Author: Hank Birdsong has more than 25 years of experience working with children at summer camps and with outdoor programs such as Outward Bound and Discovery. Hank provides camp with a rich background of knowledge and technical skill. Hank has served on the National Accreditation Council for the Association for Experiential Education and is an Assistant Scout Master for... Read More
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Summer Horse Camps: Plan an Unforgettable Summer Camp Adventure
The Importance of Summer Camps for Kids Camp is an experience most children treasure well into adulthood. It is often thought of as a time to get your first taste of independence as a kid and to have your first clear vision of your future as a teen. Kids need to spend time exploring the outdoors, different activities, new... Read More
Encouraging News Regarding Childhood Obesity
Preschoolers’ Obesity Rates Falling While one in eight American preschoolers is obese, that number is only one in seven amongst low-income children. That number has fallen in 19 US states and territories and has only risen in three states. Sports Summer Camps Offer Ample Opportunities for Physical Activity Parents concerned about their children’s health might want to consider the... Read More
The Number of Children Diagnosed with ADHD On the Rise
ADHD Numbers Skyrocketing for Kids Age 4 to 17 Did you know that eleven percent of all children in the United States are affected by attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that number is 16% higher than it was in 2007. Parents with kids affected by ADHD might wonder whether their child could... Read More
PE and After-School Programs Help Children and Teens Excel
Kids and Teens Still Aren’t Doing Nearly Enough Physical Activity Nanci Hellmich in the USA Today article, Kids Need To Step Up Physical Activity, Report Says, argues that, despite prodding from their parents, teachers and doctors, American kids just aren’t getting enough physical exercise. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, only 29% of teens get... Read More
Art and Music Help Children Develop
Learning Music Grows Kids’ Brains According to Lily Avnet’s article in the Huffington Post, Music Lessons Early In Life Could Boost Brain Development, Study Suggests, children who receive music lessons early in life develop brain mass faster than those who don’t learn music. The Journal of Neuroscience reports that musicians who began to playing a musical instrument before the... Read More
USA Swimming: The National Governing Body of Competitive Swimming
What is USA Swimming USA Swimming is the official website for the national governing body of competitive swimming in the United States. It is responsible for selecting the US Olympic Swimming team and other teams that represent the U.S. It also governs the overall operation of the sport of swimming within the country. According to their objective, “Build the base,... Read More
Best Resources for Sports Summer Camp Equipment: Part 2
More Sports Summer Camp Equipment Resources (continued from Part 1.) Sports camp brings all kinds of memorable experiences and benefits. Kids learn the value of exercise and being outdoors, and they develop confidence and team building skills. Sports summer camp wouldn’t be a sports camp if it didn’t have high quality equipment, though. That’s why we offer a summer... Read More
Mountain Biking Jobs at Summer Camps
Summer Camp Jobs at CampPage.com CampPage.com summer camps directory is proud to to provide some of the most comprehensive summer camp job listings in the United States and Canada. Summer camps are a special place, not only for kids, but also for staff, counselors and directors. To be in this profession you must love working with others, teaching others... Read More