Help Your Child Transition From Summer Camp To School
As a parent bringing your child home from summer camp, you might be tempted to metaphorically dust your hands and…
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Category: Why Camp?
6 Reasons To Enroll Your Child in 2023 Summer Camp Now
Your child has just returned from summer camp, and they’ve had a blast. In fact, they won’t stop telling you…
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Why Jewish Summer Camps Are Important for Kids and Teens
Every summer, parents send their children off to summer camp, and for good reason. Camp helps kids and teens make…
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Preparing for College Life with Sleepaway Camp
Most parents think of sleepaway camp as an opportunity for their children to get fresh air, get exercise, get new…
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7 Ways Sleepaway Camp Builds Independence and Resilience in Kids
Every parent wants to raise resilient children. The good news is that kid’s brains are naturally better-equipped for learning adaptive…
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The Benefits of Sleepaway Camp During the Pandemic
The pandemic has curtailed many of the interpersonal activities: in-person school, going to movie theaters, large events, holiday gatherings, and…
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What Happened When My Daughter Went to Sleepaway Camp for the 1st Time
This post by SLC alumna Nancy Johnson Horn, was originally posted on The Mama Maven blog. In 2019 I sent…
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Camp and Belonging
By Jerry Meyer and Bradley Solmsen This piece was recently featured on eJewish Philanthropy’s website. As leaders of a Jewish…
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Giving Back to Camp
SLC has been a pivotal part of my life and that of my family, for decades. My parents met at…
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