Camps


What type of camp works best for your child? Use our camp guide to find the very best camps near you. And hear what camp owners suggest in our video collection.


Camps
How to choose the best summer camp for your kids
Selecting the perfect summer camp for your child can be a pivotal experience, shaping memories for years to come. Consider these tips to choose the right summer excursion for your child.
 DEC Summer Camps Registration Opens March 23, 2025
Now in its 78th year, the DEC Summer Camps program offers week-long adventures in conservation education for children ages 11 to 17. DEC operates four residential camps for kids.
 Teaching kids to avoid the BIG THREE this season
Attention parents whether your kids will be romping around at summer camp or hiking and biking on the trails this perfect time to start educating your kids about the BIG THREE: poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac.
Camp Pick the best summer camp for your kids' next adventure Camp
Selecting the perfect summer camp for your child can be a pivotal experience, shaping memories for years to come. Consider these tips to choose the right summer excursion for your child.
Teaching kids to avoid the BIG THREE this season
Education
How to plan for college expenses
Each year, a majority of American parents of college students are confronted with higher-than-expected costs for tuition and room and board, according to a College Ave survey.
Preventing Child Abuse
As families consider before and after school programs, youth sports, and summer camps, asking the right questions can make all the difference in ensuring a secure, safe and supportive environment for your children.
 DEC Spring Tree Seedling Sale 2025
The seedling sale runs from January 2 through May 14, 2025. All orders are filled in the order received. Some species sell out quickly, so order early.
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