Summer camps articles for 2025/2026

Read more about summer camps and other camps

From the archive of Our Kids Go to Camp, the following articles help you to explore summer camp options more deeply. Learn more about different summer camps and get background information on camp life:

Our Kids Go to Camp 2010

Kids can "explore" the camp experience thanks to day summer camps.
We delve into how residential or overnight camps immerse kids in the camp experience.
Traditional summer camps expose kids to typical camp fare like campfires and canoeing.
Sports summer camps get kids active and completely forgetful about homesickness.
Arts camps encourage creativity among many other benefits.
Weight loss or fitness camps educate about and encourage fitness.
Educational summer camps immerse kids in programs focused on science, technology, etc.
Summer adventure camps challenge kids in a safe, controlled environment.
Special needs summer camps help kids with different challenges grow and learn.
Family summer camps let kids and parents share the camp experience.
Faith based camps encourage kids to grow spiritually in the great outdoors.
FSL & Other Language Camps immerse kids in a second language, within the traditional camp environment.

Our Kids Go to Camp 2009

Finding a Summer Camp to match your child's personality and interests: Camp connoisseur Catherine Ross explains how there is a perfect camp for every kind of child.
Dealing with homesickness: Dr. Christopher Thurber explains thow to face down the homesickness that seems inevitable at summer camp (aka The Magic Cure).
Live, love and learn: The rewards of the camp experience. Don't underestimate the value of play, say camp and parenting experts. Here's a look at numerous ways in which children benefit from camp.
Sports Camps rock! Anecdotes and tales from inside sports summer camps.
First-time summer campers find fun and adventure. Five camp rookies share their experiences.
Letting Kids go to Camp: Parents Take the Plunge. Afraid to let go of your children? Experts address the top concerns of parents.
The Camp Counsellor Experience. Camp counsellors and directors discuss why being a camp counsellor is an unparallelled experience that carries forward into future careers - and life, too.
Get Outside, Meet People From Around the World. Kids tell how they love being forced out of their comfort zone, get outside and make friends from around the world.
Just Let Go: Parents and summer camp counselors tell stories of how to deal with homesickness and kidsickness.
Summer Camp a Family Tradition: Tales from counsellors and campers about how the family tradition of summer camp makes camp easier and informs life choices.
Special Attention in Special Cases: Read how summer camp counselors go out of their way to help kids deal with problems at summer camp.
Getting Active at Summer Camp: At dance camps and other camps kids indulge familiar activities and dive into new ones.