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SummerCampHandbook.com - Get the most out of summer camp.
From recognized experts on summer camp, Dr. Chris Thurber and Dr. Jon Malinowski, comes a fantastic book turned web site that tells families everything they need to know about overnight camp. Learn how to find the perfect camp, how to prepare for the adventure, ease homesickness, and much more. A must-read for camp parents.
Camp Spirit.com - Summer camp tips from Dr. Chris Thurber.
Dr. Christopher Thurber's website features information such as dealing with homesickness and tips for camp preparation. This site has information everyone can use, especially first year campers and their parents.
CampRx offers a better, faster, safer way to administer medications to children at summer camp. They arrange to have campers daily medications dispensed, specially packaged, and shipped directly to camp before sessions begins. CampRx knows how important it is that your camper gets the medications they need while they are away from home and they make it easy for parents, camp staff, and your camper!
MyPaintedTrunk.com - Custom Hand Painted Trunks.
My Painted Trunk adds custom hand painted designs to your trunk, including your name, unique borders, and many symbols that reflect your campers favorite things. Your camper will love building their own custom designed painted trunk at My Painted Trunk! |  |
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CampPage guide to summer camps in the United States and Canada
This site is a fantastic directory where parents can browse links to a huge variety of camps. You'll be able to request information and view websites to ensure that the camp you choose is a perfect match for you and your camper. CampPage also includes great articles and helpful resources for parents.
PBSKids.org
Here you'll find information about camp geared toward your camper. It has stories from kids who have been to camp about why they went and the things they enjoyed. There are also tips on getting ready-from packing to watching camp movies, as well as things you can do at camp to make the best of your time there.
The American Camp Association
The American Camp Association website is an excellent resource for summer campers and their families. It's easy to navigate to "find a camp" or the "message boards" with their quick links. The "parents" section has a camp planner, expert advice, inspirational stories, and much more. You can also find the latest news about the American Camp Association and even read up on camps and state regulations.
www.kidscamps.com
If you are looking for information on a specific type of camp, or looking to find a camp in your area, this site can help. It is a comprehensive summer camp online directory. There are many different categories, from sports camps to academics to special interest; you can find a camp to fit your needs.
MomJunction.com
Mom junction is a website where moms can network and share information. This link will take you directly to the information about summer camps. This site allows you to join discussion groups, ask questions, or even give someone else the answer they have been looking for.
www.lovetoknow.com
This site asks, "What would you love to know?" There are links here to many different summer camp related sites. You can find general information, such as interviews with camp directors and sites about the benefits of summer camp. Just about anything you would love to know can be found through this site.
The Western Association of Independent Camps
The Western Association of Independent Camps (WAIC) is a group of private children's summer camps in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Their website has a search field that allows you to find what you need to know quickly.
www.campprofiles.com
This site allows you to find camps based on a variety of categories, such as camp type, location, tuition or session dates. It gives you a comprehensive profile of the camps that fit your search to help you make an informed decision on which camp to choose.
www.summercamp.org
The National Camp Association's website is not only a summer camp directory; it gives parents information with personalized guidance and referrals as they are selecting a camp. There's even a section where you can read featured articles and other information about summer camp.
www.campparents.org
Find expert advice about camp selection, readiness and more. The Ultimate Camp Planner section has tips on packing, a planning calendar, information about fun and safety, advice for camp visits and interviewing, and even a grandparents' place.
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