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Five Myths About Choosing the Right Summer Camp

March 6, 2020March 7, 2020 Helene Abrams 1 Comment Camps, Coping Mechanisms, Life Skills, preston hollow, Specialty Camp Myths, Summer 2020

Considering an overnight camp for your child for summer 2020? I’ve compiled a list of myths and accompanying facts to help guide you.

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Empty Nest Syndrome? No Worries

May 8, 2019November 15, 2019 Helene Abrams 0 Comments Camps, Empty Nest Syndrome, Helene Abrams, schools, summer, Tips, Tips on Trips and Camps

Be confident in your decision to send your child to camp. Camp will be a wonderful experience, and you wouldn’t have made that decision if you didn’t believe your child was ready for it.

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It’s Normal To Feel Homesick

April 10, 2019November 15, 2019 Helene Abrams 0 Comments Campers, Camps, Homesickness, schools, Tips, Tips on Trips and Camps

It’s not uncommon for first-time campers (and even second-and third-timers) to experience homesickness.

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Great Summers Start With Right Questions

March 6, 2019November 15, 2019 Helene Abrams 0 Comments Camps, community service, schools, summer, Tips on Trips and Camps

How will you fill your child’s summer? Does he or she need to develop new interests, get a dose of self-esteem, improve skills in sports or arts?

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Summer Excitement Begins With Packing

May 14, 2018November 15, 2019 Helene Abrams 0 Comments Camps, Helen Abrams, Items, kids, Label Daddy, Organization, summer, Tips, Tips on Trips and Camps

The good news is you probably have many things your child needs for camp in your house. Take the packing

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Sending Your Love to Camp

April 16, 2018 Helene Abrams 0 Comments Camps, Care Packages, columns, Hand-Written Letter, Helene Abrams, kids, Mail Call, summer, Tips on Trips and Camps

You’ve hugged and kissed your children and confidently sent them off to camp. Next step, care packages! As someone who