Kids with special needs may benefit from attending traditional summer camps and those catering to all abilities Stacy Harris has seen the benefits of inclusive programs for her 5-year-old son, Alexander, who has Down syndrome. He currently attends a general education transitional kindergarten (TK) classroom with developmentally typical kids and before that he attended an […]
Picking the Right Summer Camp
There are several considerations to keep in mind when finding a summer camp for your kids. It’s no exaggeration to say that the one event kids really look forward to all year is the summer camp. But how do you choose the right one? Based on my experiences as the parent of a 15-year-old boy, […]
Kids Camps Adventures
There are undeniable benefits to sending your kids to camp. And in Orange County, the camping possibilities are endless. Ask any kid what he or she liked about summer camp and the response might go something like this: “It was fun!” Though the underlying theme of most camps—whether day or overnight—is indeed fun. Kids who […]
Tech Camp Stars
Your future programmer, filmmaker, video game-maker, or scientist will benefit from a summer full of fun and learning. Planet Bravo Whether it’s learning to code, film production, Minecraft, or even building robots, this camp allows kids to use create something awesome with technology in a fun one-week session. The 8 to 1 ratio of students […]
Special Needs Summer Camps for All Ages
Various summer camps throughout Orange County offer specialized programs for children of all ages with disabilities. Examine any playground and you will see that every child is different in his or her unique way. While one child is hanging from the bars, another is playing in the sand. One is catching grasshoppers, and another is […]
Benefits of Special Needs Camps
Special needs camps place children of all abilities on even ground for play, friendship, and to discover they are not alone. At age six, Kim Kelly paid her first visit to a special needs’ residential camp. It was an experience she and her family will never forget. Up to this point, she had lived a […]
Orange County Surf Camps
Instead of surfing TV channels this summer, your child can surf the waves at these OC surf camps. What better way for your child to take advantage of SoCal living than hitting the waves this summer? Surf camps are an Orange County staple, sprinkled throughout the various beaches, and they offer a lot more than […]
Performing Arts Camps for All Ages
OC performing arts camps teach more than just drama and dance numbers. Whether your child dreams of lighting up Broadway, dancing in “The Nutcracker,” or is just looking to make lasting memories with their peers, performing arts camps may be the way to go this summer. Back in the day, parents with stars-in-the-making used to […]
Helping Children’s Anxiety with Summer Camps
Q: [School-Age] How can I help my son ease his anxiety of going to summer camp? How can I ease my own anxiousness with it? A: Going off to summer camp for a child can cause them to become real anxious – especially if they are gone for a long period of time and if […]
Space Camp is a Blast
Many kids dream of becoming astronauts and exploring the universe, but have little grasp on the day-to-day life of what it takes to pursue that dream. If you are concerned about summer brain drain, but are looking for a more exciting option for educational fun than summer school, this unique option might ignite their brain […]
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