Parent to Know: Author Marnie Schneider
She talks about her 'Gameday' series of children’s books and much, much more
Camps
Poe Center’s Popular Camp Goes Remote
Poe Center’s Popular Camp Goes Remote; Registration for Healthy Habits Camp-in-a-Kit is Open
Giving Summer Camp a Second Chance
How to help kids after a tough first summer away
Overnight Camp From a Camper's Perspective
A Triangle youth shares his experiences and his dad praises the benefits of them.
A Guide to Glamping in North Carolina
Take camping up a notch this summer
Inside the Magic of Family Camps
Tune out the rest of the world and tune in to what really matters
How Summer Camp Helps Your Child Become a Leader
These regional camps offer examples
Middle School Camps: Discovering Passions While Building Life Skills
Specialized summer camps enable middle-schoolers to dive into an activity they love without school-year obligations.
The Benefits of Obstacle Course Camps
Several facilities have popped up in North Carolina to offer kids and adults safe environments in which to learn, train and play.
North Carolina Wilderness Programs Uplift Struggling Teens
Help for adolescents who may have emotional or behavioral problems such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and trauma.
Is Your Child Ready for Overnight Camp?
Sleepaway camps can do wonders for a child’s personal growth and development.
Children Unplug and Explore Nature at NC Adventure Camps
Extreme camp experiences draw children from all of the world to camps in North Carolina.
Making the Most of Camp Experiences
Summer camp can support a child’s social and emotional development and provide opportunities for growth, so how can a parent find the right one?
Find a Camp, Register Kids for Birding Activities
Too cold out? Register your kids for fun camps and birding activities in February during the Great Backyard Bird Count.
Survival Skills Camps Cater to Needs of 21st-Century Children
Children move beyond basic camping through survival skills-themed experiences.
Making Summer Camp Affordable
Follow this advice for saving on the costs of camps and giving your little ones a fantastic experience.
A Healthy Camp Experience Begins at Home
The American Camp Association offers these recommendations to help your child have a great camp experience.
Separation Adjustment: Helping Children Say Goodbye
For both working and stay-at-home parents, helping a child adjust to being in new places is an inevitable step of early childhood.
Get Ready for Camp
Are your kids headed to camp? Help prevent homesickness with the following tips.
Summer Camp Fun At Home and Afar
A dad muses about the joys that lie ahead for his daughter at summer camps, both those he sends her off to and those he creates at home.
Camp Doctors: Keeping Kids Healthy Away From Home
Take a behind-the-scenes look at how camp doctors, nurses and other medical personnel are working to create a safe and healthier environment for kids.
Arts-Based Camps Invite Kids to Paint, Act or Dance Through Summer
Whether you're raising an artist, mathematician or athlete, an arts-based camp may be just what your child needs to further enrich, his or her developing brain.
Kids Camps In Carolinas and Virginia Offer Unique Overnight Experiences
Consider these camp experiences, which mix fun with out-of-the-ordinary learning for children.
Family Camping Tips: Checklist for Supplies, Equipment
Follow this checklist to ensure you have the right supplies, equipment and sundries while camping.
Explore Camps
Carolina Camps
Summer day camps, programs and classes and overnight camp options for kids.
