Summer Camp

How many children attend camp each summer? According to the American Camp Association, 14 million kids and adults go to camp every summer. To understand why summer camps are so popular, Frederick’s Child asked several coordinators and directors from summer camps in the Frederick area to reflect on how going …

  Want to make a fort in the woods? How about put together a recipe to cook with secret ingredients? Is your favorite sport calling to your child to get better at some skills? The Glenelg Country School has been offering Summer in the Country camps for more than 30 …

It’s time to start thinking about summer camp for your kids. These three Frederick area camps are featured in our 2022 Summer Camp Directory in the February/March issue of Frederick’s Child. To learn more about local summer camp offerings, be sure to check out our virtual summer camps and activities …

It’s time to start thinking about summer camp for your kids. These three Frederick area camps are featured in our 2022 Summer Camp Directory in the February/March issue of Frederick’s Child. To learn more about local summer camp offerings, be sure to check out our virtual summer camps and activities …

It’s time to start thinking about summer camp for your kids. These three Frederick area camps are featured in our 2022 Summer Camp Directory in the February/March issue of Frederick’s Child. To learn more about local summer camp offerings, be sure to check out our virtual summer camps and activities …

As the chilly winds of winter blow through the mid-Atlantic region, many of us long for the sunny days of summer. For our kids, it’s not only the warmer weather that boosts summer’s appeal. They look forward to swapping school days for pool days at summer camp. Attending summer camps …

January is National Mentor Month. This month offers a great time to celebrate the positive relationships that are vital to a child’s development and well-being. Summer camps are ideal environments for fostering mentor relationships, according to the American Camp Association. The ACA, which works to preserve, improve and promote the …

Summer camp is drawing near, and your kids are looking forward to a break from their regular routines. However, required medications aren’t something that can take a break during summer camp. Find out what steps you can take to ensure your child has a pleasant camp experience in light of …

We often associate summer camp with young children, but as kids grow up, we may forget that they need some of the same experiences they enjoyed when they were younger. Maybe you think your teen doesn’t need summer camp. After all, shouldn’t your son or daughter be mowing lawns or …

If you ask parents of children who have attended summer camp, you’ll likely hear them describe how more confident and mature their children were when they returned home. The American Camp Association says that camp gives children three key benefits: confidence, curiosity and character. Camp fosters respect for other campers, …