Breaking News: Summer 2022 will arrive in a few short months! Despite the cold, snowy, gray days we face in February, hope is on the horizon. We are promised a return to warm, sunny days, a break from school, and the opportunity/peril of getting the kiddos plugged into some great activities. In addition, we are hoping the skies will clear from the “Covid cloud” that has hung around for far too long.
Probably more than they realize, our kids need a true camp experience more than ever before. Camp and summer programs recognize the unique role they play in youth development and are up for the challenge. An article entitled “Camp and the Loneliness Crisis” by Scott Arizala posted on acacamps.org hits home. “It’s time to go back to what has worked for us at camp for the last 100 years or so. We still need to help kids make quality connections and friendships.”
Summer Camp options run the gamut -– from out-of-state overnight adventure camps to nearby day camps for your aspiring musician. Robotics camps for your brainiac, sports programming for your athlete, and special needs camps to nurture your special child. Never before have we seen such a boundless opportunity for a unique summer experience that will let your child explore new pursuits and maybe make a friendship that will last a lifetime.
To aid in your exploration, we are thrilled to be hosting three Camp and Summer Programs Fairs this year: on February 27 at Crocker Park in Westlake, March 6 at Hawken School in Lyndhurst, and a new event this year on March 13 at Summit Mall in Akron.
If you have never been to a camp fair with the family, I strongly encourage you to check it out! Where else can you talk face-to-face with camp directors, counselors, camper families and kids who can share their experiences first-hand? Also, we’ll have some fun and entertainment, including the one-and-only Jungle Terry Animal Entertainer.
Be sure to check out this Camp and Summer Programs Guide for a great overview of what summer could look like for the kids. Online research is great, too – and we can aid in the exploration beyond these pages at northeastohioparent.com
Let’s look ahead to summer ’22 with joyful anticipation of a return to what kids do best -– explore their passions, embrace new adventures and learn more about themselves and other kids.
I hope to see you at one of our Camp and Summer Programs Fairs!
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