3 Things Summer Camp Counselors Wish You Knew…

Most kids love going to summer camp. They see it as a time to play, socialize with their friends, and learn new things. Summer camp is a lot of fun for kids and a relief for parents since they don't have to worry about where their child is going to be while they're at work during the summer. But what do the counselors think of camp? The Washington Post broke it down for us. First, some camp counselors believe that preparedness is key. If your child isn't prepared for the day, they're going to have a hard time doing everything they wanted to do. For example, if it's time for your child to go swimming but they don't have their swimsuits, they're not going to be able to participate in that day's activities. It puts a lot of stress on the camp counselor because not only do they have to … [Read more...]

Ready Set Camp!

As the school year wraps up we are in a whirlwind of end-of-the-year activities and with all the picnics, ceremonies, pool parties, recitals I'm having a hard enough time making sure I stay  on top of each day and send each kid off with the proper clothing, sunscreen, bug spray and snacks. For snacks, I usually make them sandwiches using a french baguette loaf, ham, and as much vegetables my kids can tolerate. However, as I dropped them off yesterday I thought, "It's like I'm sending them off to camp and not school." CAMP!   That's right! In two weeks my oldest starts the summer by going to camp.  I'm not sure I'm totally prepared either. It's a good thing I'm working with MinuteClinic to get me in #ReadySetCamp mode!  And I'm not just talking about the camp physicals you can … [Read more...]