Did your teenager love summer camp as a child?
Do they need a job but can’t work during the school year because of homework and activities? Maybe you’re ready for your teen to get employment experience, but still have some carefree time outdoors away from electronics. Day or overnight camp is the perfect place for teens to transition to the world of the employed. The paycheque is nice, but being a camp counselor has other rewards, too.
With summer calendars quickly filling up, it can be hard to try and squeeze in one more thing. But if you have never sent your kids to a summer camp, here are seven reasons why you should consider it!
Whether you're looking for enrichment for your child, a way to keep your kids occupied and supervised while you work, or need a short reprieve from parenting, there's sure to be a summer camp that's the right fit for your child and family.
There are few things more exciting in a kid’s life than their first sleepaway camp. How do you prepare your kids – and yourself – for this big event? Drawing on my own experiences as the parent of a teenager who’s a happy camper, as well as conversations with other parents, I’ve identified seven things you should do.
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