How to make opening day at camp great How to make opening day at camp great NHCamps Administrator // posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Summer camp is a wonderful adventure for campers. But sending kids to camp requires a leap of faith from parents who are leaving their child with camp counselors for two weeks. It is important to know that camp staff are screened and train extensively before campers arrive. Most camps require an application, references, interview, and criminal background check including a check of the sex-offender registry, and after that, a week, sometimes two, of on-site pre-camp training. Staff is... Read more
Resilience, self-confidence and s’mores Resilience, self-confidence and s’mores NHCamps Administrator // posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Independence, self-confidence and resilience are all hot topics in the world of child development today. According to research by the American Camp Association, a positive camp experience can help a child become more independent and responsible, develop greater confidence, and grow resilient in addition to learning leadership, social and communication skills, and all while having fun. What can parents do to ensure their child derives the maximum benefit from their camp experience? View... Read more