When most parents hear the words “summer camp,” they think of the place their kids are literally desperate to go to after a long, exhausting year at school. But summer camp isn’t just for kids. More and more families are choosing to spend part of their summer at “family camps” for the whole family. So, what’s family camp and why should you consider it as an alternative to a traditional summer camp?
Like traditional summer camps, family camps are places where you: (1) stay for a period of time, (2) participate in different activities and (3) sleep in cabins and tents. There are all kinds of family camps, ranging from ones focusing on arts and crafts and sports to outdoor activities like hiking, cycling or canoeing. Unlike traditional summer camps, you do it together as a family.
There are several reasons why you might consider signing up for a family camp this summer:
It’s a great way for you and your kids to share experiences in a completely different, more fun and relaxing way than you usually do. We’re all so busy these days, with long days at the office and school bags full of homework. Even on weekends, we don’t get to spend a lot of time together, with the kids doing extra-curricular activities and even more homework. Family camp is a great way to wake up together to a day of fun activities and no tight schedules, worries or distractions.
When most parents hear the words “summer camp,” they think of the place their kids are literally desperate to go to after a long, exhausting year at school. But summer camp isn’t just for kids. More and more families are choosing to spend part of their summer at “family camps” for the whole family. So, what’s family camp and why should you consider it as an alternative to a traditional summer camp?
Like traditional summer camps, family camps are places where you: (1) stay for a period of time, (2) participate in different activities and (3) sleep in cabins and tents. There are all kinds of family camps, ranging from ones focusing on arts and crafts and sports to outdoor activities like hiking, cycling or canoeing. Unlike traditional summer camps, you do it together as a family.
There are several reasons why you might consider signing up for a family camp this summer:
It’s a great way for you and your kids to share experiences in a completely different, more fun and relaxing way than you usually do. We’re all so busy these days, with long days at the office and school bags full of homework. Even on weekends, we don’t get to spend a lot of time together, with the kids doing extra-curricular activities and even more homework. Family camp is a great way to wake up together to a day of fun activities and no tight schedules, worries or distractions.
The American Camp Association’s “Find a Camp” database (see http://find.acacamps.org/) lists more than 300 family camps, of which 230 are ACA-accredited. I’m sure you’ll find one that’s just right for your family.
