Track-out Camps
Giving Summer Camp a Second Chance
How to help kids after a tough first summer away
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?
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.
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.
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.
Family Camping Tips: Checklist for Supplies, Equipment
Follow this checklist to ensure you have the right supplies, equipment and sundries while camping.
Family-Friendly Campgrounds from the Mountains to the Coast
From the mountains to the sea, these camping destinations in the Carolinas have good reputations for family fun.
North Carolina Destination Lakes
North Carolina lakes offer pristine natural beauty and endless opportunities for family adventures.
Tips for Finding The Right Summer Day Camp
From choosing a day camp that's right for your child to knowing what to pack, camp directors offer expert and practical advice.
10 Reasons Why Teens Should Work at Camp
Teens who join the camp staff as counselors in training gain beneficial experience that lasts beyond the summer.
10 Conversations to Have With Your Child Before Summer Camp
Getting ready for your child's first summer camp experience means having real conversations about what to expect.
Creating Bully-Free Zones at Camp
Don't let bullies ruin summer fun; see how camps are working to avoid power imbalances and what guidance you can give your camper.
Camper Communication: Why Less is More
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.
Take Control of Summer Camp Worries
Are your kids going to camp? Stop worrying. Here's how.
Urgent Care at Camp
Illnesses and accidents can happen at camp, so it's best to know what procedures a camp has in place for emergencies.
Camps Offer Special Fun for Kids with Special Needs
Whether your special needs your child requires, camps across North Carolina offer a wide range of options.
Sports Camps: A Winning Combination for Children
Young athletes explore sports, improve skills and learn life lessons.
