10 Tips to Help Heal Homesickness

on January 23, 2021

The one thing that puts a bigger damper on overnight camp than too much rain? Homesickness. It’s common, it’s normal and there are, thankfully, many things you can do to help your child cope with or avoid significant homesickness. ... Read full article

Camp and the College Connection

on January 23, 2021

How summer camp boosts college readiness.... Read full article

Massachusetts Berry Picking Guide

on June 01, 2020

There’s nothing quite like the first bite of a strawberry when we enter berry season. Not only is berry picking (or even just picking up a crate at a nearby farm stand) a wonderful way to support local farmers, it gives us the ability to show our ...... Read full article

6 Ways Camp Experience Influenced Adults

on April 15, 2020

How many kids do you think go to camp in the summer? According to the ACA (American Camp Association) website 14 million kids and adults attend camp every summer. Camp is an $18 billion industry. ... Read full article

Ice Skating Ponds in Massachusetts

on January 07, 2020

Grab your ice skates and visit one of these ice skating ponds in Massachusetts. Massachusetts' ice skating ponds are a great way to enjoy the outdoors during winter and introduce the next generation to Massachusetts' ice skating tradition.... Read full article

Pumpkin Picking in Massachusetts

on August 31, 2019

Do you like your pumpkins tall and skinny or short and fat? Find the perfect one at one of these farms!... Read full article

Top 5 Foreign Language and Cultural Immersion Summer Camps in Greater Boston & Mass. in 2020

by 2019 Family Favorites on July 22, 2019

Here are the 2019 Top 5 Foreign Language and Cultural Immersion Summer Camps as voted for by parents in Greater Boston and throughout New England... Read full article

The Next Wave of Recess Renaissance

on May 06, 2019

Adaptive Playgrounds and Physical Education Programs Help Special Needs Students Be Their Best Selves... Read full article

How active and imaginative play encourages learning

by Lauren Koppelman on March 26, 2019

How do parents know if an educational environment is right for their child? Studies have shown that active, dramatic play is an integral part of early childhood learning. Parents need to determine whether a learning environment is conducive to develo... Read full article

DIY Valentine’s Day Cards & Crafts

on January 30, 2019

Homemade Valentine's Day cards and crafts.... Read full article