Camp directors share how children—and parents—deal with being away at camp Sitting in a wooden canoe paddling across choppy waves on a lake in the middle of a fresh green pine forest, your fingers sore from pulling back the arrow during archery, gazing up at the midnight blue sky to spot star clusters, giggling at […]
The Teen Camp Experience
What parents of teens need to know about choosing a summer camp. By Danilae Smith
Letters from Camp
Parents and Kids submit their favorite memories from camps throughout the OC. Compiled by Lauren Felechner
Teen Camp Experience
What parents of teens need to know about choosing a summer camp. By Danilae Smith Summer camp is an integral part of childhood memories—for both tykes and teens. However, children and teens have very different needs when it comes to summer camp experiences. Children are often focused on being socialized, learning new activities, making new […]
Summer Fun for All
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano understands the benefits of inclusion programs for both typical and special needs students. Local camps help children of all abilities and interests come together, learn from one another and thrive Whether filled with art, sports, science or even filmmaking, camps remain a quintessential part of summer and […]
Summer Separation Anxiety
Q: My son is starting summer camp this year, but he is very attached to his father and me. While he is very excited about going to a summer camp, I know he is going to go through some separation anxiety. What can I do to help calm his nerves while he is away? A: […]