The author with faculty member Raj Bhimani turning pages. ( Photo: Mark Whitaker) A Week at Piano Camp – For Adults The morning begins at 9:15 with coffee and conversation in a paneled room of the Bloomingdale School of Music. The students... Camp Guide 26 Jan 2020 | 06:26
David and Ray Noonan at day camp in 1996. ( Photo: Courtesy of Susan Noonan) Buster Keaton's Ghost It was the summer of 1996. We were living in Los Angeles and our sons, David and Ray, were 8 and 6, too young for sleepaway... Camp Guide 26 Jan 2020 | 12:18
The author, top, and fellow camper Alexa Mark, perform an act called "double silks" in 2015. ( Photo: Courtesy French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts) Circus and Rock Shop and Musicals, Oh My! French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts is where Maroon 5 formed. It houses the largest children’s circus in the world,... Camp Guide 23 Jan 2020 | 10:55
The author with his camp gear. ( Photo courtesy of the O'Reilly family) A Change of Heart As I looked up the steep hills I still heard my mom’s voice echoing through the long, rugged trail. “Don’t worry, it will... Camp Guide 20 Jan 2020 | 03:41
An Antidote to Digital Life “Hey Dad,” My teenage daughter beckons, “I was talking to my friend today...” I interrupt her. “Hang on sweetie, were you... Camp Guide 21 Jan 2020 | 03:29
Safety First at Summer Camp When choosing a summer camp, it’s important to do your research. One of the most important aspects of your search will be... Camp Guide 09 Jan 2020 | 10:21
The Sleepaway Decision For parents who didn’t go to sleepaway camp themselves, the thought of sending their child away to camp can seem like a bizarre... Camp Guide 09 Jan 2020 | 10:16
How to Pick a Day Camp Thinking about day camp for your child? A summer spent at camp will provide your children with the opportunity to swim, play... Camp Guide 09 Jan 2020 | 10:01
In-person interactions. Photo courtesy of American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey the best first job There is no other experience that can better prepare a young person with the skills and experiences they will need at a 21st... Camp Guide 31 Jan 2019 | 11:44
Camp emphasizes creative skills. Photo courtesy of American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey A time to unplug Summer camp has always been a place for children to participate in a myriad of activities, to be out in nature and to form... Camp Guide 31 Jan 2019 | 11:43
A place that's right for kids and parents. Photo courtesy of American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey how to find a camp Starting to think about camp for your child this summer but don’t know where to start your search? Here are a few... Camp Guide 31 Jan 2019 | 11:42
Photo courtesy of American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey The Benefits of Summer Camp for Your Child When parents think about camp, images of camp fires, sports, swimming and arts & crafts come to mind. While these are certainly... Camp Guide 31 Jan 2019 | 11:42
Climbing instead of texting. Photo courtesy of American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey Then and now: why summer camp is more important than ever BY Andy Pritikin Our children are growing up so much differently than we did, with so much of their lives spent staring at... Camp Guide 31 Jan 2019 | 11:42
Camp Squared? Camp can be a beneficial, fun, life-changing experience for every child, but if you have two or more children in your household... Camp Guide 31 Jan 2019 | 11:40