Summer camp vs. other opportunities — how do you choose? Summer camp vs. other opportunities — how do you choose? Claudia Jin Soo Hoo // posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Fewer kids are going to camp for the entire summer, mainly because of the large number of opportunities available to them. Many camps that have one- or two-week sessions with the option to attend three weeks or more, are finding that a majority of campers opt for shorter stays, while camps that offer operate on a four-, six-, or eight-week session are having to work extra hard to fill sessions. There is also a trend of campers arriving late or leaving camp early because of other... Read more
10 things to consider when choosing a camp 10 things to consider when choosing a camp Claudia Jin Soo Hoo // posted on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 When we make decisions for our children the first thing we think about is safety, especially when choosing our child’s resident summer camp. This is because we are entrusting others to have the same instincts we have when it comes to our children. We consider the child’s physical safety, as well as their emotional safety. We ask questions about safety precautions, emergency procedures and more. What else should we consider when we are selecting an overnight experience for our... Read more