The 2017 Ultimate Guide To Summer Camp

92Y Camp Yomi; photo by Jennifer Weisbord

COLUMNS

Camp Fair Information: All the information on registering for our upcoming Camp Fairs

Last Word: One local mom prepares to have both her daughters at camp for the summer

FEATURES

Summer Camp Survival Guide: A roadmap for the first-time camp parent

It’s A Summer Thing: The 10 most awesome things about camp

A Higher Standard: From allergy response to proper accreditation—how safe is your camp?

Confessions Of A Camp Director: Top 10 things camp directors wish parents knew

Is Your Child Ready To Commute?: Choosing between day camps in and out of the city

New Camp On The Block: What does it take to start an overnight camp?

You’ve Got Mail: How the sleepaway camp experience preserves the art of letter writing

The Right Length: How much overnight camp is your child ready for?

The Ultimate Summer Job: As camp counselors, teenagers gain responsibility, leadership, and key problem-solving skills

Choosing An Overnight Camp For A Child With Special Needs: The questions to ask camp directors

Camp 365: How do you measure a year at camp?

Camp Affordable: Cut camp costs with money-saving tips

About The American Camp Association, New York & New Jersey: The ACA is a great resource for local parents—they help families discover the best camp for their children, whether it’s a day camp nearby or a sleepaway camp out of state. Visit aca-nynj.org to use their “Find a Camp” search directory. They also have a camp placement specialist, Renee Flax, who offers one-on-one consultations—contact her at 212-391-5208 or renee@aca-nynj.org.

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Trail Blazers

<p><span style="color: #1f4e79; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; background-color: #ffffff;">Since 1887, Trail Blazers’ programs have been where campers connect to nature, make new friends, and create life-long memories. From Grades PreK-10, there is a day or overnight adventure for your camper. Registration is currently open for farmstead, rock climbing, canoeing, biking, and backpacking adventures. We’ll leave the screens at home for a summer full of learning about our environment and building skills, guided by staff from all over the world! Of course, there will be songs and s’mores! Come outside and play, adventure awaits! Visit our website to learn more and secure your camper’s spot. Trail Blazers is accredited by the American Camp Association.</span></p>

Purchase College Youth and Precollege Programs

<p>ELEVATE YOUR SUMMER at Purchase College! Ignite your passion for the arts, in programs that include performing arts, visual arts, filmmaking, voice, songwriting and music production, multi-media production and journalism, creative writing, writing for film, photography and graphic design.</p> <p>In these intensive enrichment experiences, students in grades 6 – 12 engage in 1-, 2- and 4-week, full day programs designed to foster growth and independence while gaining new skills and meeting new friends with similar interests! Serious Fun. Serious Foundation.</p> <p>Location: 735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase, NY 10577</p> <p>Led by accomplished artists and experienced educators, these programs teach new skills and provide social interaction with peers who share your passion. We have kept the same low staff-to-student ratio (10:1) and quality instruction that you have come to expect.</p> <p> Programs meet 9:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday–Friday.</p> <p> There are no classes on Friday, July 4.</p> <p> 10% discount for early registration and Purchase College faculty/staff discount</p> <p> Session I: June 30 – July 11 Session II: July 14 – 25 Session III: July 28 – August 8</p> <p> Each program concludes with a performance, exhibit, reading, film screening, or other culminating event for families and friends to showcase the skills that they have learned.</p> <p>We hope that you choose Purchase College for your child’s summer experience. It is sure to create many treasured memories for your entire family.</p> <p> </p>

Advantage Junior Tennis

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; color: #000000;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">At Advantage Junior Tennis Camp, the focus is on the game, up close and all summer long! It’s ideal for beginners and more experienced players. Campers ages 7 to 17 spend full days learning how to play their best game—and meeting campers who love tennis as much as they do.</span></p>