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2023 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

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directory of Summer Camps, Schools & Programs for kids

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June, July, & August 2023 Musical Theater, Shakespeare, Comedy, and More!

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THEATER CAMPS

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Sing!

Strum!

Play!

Create!

Summer Camp (and Spring Break Camp too! ) 8:30 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday

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SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS

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• Full Day Camps • Summer Academy • Skills Clinics • World Cup Camp • Year-round League Play • Adults, Youth, Coach Training, Ref Training Ages 5 & up!

Register at www.SOCAspot.org or call

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Homesickness is the norm rather than the exception. A whopping 83 percent of the campers studied reported homesickness on at least one day of camp.

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day of camp. Acknowledge, in a positive way, that you will miss your child. For example, you can say "I am going to miss you, but I know that you will have a good time at camp."

• Don't bribe. Linking a successful stay at camp to a material object sends the wrong message. The reward should be your child's new found confidence and independence.

• Pack a personal item from home, such as a stuffed animal.

• When a "rescue call" comes from the child, offer calm reassurance and put the time frame into perspective. Avoid the temptation to take the child home early.

• Talk candidly with the camp director to obtain his/her perspective on your child's adjustment.

• Don't feel guilty about encouraging your child to stay at camp. For many children, camp is a first step toward in-

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This summer, millions of children will get their first taste of independence at a summer resident camp. For many, it will also be their first experience with homesickness. But parents don't have to feel helpless when homesickness strikes. The prescription for camper homesickness is a simple solution of preparation and patience.

Phillips Exeter Academy psychologist Dr. Christopher Thurber studied homesickness in 329 boys between the ages of 8 and 16 at resident camp. According to his results, homesickness is the norm rather than the exception. A whopping 83 percent of the campers studied reported homesickness on at least one day of camp.

Thurber and the American Camp Association (ACA) suggest the following tips for parents to help their child deal with homesickness at camp: • Encourage your child's independence throughout the year.

Practice separations, such as sleepovers at a friend's house, can simulate the camp environment.

• Involve your child in the process of choosing a camp. The more that the child owns the decision, the more comfortable the child will feel being at camp.

• Discuss what camp will be like before your child leaves. Consider role-playing anticipated situations, such as using a flashlight to find the bathroom.

• Reach an agreement ahead of time on calling each other. If your child's camp has a nophone-calls policy, honor it.

• Send a note or care package ahead of time to arrive the first

Also Check Out • New Thinking Needed on Helping Kids Avoid or Cope with Homesickness • The Secret Ingredients of Summer Camp Success, by Dr. Christopher Thurber. This DVD is every new camper family's roadmap to less homesickness and more fun.

organization serving the more 27 than 15,000 year-round and summer camps in the US who annually serve 26 million campers. ACA is committed to collaborating with those who believe in quality camp and outdoor experiences for children, youth, and adults. ACA provides advocacy, evidencebased education, and professional development, and is the only independent national accrediting body for the organized camp experience. ACA accreditation provides public evidence of a camp's voluntary commitment to the health, safety, risk management, and overall wellbeing of campers and staff. For more information, visit ACAcamps.org or call 800-4282267.

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Coping with Homesickness

dependence and plays an important role in their growth and development.

• Trust your instincts. While most incidents of homesickness will pass in a day or two, Thurber's research shows that approximately seven percent of the cases are severe. If your child is not eating or sleeping because of anxiety or depression, it is time to go home.

However, don't make your child feel like a failure if their stay at camp is cut short. Focus on the positive and encourage your child to try camp again next year.

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Tandem Friends School

SPECTRUM SUMMER PROGRAM • 2023

Saints Summer Camp is BACK! Registration opens March 3 Camp dates: June 12 – 16, 19 – 23, 26 – 30 Learn more at stab.org/summer

A Safe Haven For Creative Self-Expression arts • crafts • sewing • drumming • theatre music • wizardry • animation • cooking • printmaking

Session 1: June 12-23 Session 2: June 26-July 7 Rising 1st-6th Grades

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6/10-6/17* 6/18 - 6/23 6/25-7/7 7/9-7/14 7/16 - 7/21* 7/23 - 7/28 7/30-8/4* 8/6- 8/9*

Burn Camp

with VA Firefighters Assoc.

Session One

one week, mixed diagnoses

Session Two

Lifelon g friendsh ips

two weeks, mixed diagnoses

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24/7 Medical Supervision

Diabetes Week

one week, primary diagnosis of T1D

Camp Youngblood

with VHF & HACA

Session Three

one to two weeks, mixed diagnoses

Camp Corral MS Adventure Camp with National MS Society

*closed partner session

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it's not too late to advertise your summer camp!

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Upcoming summer camp guide dates: March 16th, April 13th and May 4th

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