Leslie Paris, Children's Nature: The Rise of the American Summer Camp New York: New York University Press, 2008

Overnight Summer Camp is about learning Most adults think camp is more about Fun than life skills but nothing could be further from the truth

Each spring, Jewish parents nationwide engage in the sacred and holy ritual of writing checks to summer camp Josie, 8 years old, is going to overnight camp for the first time this year, which has made me reflect on my own experiences as a child at Camp Ramah in New England

Summer camps for kids can squash a family's shoestring budget A full session for a private overnight camp can cost over $10,000 and nonprofit camps can eat about $500 out of your piggy bank for one week

There are a thousands of summer camps in which to send your children Just turn around and you’ll find one

Choosing a camp is a big decision faced by parents each and every summer And the summer of 2010 is no exception

Today, millions of children suffer from a lack of outdoor exposure and play, summer vacation only increases a parents' concerns about their kids spending days in front of the television, computer or electronic gaming Even with a challenging economy, many parents realize the benefits of investing in their kids' futures with the summer camp experiences

The below article was recently printed in American Way Magazine and was written by Winston Ross It highlights how Overnight Summer Camps can take children away from todays technology and reestablish personal connections

At Overnight Summer Camps, children are given the choice to take risks and try new things This voluntary nature makes children more open to new experiences, with personal satisfaction as their motivation

WASHINGTON, DC -/PRNewswire/ — Today four of the nation's leaders and experts in bringing families and nature together, The Nature Conservancy, REI, Children and Nature Network, and ecoAmerica, announced the launch of Nature Rocks – an initiative created to inspire and empower parents across the country to take their families to play, explore and enjoy quality time in nature

Today's young folks of Illinois people are enjoying less and less time outdoors As parents we know we can have a profound impact on the lives of your offspring

Animals at Summer Camp Say Yes to Letting your kids play with animals this summer as a part of the fun they can have at camp

At long last, parents of children who are going to summer camp for the first time have a choice available that is directly tailored to the needs of their child After listening for years to parents and children expressing what they feel is important for a positive first time summer camp experience, Jeff and Lonnie Lorenz, directors of Swift Nature Camp, have created Discovery Camp, a program designed to meet the specific needs of all new campers and their parents