All About Camp! W
elcome to camp season! While the kids won’t head out with their packs for several months, you can start your preparations now, while the camp deals are hot and you can secure your kids’ spots at the camps they love. We’ve written a lot about the camp experience over the years, extolling the virtues of summer camp, from choosing the right camp for your child to getting the kids prepared for their first experience at sleepaway camp, and everything in between. To help you prepare for this year’s camp season, we’ve rounded up great tips from our archives on picking camps, helping kids prepare and make the most of their time at camp. You can find more great camping resources at our website, ChesapeakeFamily.com/camp, including tips on making new friends, how to find camps for kids
with special needs, finding the perfect sports camp, and whether your kiddo is ready for sleepaway camp. Of course, the best way to plan your summer camp schedule is by visiting our Camp Fair on March 7. This year’s fair will be at the Westfield Annapolis Mall, where representatives from local day camps and overnight camps will meet with you to talk about what their camps have to offer. Many will be featuring special registration specials for Camp Fair visitors, and all will have fun activities for the kids. This year’s fair will also feature the Camper Experience, in which camps have prepared even more special activities for the kids to enjoy! Check early and often at ChesapeakeFamily.com/campfair for all the latest details. We hope to see you there! Adapted from Chesapeake Family Life articles by Katie Riley, Betsy Stein and Denise Yearian
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ocal New York Times bestselling author Iris Krasnow “reflects with humor and heart on her summer camp experiences and the lessons she and her fellow campers learned there that have stayed with them throughout their lives.” Camp Girls goes on sale April 7. Keep an ear out for an upcoming Third Floor Views podcast with Iris at thirdfloorviews.com
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