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summer camp

7/8/2020

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Thanks, in part, to the romanticized versions of summer camp found in TV and movies, many view it as a luxury - a fun experience that parents enroll their children in to help facilitate a magical childhood and soon-to-be nostalgic memories. But the truth of the matter is summer camp - whether sleep-away or day - is a necessity for most parents. Very few jobs have the summers off and even fewer professionals can afford to take them off if they do. (An estimated 1 in 6 teachers have second jobs year round.)

Summer camp/care is a much needed childcare service, keeping children of all ages not just entertained but safe from June through August. This year it feels particularly necessary. Children have been home since March with limited, if any, access to their friends. Parents - unless deemed essential - have been home, as well, trying to work, and educate/care for their children at the same time. Camp is a haven for both - time out of the house for the kids and time to work for the parents. 

However, it also seems risky. After months closed off to the world, is it safe to send children to camp even if it’s outdoors? Will temperature checks, hand washing, smaller cohorts and masks on staff be enough to keep kids healthy? And is it affordable? Many have lost their jobs or seen reduced hours and pay since the pandemic started. Summer camps range from $100 to $500+ a week. That means a few thousand dollars per summer, per child (more than the stimulus checks sent out in April). 
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This decision, particularly this year, will weigh heavily on parents, including many of our Fellows. How do you choose when the wellbeing of the child, the parent, the family and the community don’t necessarily align?


7 Comments
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4/16/2021 10:49:03 am

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Next Level Boys Camps link
4/28/2021 06:05:14 pm

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5/6/2021 08:34:37 pm

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Camp North Star link
9/18/2021 06:17:30 am

Name :- Camp North Star

Website :- https://campnorthstarmaine.com/

E-mail :- [email protected]

Address :- 200 VERRILL ROAD POLAND SPRING, ME 04274

Phone Number :- 207.998.4777

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Camp North Star link
10/14/2021 02:36:42 pm

Name :- Camp North Star

Website :- https://campnorthstarmaine.com/

E-mail :- [email protected]

Address :- 200 VERRILL ROAD POLAND SPRING, ME 04274

Phone Number :- 207.998.4777

Thanks for the Useful Information,
I prefer ( https://campnorthstarmaine.com/ ) for plaining overnight camp, summer camp, sleepaway camp, sports camp.

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Folding Camp Chair link
6/6/2022 08:45:02 am

No matter what your child's interests are, whether it be sports or arts and crafts, a camp program will engage them in activities that require teamwork. Knowing how to work in a team is a useful skill for life.

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