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How to Transition Your Kids from the School Year to Summer
Summer break can prove to be both exciting and challenging for kids and parents alike. Encouraging and supporting your school-aged children over the summer months can ensure they stay active, engaged, and ready for the next academic year. Here are some strategies to...
Using Day Camp to Ditch Picky Eating Habits
Encouraging healthy eating habits can seem daunting, particularly if your child is a picky eater. However, research indicates that it's possible to positively change a child's eating habits by consistently exposing them to a variety of foods. According to the American...
The Science Behind Outdoor Play and Healthy Children
As parents weigh summer day camp options for their children, it’s important to consider the myriad of positive impacts that nature can have on young minds and bodies. While screens continue to dominate children's attention, encouraging outdoor play can seem like an...
The Power of Play: Benefits of Unstructured Playtime for Children
In today's fast-paced world filled with scheduled activities and screens vying for our children's attention, the value of unstructured playtime often gets overlooked. Yet, unstructured play is a vital component of child development, offering a myriad of benefits that...
Exploring Nature: Outdoor Adventures – Are they part of your kids Summer Day Camp Experience
Exploring Nature: Outdoor Adventures - Are they part of your kids Summer Day Camp Experience? In today's digital age, where screens seem to dominate children's attention, the importance of connecting with nature has never been more critical. For many parents, the...
The Benefits of Choosing a Structured Summer Camp
As summer approaches, parents often find themselves faced with the task of planning enriching activities for their children during the extended break from school. While the options may seem endless, one key consideration stands out: the importance of selecting a...
The Crucial Importance of Swim Lessons for Young Children
As parents, ensuring the safety and well-being of our children is always a top priority. While we take measures to childproof our homes and teach them to look both ways before crossing the street, one aspect of safety that can sometimes be overlooked is swimming. Swim...
Nurturing Young Minds: The Vital Role of STEM Education at Chartwell Happy Day Camp, Marlton, New Jersey
STEM Education at Chartwell Happy Day Camp In today's rapidly evolving world, the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) play an increasingly pivotal role in shaping our society. Recognizing the importance of preparing the next generation...
A Guide for Parents to This Year’s Solar Eclipse
As the celestial gears align once again, nature offers us a spectacular show: a solar eclipse. This year, on April 8th, families across North America will have the opportunity to witness the moon move in front of the sun, casting a mesmerizing shadow over our planet....
Raising Eco-Conscious Kids: Nurturing Environmental Responsibility as a Family
In today's world, teaching children about the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability is more crucial than ever. As parents, we have a unique opportunity to instill values of eco-consciousness in our children and empower them to become stewards of...