As parents and campers start to look towards their overnight trip with us this summer, the question of “can I pack my cellphone?” often comes up. With the growing prevalence of campers having cellphones and wanting to bring them on their overnight trip, we’d like to talk about why we do not permit cellphones on overnight trips. First, a clarification:
You took the plunge, bursting with excitement for your child to make amazing camp memories and new friends this summer, and you registered them for overnight camp. Now, March break is over, the sun is up a lot longer, and we’re midway through spring when it hits you: the camp season is right around the corner and they haven’t been
The plastic items we use on a daily basis has become such integral parts of our world that even the thought of cutting it out of our lives can seem intimidating. Why not take baby steps and expose your child to the idea of reducing their use of plastic! This simple step will encourage them to become more informed about
Summer camps: Day camp or overnight camp… That is the question! Though summer may seem far away, parents are already starting to think about what activities will occupy their children’s time over the summer break. This can prove to be a challenge at times because while you’re looking forward to them continuing their growth and development, they are simply looking
The new year signifies fresh beginnings—a chance to wipe the slate clean and start all over again. This is a great opportunity to set resolutions with your child, helping him or her learn the importance of commitment and change. Kids who have not yet hit their teenage years are at a prime age to set resolutions, as their habits are
In an ever-changing society where technology is an integral part of our daily lives, are we really meeting the current needs of students in the acquisition of French as a second language? How can children who opt out of French immersion (for a myriad of reasons) obtain a functional level of bilingualism? Are children graduating from French immersion really bilingual? The
