Find Resources for Summer Camp Sports Equipment: Part 1

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Karen

camp directorsSchool is almost out for the year and summer camp is just around the corner. If you’re a summer camp director, we made it easy for you to stock up on sports equipment and other supplies through our summer camp buyer’s guide for summer camp directors.

Resources for Summer Camp Sports Equipment

Camppage is dedicated to helping camp directors make the summer camp season a success. Here are several quality resources to help you purchase summer sports equipment:

National Sports Products offers a comprehensive selection of sports equipment for baseball, tennis, basketball, volleyball, soccer, hockey, football and other sports. The online store carries everything you’ll need for each of these sports. For example, if you’re looking for baseball equipment, they offer batting tunnels/cages, protective screens, windscreens, ball park netting, field covers, outfield accessories, bases, training aids, pitching mounds and more.

Pro Dunk Hoops is dedicated to offering the best basketball products on the market. They build one of the best baseketball goals/hoops in the industry. Their Pro Dunk, in-ground, adjustable, basketball goals use 1/2 inch thick tempered glass with corrosion protection and are sold with a limited lifetime warranty. They also offer a Hercules, fixed height, in-ground basketball goal for institutional basketball courts and even roof-mounted goals. If you have trouble deciding which is best for you, they offer personalized expert recommendations in 20 seconds with their “basketball goal experts”.

Tennis Plaza offers a one-stop shop for all your tennis equipment needs. The site offers racquets, strings, shoes, balls, bags and more. The online store offers free shipping and free stringing. Tennis Plaza is owned and operated by Racquet World, one of the largest tennis stores in the U.S.

Sports Field Maintenance for Summer Camps

New England Camp Discounter offers athletic and recreational products, archery targets, bleachers, benches, aquatic products, game tables and more.

360 Athletics, Inc. offers 1,600 athletic equipment products including products for racquet sports, rugby & football, track & field, volleyball, baseball, basketball and more. The company provides top quality products and outstanding customer service.

Camppage is one of the nation’s premier online resources for summer camp information in the US and Canada. To find more resources for sports equipment, check out our Sports Equipment for Summer Camps page. You can also explore our Summer Camp Buyer’s Guide for a comprehensive list of other resources for camp directors.

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USA Swimming: The National Governing Body of Competitive Swimming

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Karen

What is USA Swimming

USA Swimming is the official website for the national governing body of competitive swimming in the United States. It is responsible for selecting the US Olympic Swimming team and other teams that represent the U.S. It also governs the overall operation of the sport of swimming within the country.

According to their objective, “Build the base, Promote the sport, Achieve competitive success,” USA Swimming” is a 300,000-member service organization that promotes the culture of swimming by creating opportunities for swimmers and coaches of all backgrounds to participate and advance in the sport through clubs, events and education.”

USA Swimming membership is comprised of swimmers from the age group level to the Olympic Team, as well as coaches and volunteers. Members can get involved through more than 2,800 clubs across the nation.

What You Can Find on the Site

USA Swimming contains contact information, national and worldwide swimming news, discussion forums, meet results, and a searchable database of clubs and teams. It also contains a Tips & Training section to help you improve your performance. The section includes:

  • Training and technique
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Nutrition center
  • Injury Prevention
  • Doping Control

The site also includes a plethora of resources for swimmers, swim clubs, parents, officials, volunteers, coaches, and governance & LSCS.

If your child is serious about swimming, this is the site to check out.

Camppage, A Summer Camp Directory

CampPage.com is another resource that offers summer camp programs that challenge and support kids. If your child is an enthusiastic swimmer or athlete and you are looking for the perfect summer camp check out our online summer camp programs. We offer the following listings:

We also offer loads of other kinds of summer camp programs. Visit our online summer camp directory for more information.

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My Wonderful World: A National Geographic Campaign to Promote Geography

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Karen

adventure campsWhat is the Campaign?

National Geographic’s ‘Mywonderful World’ is “a National Geographic-led campaign—backed by a coalition of national business and non-profit organizations—to expand geographic learning in school, at home, and in communities. We want to give kids the power of global knowledge.” Since the campaign launched, more than 80,000 people have signed up to show their support.

Mywonderfulworld.org challenges users to test their global IQ with online tools such as a survey with sample questions and a challenge with questions from the National Geographic Bee. The campaign targets parents, educators and kids & teens and offers tips and resources. For example, they offer a “Parents Action Kit” and “Top 10 Tips”.

Why The Campaign Is Important

National Geographic believes that young people need to know geography in order to succeed in the world today. They believe youngsters are not getting enough of geography in or out of school. According to statistics, “half of young Americans can’t locate world powers like Japan and India. Twenty percent can’t even find the Pacific Ocean.”

The campaign promotes and advances the importance of global knowledge through the following means: public service advertising, coalition projects, internet resources, policy advocacy, events, and state coordinators.

The Campaign’s Goals:

  1. Give parents and educators ideas and hands-on tools to help children learn about theworld
  2. Increase the number of geographic course offerings in schools
  3. Increase the number of students taking geography and geography-related courses (such as foreign language, environmental science) and participating in geographic activities (field studies, geography clubs)
  4. Increase the number of community organizations that engage kids in learning about the world
  5. Help policy leaders learn about the current geographic literacy crisis and motivate them to take action

Learn more about the campaign, their results and how to get involved on their website. You can join the campaign here.

Camppage, A Summer Camp Directory

CampPage.com is another resource that offers summer camp programs that challenge and support kids in exploring their world. If you are looking for the perfect summer camp for your child check out our online summer camp programs. We offer the following listings:

Sports summer camps
Arts summer camps
Horseback riding summer camps
Adventure camps
Computer camps
Christian summer camps 

We also offer loads of other kinds of summer camp programs. Visit our online summer camp directory for more information.

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Find the Perfect Short-Term Job Adventure

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Karen

Camppage, A Great Resource for Short Term Job Adventures!

Are you looking for opportunities to work, travel, play, live, learn, help, create, experience and grow? Camppage.com’s summer camp job listings is the place to check out! Work, find your passion and explore.

Camppage offers an extensive short-term jobs database and allows you to searchbyU.S.state, and Canadian province. You can find:

Hiking and Backpacking Jobs
Mountain Biking Jobs
Horseback Riding Jobs
Arts Camps Jobs
Sports Camps Jobs

You can also find “Specialty Job Listings by Region” like Wildnerness Adventure/ Travel Jobs, Rock Climbing Jobs, Kayaking Jobs and Paddling Jobs in theUS,Canada, Europe, Asia, South America, Central America, the Pacific Region and theCaribbean.

Some examples of the many employers listed on the site include Bold EarthTeen Adventures, WB Surf Camp, Wilderness Adventures, Wellspring United Kingdom, and Blue Streak Stables Horsemanship Camps.

Check out some of our tips about what you need to know to get a summer camp job: What to Know and Things to Consider,

Camppage, A Summer Camp Directory

CampPage.com is not only a great resource for summercamp jobs, we also offer an extensive database of summer camp listings if you are looking for that perfect camp for your child:

Sports summer camps
Arts summer camps
Horseback riding summer camps
Adventure camps
Computer camps
Christian summer camps

We also offer loads of other kinds of summer camp programs. Visit our online directory of summer camps for more information.

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Great Backpacking Websites for Hiking and Backpacking Summer Campers and Staff

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Karen

adventure campsHiking and backpacking is an outdoor pastime in many parts of the world. It is a wonderful way to get and experience nature and it’s a lot of fun but it also involves skill. Hiking and backpacking summer camps can educate your child about safety, guidelines and selecting the proper equipment. These backpacking sites can also teach them about backpacking skills, gear, outdoor activities and they can give them advice. They also offer summer camps staff and directors the resources they need to purchase equipment and answer questions. Some sites evenhave forums to answer questions.

#1 Backpacker.com – A Backpacking Resource

Backpacker.com is a source for gear reviews, outdoor skills information and advice, and destinations for backpacking, camping,hiking, and other outdoor activities. Here you can plan trips, downloadhikes, find gear, and learn outdoor and survival skills. They also offer a forum, two newsletters and contests. The site is brought to you by Backpacker Magazine.

#2 Backpackingfun.com – Videos and Activism

International Backpacking Association at BackpackingFun.com is dedicated tohelping others understand and enjoy the many benefits the outdoor experiencehas to offer. They encourage everyone to get outside more and backpack. They constantly add fun & entertaining photos, online videos, screensavers, desktopwallpaper, and information to theirwebsite. They are dedicated to promoting, preserving, and protecting backpacking throughout theworld.

Online Videos of the Beautiful Surroundings of Different Hikes

Download or stream videos to experience varying expeditions tohelp you make your trip.

Take Action and Be an Activist

Get involved,write to your legislators,help pushnewlegislation throughout theworld suchas the proposed California Wild Heritage Wilderness Act of 2002 that keepswilderness areas protected.

#3 Hikingandbackpacking.com – Find Best Deals on Outdoor Gear

A quick and easyway to find info onhiker and backpacker activities. It’s also a fastway to find outwhohas the best deals on outdoor gear, including backpacks, hiking boots and shoes, clothing and accessories. They’re constantly searching the Web for best buys and good deals on outdoor gear, but they only recommend deals if they are being offered by awell-known and trusted site. Check out their site to browse thehiking clubs, locate a link to a manufacturer, find a promising trail, or look for a bargain.

#4 Thebackpacker.com – A Place for Beginners

Thebackpacker.com is awebsite dedicated to the backpacking andhiking community. It is intended as a place for beginners to learn about backpacking and also as a gathering place for more experienced backpackers. Many peoplehave used thebackpacker.com to meet fellowoutdoor enthusiasts in their area. All the backpacking gear reviews andhiking trail reviews are submitted by the people just like you. Some reviews are positive and some reviews are negative. There are no “professional experts” on their site. Everyone iswelcome to voice their opinion, that includes occasional dayhikers,weekend backpackers, thru-hikers and those just dreaming about starting to backpack.

If you are looking for adventure camps, hiking and backpacking summer camps or summer camps of any kind in the US or Canada visit the CampPage.com summer camp directory today.

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The Perfect Resource for All Things Parenting

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Karen

parentingParents.com brought to you by Parents Magazine

With over nearly 16 million readers Parenting Magazine and Parents.com helps moms navigate through parenthood and celebrate the joys of being a mom from preconception through pregnancy, and infant through teen. Parents Magazine helps parents “understand the issues and challenges that are important to them.” They make it a priority “to answer your questions, address your concerns, advocate your causes, and celebrate the joys of parenthood.”

Parents.com Is the Perfect Place for All Things Parenting

Parents.com advocates “continuously and tirelessly for children so that all kids can grow up in a healthy, safe, and loving environment.”. They offer resources about “Pregnancy & Birth”, “Baby Names”, “Babies”, “Toddlers & Preschoolers”, “Big Kids”, “Food & Recipes”, “Parenting”, “Holidays”, “Family Fun”, and “Commnity”. They offer excellent articles such as “7 Ways to Raise a Well-Rounded Kid“, video series such as “how-to-cook” (starting with “Cooking How-To: Cutting Up a Chicken“, and Tip of the Day on the homepage. They also offer an “Ask Parents” section where you can ask questions and get answers from experts and other parents.

Camppage, A Summer Camp Directory

CampPage.com is another resource created to make parents’ life easier. If you are looking for the perfect summer camp for your child check out our online summer camp directory. We offer the following listings:

We also offer loads of other kinds of summer camp programs. Visit our online directory of summer camps for more information.

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Find A Community of Parents and Expert Parenting Tips on ParentsConnect.com

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Karen

parentingParentsConnect.com is dedicated to creating a space for parents to get the support and community they need in order to build strong healthy relationships with their children. It provides parents with activities, product recommendations, parenting info, daily tips, recipes, baby names and their meanings, and family-friendly resources. It also offers a place to share your parenting expertise by submitting your own tips, local activities, crafts, recipes, photos, stories, comments and ratings.

The site offers parenting articles like “10 Imperfect Parenting Truths” and “Bonding with Your Newborn Baby” and a place to “jump in the conversation“.

Parents Connect helps parents with kids of all ages: preconception through pregnancy, and infant through teen. It  is also a resource for bringing fun stuff for kids like Noggin, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, Nick@Nite and the N. You will find all sorts of family websites in their network like:

  • Nick.com – Kids games, teen celebrities and more
  • Nick Jr. – Preschool games, kids crafts and recipes
  • Teen Nick – Quizzes
  • Games – online games, iphone games, free online games
  • Shockwave – Racing games, time management, download games

Parents Connect offers five free newsletters to help you stay connected:

  • Your Pregnancy: Week by Week
  • Your Baby: Birth to Birthday Cake
  • Your Toddler: Stages & Phases
  • The Family Table (Six, yummy dishes delivered to your inbox every week!)
  • Steals, Deals & Sweeps (Great giveaways)

Campapge is another resource to help parents. If you are looking for the perfect summer camp for your kids check out our online summer camp directory. We offer listings of:

As well as many other kinds of summer camp programs. Visit our online directory of summer camps for more information.

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Cool Equestrian Websites for Horseback Riding Campers and Summer Camp Staffers

Posted on January 31, 2012 by sarah

boys campHorseback riding is a skill that can be developed over time as long as you educate yourself. If you have a child that is attending horseback riding summer camp and want to work with horses in the future these sites can teach them a lot about the equine  industry and what the responsibility of caring for a horse entails. These sites can also offer horseback riding summer camp staff and directors the resources they need to purchase quality horse care and horseback riding gear. Some sites can even assist in the horse buying process.

#1 ForEquestrians.com - A Website for Horse Lovers

The ForEquestrian.com website gathers ALL the information available on the web as it relates to the horse industry. The site was designed and is maintained by multiple people with experience in a variety of disciplines of the horse industry. The ForEquestrian.com is a team of professionals in various fields that want to bring the best of the web together for every person that has a passion for horses.

Free Personal Horse Record Keeping Journal

ForEquestrian.com also offers a FREE on-line horse journal to help horse owners track the routines, expenses and tasks all horse owners have through the click of a mouse. It includes automatic email reminders.

Visitors can Submit Photographs, Editorials or Educational Articles

Website visitors are invited to submit photographs, editorials or informational articles as fresh material. ForEquestrians.com also have a video library to explore online.

#2 Equine.com: A Trusted Resource for Buying, Selling, and Breeding Horses

Equine.com is a leading website for people looking to connect with horse buyers, sellers, and breeders, as well as other related horse care and horseback riding products. Using multi-media content, direct channel marketing and strategic Internet opportunities Equine.com helps facilitate every horse owner’s dreams. They can help you find the perfect horse or the best home for your horse. Since 1995, Equine.com has been providing the Equine industry with the most effective way of buying and selling horses, products and services. Equine.com has the largest global horse audience on the Internet and over 55,000 horses for sale, stud or lease and thousands of equestrian related products and services.  Currently the website receives over 1 million unique visitors per month.

#3 Horse Illustrated and HorseChannel.com

Horse Illustrated has served the hands-on horse owner by promoting the best in horse management, riding and training for all breeds and styles of riding for 35 years. HorseChannel.com and Horse Illustrated provides the latest horse news plus essential information about equine health, nutrition, grooming  and all aspects of horse care plus English and western training programs. The website’s in-depth articles come from respected resources and top industry experts.

If you are looking for equine summer camps or summer camps of any kind in the US or Canada visit the CampPage.com summer camp directory today.

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Now Is the Time to Start Thinking About Summer Camp

Posted on January 6, 2012 by sarah

The 2012 Summer Camp Season Has Officially Started acting camps

As kids return to their regular school schedule after time off for the holiday, parents are already thinking ahead about the spring and summer and helping children make plans for summer camp. It may seem like it is too early to think about the summer, but any parent who has sent their kids to summer camp in the past knows it is never to early.

Help Your Kids Choose a Summer Camp They Will Love

As children grow up their interests often evolve over time as they experience the world and get to know themselves better as people. It is common for kids to be interested in a variety of activities and programs. They may need to attend some different programs  in order to decide how they want to invest their time and energy in the long term. During times like these kids need encouragement and support from family that loves them and is open minded.

What Types of Summer Camps are Available?

Summer camps of all kinds can be found in every state in America and throughout Canada. Whether kids are enthusiastic athletes or creative spirits there is a summer camp that is perfect for them. Learn more about:

Visit the CamPage summer camp online directory with your kids and explore all the opportunities available. Inspire your kids to spend the summer gaining new skills, new friends, and new ways of thinking.

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Parents Find Support and Community on Parenting.org

Posted on December 23, 2011 by sarah

camps for kids 2Parenting.org Brought to You by BoysTown.org

Boys Town runs nationwide programs that serve families in need of care and help them build a brighter future. Boys Town has been working with children and parents for over 90 years. The Boys Town mission is based on “an unwavering belief in the inherent potential that exists in each child, no matter what their circumstances” and the “skill and knowledge to develop youth and family services that provide lasting, life-changing results”. Our Integrated Continuum of Care affects over 400,000 at-risk children and families each year. Boys Town specializes in “training, consulting and researching parenting practices that can help you in the day-to-day development of your children.”

Parenting.Org Provides Support and Community

Parenting.org is a great place for parents to find the community and support they need when dealing with a wide variety of situations that involve children. No parent is perfect and sometimes getting a second opinion about how to manage or deal with a particular situation can help parents maintain objectivity and keep the lines of communication open. Kids live by example, as a parent it is key to teach your children how to clearly and effectively communicate, as well as how to cooperate with others and express themselves in a healthy and productive way.

CampPage Summer Camp Directory

CampPage.com is another website created just for kids and parents to enjoy online. If you are searching for the perfect summer camp for your kids check out our online summer camp directory. We offer listings of:

As well as many other kinds of summer camp programs. Visit our online directory of summer camps for more information.

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