
Camps that give children the
opportunity to thrive in an
environment where the love
of animals is encouraged, are
priceless.

Summer is coming and so is S.E.A.
Camp! Children are invited to join the
crew at Marineland Dolphin Adventure
for a fun-filled week of science,
activities, exploration, beach combing
and of course… DOLPHINS! S.E.A.
Camp is split into two age groups.
S.E.A. Camp I: 7-9 years old.
S.E.A. Camp II: 10-12 years old.
Teenagers! T.E.E.N. Camp is
exclusively JUST FOR YOU! Interested
in the marine science field? This
exceptional opportunity is jam packed
with field studies and lab experiments.
Complete with a kayaking trip by our
partners at Ripple Effect, this
opportunity is a must! Of course this
experience would not be complete without
DOLPHINS!
9600 Oceanshore Blvd. · St. Augustine, FL 32080
904-471-1111 x 103 · www.marineland.net
From June 8th—August 13th, Monday—Thursday
AVAILABILITY IS LIMITED

Why High School Students
Should Participate in E-STEM
Related Academic Camps
While summer is a time for many high school students to
relax or work, it shouldn’t be a time to stop learning. There
are many things high school students can do to ensure they
are successful when they return to school and summer camps
play a critical role in promoting readiness.

They can be key in helping students
achieve success, especially in the E-STEM
(environmental education, science,
technology, engineering and math) fields.
According to ACA, E-STEM related summer
camps have been among the most popular
additions over the past five years and for good
reason. But, what are the benefits of these
programs for high school students?
Research Says…
Traditionally, summer has been a time for
students to take a break from learning.
Unfortunately, this results in a significant
drop in student knowledge, especially
in the fields of environmental education,
science, technology, engineering and
math (E-STEM). The National Summer
Learning Association reports that all students
experience learning losses when they do
not engage in educational activities during
the summer. Students typically score lower
on standardized tests at the end of summer
vacation than they do on the same tests at
the beginning of the summer.1 Also, most
students lose an average of about two months
of grade level equivalency in math skills and
low-income students lose more than two
months in reading skills.1
A Taste of Things to Come
An E-STEM related academic camp is a
great way to get high school students ready
for the challenges of college and future
professions. The transition from high school
to college is often overwhelming for students
and often leaves them with a wealth of
questions; whether or not to go to college,
where to go, what to major in and what to
do after graduation. Often these kinds of
E-STEM related academic camps offer high
school students the opportunity to get a feel
for college and a profession in a way that
is challenging, but also rewarding and fun.
Courses can offer access to material students
wouldn’t normally receive, opening them up to
a world of career and personal opportunities.
E-STEM related academic camps are not only
designed to nurture an interest in a specific
subject area but they can offer students either
high school and/or college credits allowing
them to have a head start over their peers
when they enter college full-time. Another
great aspect of E-STEM related academic
camps is although participation in these
programs is by no means a guarantee, taking
part in a summer program of this kind can
also prove beneficial when completing college
applications.
Specialized Environment
Many camps have specialized programs,
which are particularly useful if a high school
student already has firm ideas about their
future career plans. These help students
focus, and build on, areas in which they
excel. For example, students who have a
high interest in renewable energies or water
conservation can find programs that will
allow them to mix with like-minded peers,
and learn in an age-appropriate, high-paced
environment with a hands-on approach.
Individualized Attention
According to the National Center for
Educational Statistics in 2011, the average US
high school class sizes for specialize subjects,
which include STEM subjects, ranged from
16 to 31 students. E-STEM related academic
camps such as ecology, wildlife research,
renewable energies and environmental
conservation are often capped at fewer than
a twelve campers per group. The advantages
of these small group sizes can be seen in how
a student perceives themselves as well as
how they present themselves to others. These
programs encourage one-on-one attention
and ensure all students have the opportunity
to excel in an environment that can be tailored
to their needs. Thus, leading to students

feeling higher levels of self-esteem, self-worth
and morale.
Outdoor and Field-based Learning
Traditional classrooms are replaced with
outdoor classrooms or facilities designed
exclusively for individual programs. An
outdoor classroom provides access to ways
of learning that may not be possible in a
traditional classroom. It provides opportunities
for students to interpret, predict and analyze
information derived from and connected to
real life situations.2
Supportive Relationships
For many students, high school is filled
with changes, challenges and excitement.
Educators and parents want students to
be prepared both from an educational
perspective but also from an emotional and
social perspective. ACA has done extensive
research to determine that summer camps
play a critical role in helping students
develop supportive relationships. ACA
determined that by developing supportive
mentoring relationships, students experience
enhanced school performance, and improved
relationships with parents, reduced drug and
alcohol use and decreased incidents of youth
violence.3
Overall, summer camps breaks down barriers
and teach students how to work within their
current community to accomplish a goal or
project. Life long relationships are made at
camp and these supportive networks continue
throughout life to help students prepare for
college and future careers.
Mix of Activities
E-STEM related academic camps have a
diverse mix of activities, unlike a school
setting in which students move subjects
throughout the day, frequently in lecture
style settings. More than half of the day at
summer camp is spent outside and campers
participate in a wide variety of activities. Even
though E-STEM related academic camps
are educational in nature, they are mixed
with healthy doses of physical activity and
relaxation. This allows campers proper time
and space to both process the activities in
which they take part in and to approach future
activities with an open and alert mind.
Fun!
The whole point of summer camp is for
campers to have fun. So it goes without
saying that camp activities are designed to
emphasize fun, even those related to subject
areas in which students are traditionally less
than enthusiastic during the school year. In
that regard, E-STEM related summer camp
programs aren’t intended to compete with or
replace the learning that takes place during
the school year, but to enhance it to ensure
our students’ success.
Whatever high school students are searching
for from an E-STEM related summer camp, all
of them offer a whole host of benefits, many of
them life-long.
by Jenny Bushmaker
Director of Camp and Family Programs
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center
1. “The Achievement Gap: What Happens to
Children During the Summer?” Retrieved from
http://www.summerlearning.org/?page=know_
the_facts.
2. Winters, J., Ring, T., Burriss, K. (2010).
Cultivating math and science in a school
garden. Childhood Education, 86,248G –
248J.
3. Stephen Gray Wallace, MS Ed. (2013
November). Ready, Set, Go: How Camp
Prepares Children for Lives of Success.
Retrieved from http://www.acacamps.org/
resource-library/camping-magazine/ready-
set-go-how-camp-prepares-children-lives-
success.

Interviews
Q. Howlonghasyourcampbeenoperational?
A. The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) was
founded in 1972 and camps have been offered
here since 1977. Today, there are a greater number
of camps throughout the year due to an increase
in demand and because of the unique nature of
the experiences offered. Many campers return year
after year until they become too old to attend camp,
wherein they become junior naturalists so they
can instill the love for nature and camp in the next
generation!
Q. Where are you located?
A. The Environmental Nature Center is located in
Newport Beach, California. The center is a short
walk from from the beach, so it is usually nice and
cool here, even in the Summer. We are located just
off of Pacific Coast Highway. The address is 1601 E
16th St, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Despite the fact
the center is located in Newport Beach, it stretches
across 3.5 acres and contains 14 different plant
communities!
Q. What is your camp’s philosophy?
A. The philosophy here at the ENC, for school
programs, scout groups, camps, and all of our
programs, is to provide quality education through
hands-on experience with nature. The camps offer
the children a chance to become engaged with
the current theme provided by the camp, but
more importantly to grow and interact with their
environment and fellow campers. The goal is to
nurture a child’s natural curiosity and foster the
development of his or her knowledge through
authentic experiences. The camp teachers integrate
activities, play, art, crafts, hiking, experiments, music,
group interaction, individualized instruction, and so
much more to benefit each camper the most.
Q. What does your camp specialize in?
A. The camps at the Environmental Nature Center
always keep a keen eye toward environmental issues,
though the camp themes themselves vary greatly
from “Mad Science” and “Ingenious Inventions”
Camp Director for Environmental Education
Lori Whalen
Interview With
Ph: (949) 645-8489
mail: lori@encenter.org
ENVIRONMENTAL
EDUCATION CENTER
1601 16TH STREET
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
WWW.ENCENTER.ORG

to “Under the Sea” and “Planet Protectors.” Camp
teachers write their curriculum specifically for the
camp, so the children are provided with different
content and activities each session. The materials
taught are dynamic and fresh to accommodate
returning campers as well as those attending for the
first time.
Q. What activities do you offer?
A. The camp activities are chosen and designed by
the camp teachers specifically for the theme and age
groups of the given session. During “Mad Science,”
younger campers may be experimenting with a plant’s
ability to absorb colors and water while the older
campers may be exploring non-Newtonian fluids. A
camp occurring during “Under the Sea” could find
younger campers designing their own sea creatures
as older students grapple with the ramifications of
habitat destruction through a game. There are always
a new variety of activities being offered from one
camp to the next.
Q. What are the typical session lengths and
approximate pricing for your camp?
A. Camps occur during the summer as well as during
the winter and spring breaks from school. This
includes seven to eight one-week sessions during the
summer, two one-week sessions during the winter
break, a one-week session for President’s Week and
a one-week session for spring break. The camps run
from Monday to Thursday, 9 AM until 1 PM (unless
otherwise noted), with the option of extending your
camper’s day until 3 PM by enrolling them in after
camp. The price for camp is $175 per session and for
after camp is $80, with members to the nature center
getting a 10% discount.
Q. How much staff do you have and how do
you select your staff?
A. The staff at the ENC that teach the camps are
the same wonderful staff that also teach school
programs, scout programs, community enrichment
events, traveling naturalist programs (where we come
to you), and summer, fall, winter, and spring camps
at the ENC! The staff is comprised of 15 naturalists/
teachers as well as a camp director and numerous
junior naturalists so each camper gets the attention
he or she needs. The staff is knowledgeable about
teaching techniques, which activities are beneficial
for the growth of children... they know about plants
and animals from a multitude of ecosystems... They
are also first aid and CPR certified. The staff is hired
because of their ability to teach, but more importantly
for their desire to work with children.
Q. Why should parents send their kids to your
camp?
A. Because the kids love it! And the parents love it! The
camps allow children a chance to supplement what
they’re learning in school with real-life experiences.
Campers become so engaged in what they’re doing
they often don’t realize how much they’re learning.
The ENC provides a safe, nurturing, educational
setting in which the children can enrich their lives.
Attending the ENC’s nature camp is an easy way to
make both children and parents happy.
Q. When does your camp enrollment start and
finish?
A. Teaching outdoors or “going back to the basics” of
using nature to learn and grow is becoming more and
more popular. The ENC has been excelling in outdoor
education through camps for almost forty years, and
the camps continue to improve.
Q. Is there anything else that would be helpful
for parents to know about your camp?
A. All of the information about the camps can be
found on our website at encenter.org. we can be
reached at (949) 645-8489.

Interviews
Q. Howlonghasyourcampbeenoperational?
A. Dinosaur Ridge has offered Summer Camps for
9 years. After an initial run from 1996 to 2003,
we re-opened the camp in 2012 to focus on the
paleontologic and geologic wonders that we have
to offer.
Q. Where are you located?
A. We are located north of Morrison, Colorado off of
C-470 and Alameda Parkway. We’re just east of Red
Rocks Park.
Q. What is your camp’s philosophy?
A. Dinosaur Ridge Summer Day Camp Program
provides campers with opportunities to actively
participate in scientific exploration of the geology
and paleontology at Dinosaur Ridge and the
surrounding areas. Using nationally recognized
fossil sites, we teach through several hands-on
educational activities that inspire campers to be
enthusiastic about science.
Q. What does your camp specialize in?
A.Ourcampspecializesinpaleontologyandgeology.
Q. What activities do you offer?
A. We offer the unique experience of allowing your
campers to explore Colorado’s Age of Dinosaurs
through hands-on activities with over 300 dinosaur
footprints that are 100 million years old and dozens
of dinosaur bones that are 150 million years old.
We’re one of the only camps that offers hands-on
exploration of actual fossil sites.
Q. What are the typical session lengths and
approximate pricing for your camp?
A. Each session lasts 1 week, Monday through Friday,
9am-3pm and costs $250 per session.
Camp Director for Dinosaur Discovery Camp
Amber Cain
Interview With
Ph: (303)697-3466
mail: amber_cain@dinoridge.org
DINOSAUR DISCOVERY CAMP
16831 W. ALAMEDA PKWY,
MORRISON, CO 80465
WWW.DINORIDGE.ORG

Q. How much staff do you have and how do
you select your staff?
A. Two Dinosaur Ridge staff members, who run the
educational programs at Dinosaur Ridge, also run the
Summer Camps. College students who are majoring
in education and science will assist.
Q. Why should parents send their kids to your
camp?
A. We are an outdoor camp which offers the unique
experienceforcamperstointeractdirectlywithnatural
exposures of fossil dinosaur footprints and an inactive
quarry with exposed dinosaur bones. We focus on
outdoor environmental education by encouraging
kids to study, question, and interpret the information
we can learn from the rocks and fossils located here.
Q. When does your camp enrollment start and
finish?
A. Camp enrollment begins February 1st and ends
Friday, May 24th. If there is space, late enrollment is
allowed up to 2 weeks prior to the start of the camp
session for an additional late fee.
Q. Is there anything else that would be helpful
for parents to know about your camp?
A. Fossils and Fun Camp: Explore fossils at Dinosaur
Ridge. Measure dinosaur footprints and trackways.
Learn about fossilization through hands-on
experiments and activities. Explore local geology and
create a rock collection from local rock formations.
Conduct experiments to visualize and understand
ancient environments. Study and measure dinosaur
bones. Excavate replica dinosaur bones. Field Trips
to Dinosaur Ridge, Red Rocks Park, the Hogback
Geology Trail and Morrison Natural History Museum.
Junior Geologists Camp: Learn about rocks and
minerals with 5 fun-filled days of activities. Make
rock and mineral collections. Observe erosion and
weathering processes through experimentation.
Learn how different formations are formed. Conduct
experiments that illustrate basic geological principles
and processes. Learn to identify rocks and minerals
with techniques that geologist use. Field Trips to
Dinosaur Ridge,Triceratops Trail, School of Mines
Geology Museum, Red Rocks Park, and the Hogback
Geology Trail. Junior Paleontologist Camp: Study and
measure dinosaur bones. Make your own dinosaur.
Excavate a replica dinosaur skeleton. Measure and
explore dinosaur tracks. Make skeletal models,
trackway models, and ancient environment models.
Interpret fossils and ancient environments. Take field
trips to Dinosaur Ridge, Triceratops Trail, and Morrison
Natural History Museum.
Q. What is the best way for parents to reach
you to register for Camp?
A. We work Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm
if you want to call us at 303-697-3466 x 101 or x 107,
but the best way to contact us would be via email at:
Tours@dinoridge.org

Summer Camps
CAMP CATEGORIES
SUMMER CAMPS PROVIDE ENRICHING PROGRAMS, CARE, AND
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS.
ADVENTURE CAMPS PROVIDE KIDS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN
ABOUT THE OUTDOORS AND BE INVOLVED IN ACTIVITIES LIKE
CAMPING, CANOEING, HIKING,& BACKPACKING.
ART CAMPS HELP CHILDREN SHOWCASE AND GROW THEIR HIDDEN
TALENTS IN DANCE, FILMMAKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, PERFORMING
ARTS, ETC.
ACADEMIC CAMPS HELP CHILDREN BROADEN THEIR HORIZONS IN
THEIR CHOICE OF STUDIES.
AFTER SCHOOL CAMPS ARE GENERALLY HELD FOR ELEMENTARY
& JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS. THESE CAMPS PROVIDE QUALITY
EDUCATION ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS LOTS OF FUN.
SPORTS FANTASY CAMPS ARE A CROSS BETWEEN VACATION AND
TRAINING CAMP. YOU’RE PAYING FOR THE PRIVILEGE TO SPEND A
FEW DAYS HANGING OUT WITH YOUR IDOLS .
ACADEMIC CAMPS
AFTER SCHOOL CAMPSADVENTURE CAMPS
ARTS CAMPS FANTASY CAMPS

SPORTS CAMPS NURTURE THE ATHLETIC TALENTS IN CHILDREN AND
BUILD CONFIDENCE AND SELF ESTEEM THROUGH TEAMWORK AND
FRIENDLY COMPETITION.
THESE CAMPS PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY
SUITED TO THIS TIME OF SEASON INCLUDING SNOWBOARDING,
SKIING, ETC.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS PROVIDE AN EMPHASIS ON HUMAN VALUES,
A SENSE OF BELONGING AND COMMUNITY, AND HELP CHILDREN
DEVELOP SELF CONFIDENCE AND SELF ESTEEM.
STUDY ABROAD CAMPS PROMOTE THE RICHNESS AND DIVERSITY
OF LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AT UNIVERSITIES & PLACES OF
HIGHER LEARNING ACROSS THE WORLD.
THESE CAMPS TYPICALLY INCLUDE STUDY ABROAD, ACADEMIC &
COLLEGE PREP, TOURS AND TRAVELS, OUTDOOR & ADVENTURE,
AND VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY, ETC.
RELIGIOUS CAMPS DEVELOP SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE,
PHILANTHROPIC QUALITIES, AND A SENSE OF DEVOTION.
RELIGIOUS CAMPS SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS
SPORTS CAMPS
WINTER CAMPS TEEN PROGRAM CAMPS
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Picking the perfect retreat for your little campers doesn’t have to be a
daunting task. Help your kids gear up for a great camp experience with our
detailed Camp Directory.
SUMMER CAMPS
DIRECTORY
GREEN RIVER PRESERVE
Cedar Mountain, NC 28718
Ph: (828) 698-8828
www.greenriverpreserve.org
ANGELES CREST CHRISTIAN CAMP
Fullerton, CA 92831
Ph: (714) 870-9190
www.angelescrest.com
CAMP LANTERN CREEK
Montgomery, TX 77356
Ph: (936) 597-8225
www.camplanterncreek.com/
SHAKESPEARE’S SPRITES
Boulder, CO 80309
Ph: (303) 492-1973
www.coloradoshakes.org/education-
outreach/camps/sprites
DECATHLON SPORTS CLUB
Redwood City, CA 94062
Ph: (650) 260-2280
www.decathlonsportsclub.com
CAMP ZOOFARI
Houston, TX 77030
Ph: (713) 533-6500
www.houstonzoo.org
ROCK-N-WATER CHRISTIAN CAMPS
Lotus, CA 95651
Ph: (800) 738-0555
www.rocknwater.com/
SPRING BREAK CAMP
Golden, CO 80401
Ph: (720) 851-7700
https://rec.cityofgolden.net/wbwsc/
webtrac.wsc/wbsearch.html?wbsi=si&xx
mod=ar&tv=time&xxhouseno=xxho
GAMEBREAKER BOYS LACROSSE
CAMP LAKE FOREST
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Ph: (800) 944-7112
http://laxcamps.com/

MOUNTAIN MEADOW RANCH
SUMMER CAMP
Susanville, CA 96130
Ph: (530) 257-4419
www.mountainmeadow.com
DESIGN CONNECT CREATE!PHYSICS
CAMP FOR YOUNG WOMEN
Dallas, TX 75080
Ph: (214) 697-2673
www.designconnectcreate.org/
CAMPGEN
Austin, TX 78751
Ph: (512) 808-4044
https://genaustin.org/
CAMP BROADWAY
New York, NY 10010
Ph: (212) 575-2929
www.campbroadway.com
CAMP VICTORY
Zumbro Falls, MN 55991
Ph: (507) 843-2329
THE GODDARD SCHOOL CYPRESS
Cypress, TX 77429
Ph: (281) 320-1885
www.goddardschool.com
IROQUOIS SPRINGS
Rock Hill, NY 12775
Ph: (631) 462-2550
https://iroquoissprings.com/
POK-O-MACCREADY CAMPS
Willsboro, NY 12996
Ph: (800) 982-3538
www.pokomac.com
CHOP POINT SUMMER CAMP
Woolwich, ME 04579
Ph: (207) 443-5860
http://choppointcamp.com/
FUTURE STARS DAY CAMPS
ARMONK, NY 10504
Ph: (914) 273-8500
www.fscamps.com
WINGS TO FLY
Mayer, AZ 86333
Ph: (602)286-0313
MASON GROSS SCHOOL OF THE
ARTS SUMMER ARTS CAMPS
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Ph: (848) 932-5241
http://www.masongross.rutgers.edu/
NCA - UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA-
HUNTSVILLE
Huntsville, AL 35899
Ph: (800) 622-2946
SENSATIONAL SEEDS
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Ph: (481) 481-8123
http://www.dbg.org/
CAMP WINADU
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Ph: (800) 494-6238
www.campwinadu.com/
TADA WEEK-LONG MUSICAL
THEATER CAMP
New York, NY 10001
Ph: (212) 252-1619
www.tadatheater.com
CAMP OLYMPIA
Trinity, TX 75862
Ph: (936) 594-2541
www.campolympia.com
CRICKET LANE FARM
Alton, NH 03809
Ph: (603) 389-8802
SUMMER CAMPS DIRECTORY

NO 1 SOCCER CAMP WESTTOWN
SCHOOL
West Chester, PA 19382
Ph: (843) 270-0596
http://www.no1soccercamps.com/
CLUB SCIENTIFIC SUMMER SCIENCE
CAMP
Cumming, GA 30189
Ph: (404) 932-2552
http://www.clubscientificnorthgeorgia.com
HOLT ADOPTEE CAMP
Eugene, OR 97402
Ph: (541) 687-2202
http://www.holtinternational.org/
CAMP KALEIDOSCOPE
Lebanon, NH 03766
Ph: (603)448-5121
http://recreation.lebnh.net/
FC BOULDER SUMMER SOCCER
CAMP
Boulder, CO 80303
Ph: (303) 443-8877
http://fcboulder.com/
YOUTH MYSTERY SCHOOL
Eagle Point, OR 97524
Ph: (916)660-1962
http://www.ninegates.org/
SARASOTA YOUTH SAILING CAMP
ParkwaySarasota, FL 34236
Ph: (941) 504-4236
http://www.sarasotayouthsailing.org/
SUTTLE LAKE UNITED METHODIST
Sisters, OR 97759
Ph: (541) 595-6663
http://www.umcmission.org/
THE KELLER POINTE SUMMER CAMP
KELLER, TX 76248
Ph: (817)473-4308
http://www.cityofkeller.com/
CAMP KEYSTONE
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Ph: (818) 889-2224
http://www.campkeystone.com/
CAMP FRENCH WOODS
Hancock, NY 13783
Ph: (845) 887-5600
http://frenchwoods.com/
THE LEGENDS BASEBALL
EXPERIENCE CAMP
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Ph: (650) 387-4427
http://www.menloparklegends.com/
GIRL SCOUTS CAMPS AT SAN
JANCINTO
Houston, TX 77098
Ph: (713) 292-0300
http://www.gssjc.org/
CAMP LINCOLN BOYS CAMP
Lake Hubert, MN 56459
Ph: (800) 242-1909
http://www.lincoln-lakehubert.com/
ADIDAS TENNIS CAMP AT CHOATE
ROSEMARY HALL
Wallingford, CT 06492
Ph: (800) 944-7112
http://tenniscamper.com/
GAME ON SPORTS CAMPS 4 GIRLS
-LAKE FOREST SUMMER
Northbrook, IL 60062
Ph: (847) 229-9959
http://gameonsportscamp.com/
GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHERN
ARIZONA DAY CAMP
Tucson, AZ 85711
Ph: (520)327-2288
http://www.girlscoutssoaz.org/
CAROLINA COURTS BASKETBALL
CAMPS
Concord, NC 28025
Ph: (704) 935-5501
http://concord.carolinacourts.com/

SEA TURTLE CAMP
Wilmington, NC 28411
Ph: (910) 686-4611
http://www.seaturtlecamp.com/
HEARTLAND HOCKEY CAMP
Deerwood, MN 56444
Ph: (218) 820-1604
http://heartlandhockey.com/
HURON FOREST CAMP CEDARRIDGE
Oscoda, MI 48750
Ph: (989) 739-3571
http://www.campcedarridge.org/
CIRCESTEEM
Chicago, IL 60640
Ph: (312) 732-4564
http://circesteem.org/
CAMP ORCHARD HILL
Dallas, PA 18612
Ph: (570) 333-4098
NEW PROSPECT ELEMENTARY
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Ph: (770) 667-2800
ESTHER JACKSON
Roswell, GA 30076
Ph: (770) 594-5290
CANYON CREEK CHRISTIAN
ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP
Richardson, TX 75080
Ph: (972) 231-4890
http://www.cccatx.org/
CAMP KIWANIS
Amarillo, TX 79124
Ph: (806) 553-3173
http://www.gs-top.org/
ABINGTON YMCA
Abington, PA 19001
Ph: (215) 884-9622
https://philaymca.org/
LASER QUEST - DULUTH
Duluth, GA 30096
Ph: (905) 678-7272
http://www.laserquest.com/
TUALATIN RIVERKEEPERS SUMMER
DAY CAMP
Tualatin, OR 97062
Ph: (503) 218-2580
http://tualatinriverkeepers.org/
SANDY SPRINGS FUNHOUSE
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Ph: (404) 843-1121
http://ssfunhouse.com/
HIDDEN CREEK FARM
Ruckersville, VA 22968
Ph: (434) 985-4309
ASU CAMPS-SUN DEVIL SOFTBALL
CAMPS
Tempe, AZ 85282
Ph: (480) 965-3973
US PERFORMING ARTS AT AMHERST
COLLEGE
Amherst, MA 01002
Ph: (415) 924-6442
http://www.usperformingarts.com/
Amherst-camps-3courses.php
LINDEN WOODS FARM
Durham, NH 03824
Ph: (603) 659-8210
http://www.lindenwoodsfarm.com
NINJA GAMES & BRICKS 4 GIRLS
Gresham, OR 97030
Ph: (503) 674-2880
http://www.bricks4kidz.com/

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