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She is the Music Woman who has seemingly done everything in life but lead a parade of 76 trombones. And there's still time for that. But, unlike Harold Hill, Cathy Block is the real deal.

Summer camp is hotter than ever

We’re all experiencing the effects of these difficult, post-pandemic times. Especially young people. They are navigating post-lockdown life with the intense pressures of screen-based friendships, …

Building kids who connect

Why is summer camp good for kids? Among many known benefits, one study found that relationship skills are one of the most enduring and transferable outcomes of a summer camp experience.

Experts agree that summer camp builds tenacity, resilience and grit

Resilience is “the capacity to rise above difficult circumstances, allowing our children to exist in this less-than-perfect world, while moving forward with optimism and confidence.”

The Upside

In a usual year, the first quarter is typically when schools and communities host summer camp fairs, offering parents and guardians a way to meet day and overnight camp directors, learn about their …

For more than 100 years, summer camps have offered safe havens where children can breathe, reconnect with nature, make friends, try new things, and be part of a nurturing community that supports healthy growth and development.

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