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 Best ways to get your child interested in nature Camp
It's vital to pull kids away from those screens, but how do you make sure they enjoy the outdoors instead of feeling coerced by the parental agenda? Seven ideas that make play fun and adventuresome.
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Education
Easy ways to brush up on your history IQ
Learning more about events from the past can help make sense of current circumstances and inform the future. Equipping yourself with historical knowledge gives you the ability to understand how contemporary society came to be.
 Helping kids make money lessons real in a digital age
From budgeting for a favorite purchase to learning about investing, the digital landscape provides ample opportunities to help kids build smart habits.
 Preparing for the future of work
American teens are preparing for a workforce shaped by AI, new approaches to education and economic uncertainty. While challenges are real, optimism remains high.
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