Parent Resources

The following links can help you educate yourself about some of the benefits of camp. Reading up will also help you be able to talk to your child about their experiences at camp and will help you make the most of your child’s time at camp. If you find any other interesting links, please let us know via email so we can add to this list.

First Time Campers

Videos for Parents
2024 Camper Orientation
Homesick and Happy: Advice for Parents of First-Time Campers

The Power of Camp

Kids and Healthy Lifestyles: How Camps Can Help
The Power of Play
I Believe in Camp…
Benefits of Camp

Anti-Racism Resources for Kids

Your Kids Aren’t Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup
Anti-Racist Resources from Greater Good
Resources for Parents to Raise Anti-Racist Children

Social-Emotional Learning and Camp

The Value of Summer Camp
Results of Our Challenge Success Research
Raising Well-Balanced Kids

Talking to Kids about COVID-19

Preparing Your Camper for a COVID-19 Test
What to Say to Kids When the News is Scary
How to Help Kids Navigate Fear and Anxiety During the Pandemic