John Soprano, owner of Sopranos Building and Restoration, has done custom carpentry in and around the Fort Mill area for more than 20 years. From master closets to staircases to pool house gazebos, there’s almost nothing he can’t do. When his wife Tammy, a realtor, sold the oldest of the couple’s three grown daughters a home in Waxhaw, Tammy suggested…
From the mountains to the sea, these camping destinations in the Carolinas have good reputations for family fun.
North Carolina lakes offer pristine natural beauty and endless opportunities for family adventures.
From choosing a day camp that's right for your child to knowing what to pack, camp directors offer expert and practical advice.
Teens who join the camp staff as counselors in training gain beneficial experience that lasts beyond the summer.
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Camps now send out tweets and update blogs and photo galleries, so parents can experience their child's camp life without actually using a phone.
Getting ready for your child's first summer camp experience means having real conversations about what to expect.
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Illnesses and accidents can happen at camp, so it's best to know what procedures a camp has in place for emergencies.
Whether your special needs your child requires, camps across North Carolina offer a wide range of options.
Young athletes explore sports, improve skills and learn life lessons.
Find out about residential, track-out and day camps and education programs for Triangle kids.
Pitch a tent with the family during Campout!, a statewide effort to help protect North Carolina's environment. ?
Wrightsville Beach is home to several surf camps offering free surf lessons as well as charitable outreach camps for kids and adults with special needs.
Carolina Parent readers voted for the best places for children's activities in and around the Triangle.
Take a few extra steps to help your kids return refresh and happy from sleepaway camp.
Families bond, experience new adventures at family camp.
Camp counselors tell how to handle first-time camper jitters and help kids gain a positive camp experience.
Here's how to make it a positive experience, beginning to end.
Money doesn't have to be a barrier for kids attending camp.
Summer camps adapt to change, remain true to tradition.
Use a checklist to compare different child care providers. Also review the program's compliance history.
Camp and education experts give advice on what to consider when choosing a camp.
Take steps early on to promote healthy lifestyles and discover proposed statewide changes for child care centers.
Summer day camps, programs and classes and overnight camp options for kids.
