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
HVP All-Star Camps Opening
Summer on your mind? Great summer camps that have verified that they are open
 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.
Hudson Valley Parent's Camp-A-Palooza Goes Virtual
Hudson Valley Parent moved their Camp-A-Palooza from live event at the Poughkeepsie Galleria to an online offering where you can reach our great camps.
Family fun 10 Essentials for hiking Family fun
With great fall weather upon us, let’s enjoy some of the great hiking venues the Hudson Valley offers. Hudson Valley Parent created lists of parks and trails that are appropriate for families with stroller kids to those with teens who are willing to take to the tougher trails.
camping, family, staycation, fun
Education
De-stress Your Kids: The Benefits of Nature Play
Today’s children lack adequate outdoor play experiences. Early learning specialists are sounding the cry.
 A child shall lead them
A pleasant surprise of the pandemic has been the strength and resilience of children. These parents learned a lot.
Updated book about our presidents for your kids' review
Kingfisher Children’s Books, a division of Macmillan Publishers International, LTD, just updated their book on presidents of the United States to include Joe Biden. They also included free activity worksheets you can download..
Tickle Their Senses. Play dough, slime and more!
Local Resources
Best places to go skiing, sledding and tubing