Every year, the highlights of camp season are different. A new friend made, a new hobby discovered or perhaps a new favorite food. But the hard part of dropping your kids off is always the same. The worry, the rush and, inevitably, the forgotten items. We spoke to local camp …
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It may not be the first thing that comes to mind as the snow begins to pile up in the Mid-Atlantic, but winter may be the best time to lock in a summer camp program for your child. While there is “no wrong time to look for a camp,” according …
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Explore day camps, specialty camps for your little scientist and social skills development in the programs below, and find more camps in our January summer camp directory. An online summer camp guide is also available at baltimoreschild.com/campsummer-programs. Your nature-loving child can cultivate an interest in the outdoors at camps …
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Even before the COVID-19 pandemic began, children (and people in general) already spent hours a day at their desks. Our brains are more active when we are able to be active ourselves. This solitary lifestyle has grown through virtual and remote learning, streaming networks and endless video games—even videos …
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Summer adventures await in the Baltimore area with a host of camp experiences for all ages, from religious and developmental to interest-based opportunities. Explore a few of the camps from our February 2022 issue’s camp directory below and discover more camps online at baltimoreschild.com/campsummer-programs. The following camps cover a …
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Spring is right around the corner, which means summer camp is, too. The Baltimore region has many different options, from wildlife to arts to academic programs–both day and overnight. To help you sort through all these opportunities, check out our Summer Camps & Activities Fair in March. Camp representatives …
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This upgraded version of the classic Rice Krispies treats, Colossal Confetti Bars, uses three types of breakfast cereals. These bars make a perfect snack to prepare for kids going to summer camp, but they make a spectacular after-school or bake sale treat. Colossal Confetti Bars Makes about 1 dozen bars …
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In this issue of Baltimore’s Child, we explore summer camp choices, from our feature on programs that cultivate a full camp experience for children with special needs to our blog about first-time overnight campers. You can also begin to explore camps yourself with our camp directory. Health is a …
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How many children attend camp each summer? According to the American Camp Association (ACA), 14 million kids and adults go to camp every summer. To understand why summer camps are so popular, Baltimore’s Child asked several coordinators and directors from summer camps in the Baltimore area to reflect on how …
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Summer has arrived, and summer camp season isn’t far behind. Baltimore’s summer camps are getting ready to welcome kids back for in-person summer camp experiences. Are camps ready? Some are, but some are not, says the American Camp Association. In an ACA poll, half of camps responding said they are …
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