By Helene Abrams | Contributor Summer camp can be one of the most rewarding, unforgettable experiences in a child’s life. Camp provides children with a community of caring mentors who provide experiential education that leads to self-respect and appreciation for life. All of the outcomes—friendships, overcoming challenges, staying healthy, and…
How Summer Camps Can Impact Kids with Special Needs by Jordan Kiefer Developing a new interest; taking a break from the school year; creating lasting memories and friendships—for these reasons and so many more, summer camp is a meaningful experience for all kids, including those with special needs. Yet, it…
1) HOOP IT UP FOR HEROES January 20 Military Night at the Texas Legends game vs. the Rio Grande Valley Vipers will benefit the American Fallen Soldiers Project, which provides comfort and healing to the grieving families of our fallen military. Their mission is to honor and forever…
Summer 2017 will be here before you know it. What will your kids be doing during that long stretch between June and August? Will they be expanding their minds, learning a new skill or improving on an existing one, making lifelong friends from around the globe or getting an internship…
What your kids do in the summer can impact their future in tremendous ways. So how do you choose from among the thousands of overnight programs, camps, and trips out there? Ask an expert like Helene Abrams. by Karyn Brodsky “We have to let our kids go have experiences….
What your kids do in the summer can impact their future in tremendous ways. So how do you choose from among the thousands of overnight programs, camps and trips out there? Ask Helene Abrams. by Karyn Brodsky In 1953, Hodding Carter, a prominent newspaper editor, noted in his book, Where Main…
Summer camp and teen/tween programs can be one of the most rewarding, unforgettable experiences. Tips on Trips and Camps offers the following reasons to give your child their wings and let them explore: 1. It offers a community of caring mentors who provide experiential education that leads to self-respect and appreciation for…
Summer Programs Enrich Minds and Lives by Kristin Ciccarelli Getting into the college of their dreams can be tough for most high school students, and discovering a career they can be passionate about is even tougher. Rest assured, however, excellent resources are readily available, including opportunities to try on jobs…