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Why Camp Matters

Camp is one of the most impactful experiences you can offer your child. It’s where they build confidence, gain independence, and develop life skills that help them grow into capable, well-rounded individuals. Camp provides a space to try new things, take on age-appropriate challenges, and thrive in a supportive community.

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Camp Builds Life Long Skills

Camp is more than fun. It’s a place where kids build confidence, learn how to work as a team, and develop resilience through challenge and play. These are the skills that stick with them for life and prepare them to thrive in school, relationships, and beyond.

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How to Choose a Camp

Every family is different, and every camp is too. Whether you’re looking for a full summer experience or just a few weeks, we’ll help you find a camp that matches your child’s interests, your family’s values, and your practical needs.

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Why Choose an Accredited Camp

Your child’s safety and well-being come first. Choosing an accredited camp means choosing a program that meets the highest standards in health, safety, programming, staff training, and more. It’s a meaningful commitment to quality that families can trust.

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Summer Camps in the News

4 Tips on Camp Tipping

With summer camp coming to an end, many parents have questions about tipping their child’s camp counselors for a job well done. The American Camp Association, NY and NJ suggests […]

Wall Street Journal/Summer Camp & COVID-19

Summer Camps in Northeast Scramble to Deal With Coronavirus Fallout Camps aim to figure out if they can open, how the safety rules might change and whether parents will send […]

7 Summer Camp Fairs Scheduled for NJ, to Help Parents Choose Best Fit

Executive Director Alicia Skovera discussing the high demand of summer camp and how NJ camp fairs are a great way to find a camp.

Mentorship Matters

EPIC Voices: Mentorship Matters By Katia Beales-Salovitch One of the best ways to grow as an emerging camp professional is through mentorship. A mentor offers perspective, encouragement, and wisdom that […]

The Importance of Teaching Teamwork by Andy Pritikin

Just like migrating or flocks of birds, working together to forage or fly behind each other’s wind current and just like bees, who protect the larvae, produce wax, build combs […]

Upcoming Camp Fairs

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January 24, 2026 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

New York Family Camp Fair

Don’t Miss a Free Opportunity for NY Families to Discover Great Summer Camps for 2026!Join us at the upcoming camp fairs brought to you by New York Family. All parents […]

Looking for a summer job that actually means something? Camp is more than just a seasonal gig. It’s a place where you can make a lasting impact on kids’ lives, grow as a leader, and build real-world skills that apply to any career. Whether you’re guiding a cabin, teaching an activity, or supporting behind the scenes, you’ll work hard, have fun, and walk away with friendships and experience that last.

Discover the Value of Working at Camp

Interested in learning more about working at camp? Project Real Job offers helpful resources that show just how impactful a camp job can be. From building valuable career skills to making a lasting difference in a child’s life, these tools help you understand and communicate the power of a summer spent working at camp.

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