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Final Checklist

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
  • HCDC t-shirts…  Check!
  • Bathing suit…  Check!
  • Sun Screen… Check!
  • Water Shoes… Check!

What am I forgetting?!?  Ugh….. Yes, the panic of “What am I forgetting?” settles in as you ready your child for camp while you go over all the various things that he or she will need this summer.

But I can tell you that probably the most important thing you can pack for your child is a sense of confidence and reassurance that your child will have an amazing time while at camp this summer.  Remind them that although you will not be there during the day, Dave, Doris, Jane and the rest of the HCDC team of counselors, group leaders & support staff will be there for them and that they are not alone.

Camp will provide your child with the added self-confidence, self-esteem and resilience that comes from doing things that sometimes takes them out of their comfort zone. You can’t over-estimate the benefit for a child that comes from getting through a challenge without mom or dad.  Dave, Doris, Jane and the rest of the HCDC team are there to help them to do just that, and to do it successfully!

So, as you go over your list of various camp necessities and pack them up in your child’s camp backpack, don’t forget to pack your child up with a bit of “can do” attitude and a dose of positive spirit!  The positive changes in your child of having spent a summer of fun and adventure, and making new friends, will make it clear – It was all well worth it!

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Packing for Camp

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

With just 40 days left until the start of summer 2011, most parents are focusing their concerns on the seemingly overwhelming task of collecting the clothing and other “necessities” needed for their child’s summer at camp.  Readying for camp usually boils down to accumulating, labeling, and packing an inordinate amount of items deemed vital to the production of a successful summer.  But are parents really “packing” the right things?  Are they really preparing themselves and their children to get the most and the best out of a great summer camp experience?

On some levels, not much has changed in the forty years since my father packed me up for my first summer as a camper at Timber Lake Camp.  Yet, times surely have changed and so have parental expectations.  My father was content in the hope of getting me back in one piece.  Parents today have much higher aspirations for their child’s camp experience, commensurate, I suppose, with the higher tuition now demanded.  Today’s parents should expect more than the obvious; safety and fun.  They should look for real growth in their child.  The first step in assuring it, is “packing” correctly – preparing properly for the camp experience. (more…)

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Tween Girl Summit

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

It was a crisp day in New York City when 250 “tween” girls descended upon the Metropolitan Pavilion for the second annual Ally Katzz Tween Girl Summit. The TLC Family of Camps served as one of many sponsors of this unique event.

The chock-full day was spent in two “tracks”: one for moms and one for their tween girls. The girls met with Olympic gold athletes and current Disney Channel stars, and spent the day focusing on issues such as standing up for what you believe in, becoming an “actionist”, staying confident and making a difference in your world. Moms spent the day hearing from experts on topics such as eating disorders, developing a confident daughter, cyberbullying and body image. The program culminated in an absolutely AMAZING private concert by Tiffany Thornton, Monique Coleman, Mitchell Musso and Kicking Daisies. (more…)

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Halloween Safety Tips

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

Every summer, we make any excuse to get dressed up and throw on some face-paint as our favorite princesses and pirates, superheros, rockstars or storybook characters – you can see campers and staff in different costumes at any given time throughout the summer!

However, for those of you who will be donning your costumes this weekend for Halloween, the TLC Family of Camps wants to ensure that all of our children are safe. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and SafeKids.org each published press releases on their websites this month listing some important tips to help keep our kids safe over Halloween. And while some of the things may just be mere reminders of what may seem to be the obvious, others may be something you haven’t ever thought about… Please take a look and remember to have a safe & fun Halloween!

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Here’s To Your Health!

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

INGREDIENTS:
1) Hampton Country Day Camp.
2) Lots of happy children.
3) Healthy foods served daily.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix these ingredients altogether on a warm sunny day with some swimming, awesome activities, laughter, singing and some arts & crafts. Let sit until an appetite ensues… Your final product? A well-fed Hampton Country Day Camper! (more…)

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