Packing and Pre-Camp Jitters Have you ever felt that flutter of butterflies in your stomach, a mix of excitement and dread, right before embarking on a big adventure? That’s exactly how Arthur felt. His destination? Not some far-off land, but a place a little closer to home: Camp Meadowbrook. For Arthur, like many kids, summer…
Setting the Stage: Beyond Elwood City The smell of sunscreen mingled with pine needles, a symphony of chirping crickets competed with the excited chatter of children, and the faint scent of campfire smoke hung in the air. This was summer camp, a rite of passage for many a childhood, a place of scraped knees, whispered…
A World Away: Why Sleepaway Camps Reign Supreme for City Kids The hum of summer is upon us, a symphony of sizzling city streets and the distant promise of freedom. For New York City kids, that freedom often translates to a yearning for adventure, a desire to disconnect from screens, and a craving for the…
