Author Archives: Karen

Keeping Kids Active

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Karen

Keeping children active is an important goal in today’s world of cell phones, video games, iPads, computers and other technological devices and tools. According to a Time Magazine article titled “10 Tips To Get Your Kids Moving” by David Bjerklie … Continue reading →

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How the iPad Has Become a Tool for Helping Kids with Autism

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Karen

A May 15, 2012 report from CNN titled “iPad gives voice to kids with autism” (http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/14/tech/gaming-gadgets/ipad-autism) written by Supraja Seshadri discusses the profound impact this technological tool is having on children with a variety of developmental and communication issues. The … Continue reading →

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Making Friends at Summer Camp that Will Last Throughout the Year

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Karen

Kids learn so many things at summer camp. Some learn to swim, others learn a new craft and others improve their tennis game. These are all great but one of the best and most important parts of summercamp is making … Continue reading →

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Summer Campers Make the Best Camp Counselors

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Karen

Most campers have so much fun at summer camp and learn such valuable lessons they want to come back and do it all over as a camp counselor. Although being a counselor is a much different experience than being a … Continue reading →

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Going Back to School Means Applying Skills Learned at Summer Camp

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Karen

According to the American Camp Association (ACA), summer camp “provides a non-threatening environment for America’s youth to be active, to develop competence in life skills, to learn about and enhance their own abilities and to benefit from meaningful participation in … Continue reading →

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Start Looking for Summer Camps Now

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Karen

It’s important to start your summer camp search and evaluation process early. Many popular summer camps fill up fast and even start recruiting in September of the previous year. Early planning gives you a head start and relieves the pressure … Continue reading →

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3 Ways Summer Sports Camps Nurture a Lifelong Enjoyment of Athletics

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Karen

Summer is over and it’s back to school for kids and teens all over the world. For many, this means sitting behind a desk for most of the day with limited activity. Studies show that children need to move their … Continue reading →

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After Sports Summer Camp is Over; Keep the Momentum Going

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Karen

It’s getting close to the end of the summer and school will soon be starting up again. Many parents and children are already talking about back to school shopping and getting prepared for the big first day of school. If … Continue reading →

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Sports Summer Camps: Grow Your Child’s Dream

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Karen

The Olympics inspires dreams. If your child has been watching the Olympics and is now saying s/he wants to win a gold medal or a competition, it’s not too late to enroll them in sports summer camp. There are plenty … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Sports Summer Camps

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Karen

Summer camps are not just a place for families to send their children to keep them busy and occupied. They nurture a lifelong enjoyment of athletics and teach children lifelong lessons like sportsmanship, self esteem, inner drive and friendship. Camppage … Continue reading →

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