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The Importance of Outdoor Play for Children
Most American children spend between five and seven hours engaged in "screen time" each day, which means they spend less time outdoors and more time in front of gaming consoles, mobile phones, and computers. While technology offers several benefits — online games can encourage teamwork and online communities can foster community — playing outside is still essential for…
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The Benefits of Summer Camps for Children
Summer is nearly here, bringing about many new considerations for parents. Most parents must consider childcare for the summer, activities to prevent their kids from being bored and educational programs. A go-to solution for these concerns is summer camp. Continue reading to learn the benefits of summer camps for children: 9 Benefits of Summer Camps for KidsExperiencing…
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How to Choose a Fun, Social, and Local Summer Day Camp for Your Child
Written by: Nicole Flynn, Association Summer Day Camp DirectorThere is nothing more precious to you than your child. Choosing the right camp to enroll them in for the summer can be tough.As the region’s largest provider of camp and child care, we’ve learned a few things about what parents want, what kids need, and how…
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