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CAMP ANXIETY How to Calm Yourself 2018 CAMP DIRECTORY

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The separation anxiety of sending a child off to camp is often felt more by the parent than the child.

Here’s how to calm yourself.

By Laura Lyles Reagan Summer shorts and tees purchased, washed and folded neatly in the duffle bag. Bug spray, cell phone charger and the one allowable stuffed animal all packed. Immunization card submitted.

Survival snacks tucked away. We were ready for her first week away from home on her own.

My daughter was 10 years old and headed to summer pre-teen church camp. We were pulling into the parking lot to meet the van when suddenly a speeding driver hit my left driver door trying to pass us, obviously missing my blinker signal when I was turning left into the church parking lot. The police were called. Reports were taken but no one was hurt.

I wasn’t able to give my daughter the proper goodbye. I didn’t get to impart a week’s worth of wisdom about how girls could triangulate, form cliques and leave somebody out. We had been so busy gathering that I really hadn’t taken care of the emotional part, the potential separation anxiety.

My daughter was a little worried about me with the accident but when I told her I was fine, she gathered her sleeping bag, pillows and duffle bag, hugged me and headed happily to the van bound for her summer adventure. Reflecting later, I saw

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the separation anxiety was all mine.

As school teachers and camp counselors will tell you, parents are most often the source of separation anxiety, not the kids. Separation anxiety in the first year of a baby’s life and as preschoolers is a normal part of childhood development.

Separation anxiety about a 10-year old off to summer camp is all about the parent.

Here are some tips to help anxious parents when sending your children off to camp:

Have an emergency plan.

Don’t alarm your child. Simply tell her that you have emergency numbers for the camp and you can contact her if needed.

Set expectations.

Review the camp’s policies. Most camps allow family email. Some don’t allow cell phones or only allow them at specified times. Tell her you will email her but that you want her to have a good time and understand that she may get busy.

Trust your parenting.

Communicate confidence about your child’s ability to solve social

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problems. You have raised a respectful child. Trust that your parenting is being internalized. If she learns to work with people she doesn’t like and finds a way to get along, it is a valuable life skill at any age.

Make your own plans.

Have some adult fun while your child is away. This is a great time to do things you don’t normally get to do. It is also a great time to focus special attention on another child or children.

Give a positive goodbye.

Short, loving goodbyes are best.

Exude confidence and tell your child to have a good time.

In the end, my daughter had a wonderful time at camp even though there was a “mean girl” incident or two. She learned to stand up for herself or let go of issues that were not that important to her (a valuable life lesson). All was truly well, whether I felt like it or not.

Laura Lyles Reagan is a freelance writer.

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Thrilling adventures are in store for children at summer camps throughout the Delaware Valley in 2018! This camp directory includes an ample array of choices for all abilities, ages and interests.

Navigate the directory by focusing on your preferences for: • Geographic area: Camps are grouped by county & outlying areas.

• Category: Each description is prefaced by camp type — day, program, residential, special needs or travel.

• Special features: Blue icons at the end of each listing indicate if a camp offers extended day care, part-day or part-week schedules, financial aid or transportation. Abbreviations denote whether a camp is ACA accredited, has a counselor-in-training program or may accommodate some special needs. See the key at the bottom of the page.

Find a searchable version at MetroKids.com/camps.

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Camp Creek Run 199 Taunton Lake Rd., Marlton; 856-596-4250 campcreekrun@yahoo.com Campcreekrun.com

DAY Get close to nature at Camp Creek Run! Located in Marlton on 50 wooded acres, we offer certified teachers; sports, arts & nature programs; fishing & boating; swim instruction; pools; archery range; nature center; hiking trails; basketball, volleyball & gaga courts; challenge course; gardens & butterfly house; and farm sanctuary.

ESF Summer Camps William Allen Middle School 801 N. Stanwick Rd., Moorestown info@esfcamps.com esfcamps.com

DAY Our award-winning programs are filled with the perfect blend of education, sports & fun. With 60+ activities for every interest, we offer the widest variety of experiences for boys and girls, ages 3-15. June 25 Aug. 24, 2018

Future Scholars Early Learning Center 1351 Rt. 38 W., B-1, Hainesport 609-518-1333 admin@futurescholarslearning.com Futurescholarslearning.com

DAY Summer Camp offers full & half days with various schedules available. Activities include field trips & in-house visitors along with moonbounce, water play, cooking classes, music & sports, just to name a few!

We continue to educate your child through our themebased activities & curriculum so your child won’t fall behind this summer. Private tutoring available.

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JCC Camps at Medford 400 Tuckerton Rd., Medford 856-751-1666 jcccampsatmedford.org

DAY, TRAVEL JCC Camps at Medford enriches children’s lives by teaching values and life skills in a fun, safe and inclusive Jewish environment while building confidence, sharing successes and creating lasting friendships. Register at Open House on 4/15 ACA CIT SN and save $250 per camper!

Liberty Lake Day Camp 1195 Florence-Columbus Rd., Bordentown 609-499-7820 Libertylakedaycamp.com

DAY Liberty Lake is a truly transformative experience, teaching life skills to inspire children and adults to change the world. Campers expand their talents, make friends and have the greatest summer experience ACA imaginable!

Moorestown Friends School Summer Programs 110 E. Main St. Moorestown 856-914-4493 mcameron@mfriends.org Summer.mfriends.org

DAY Moorestown Friends School offers a number of exciting summer opportunities for children entering grades 1-10. The Summer Scholars Program options include innovative and exciting approaches to science, robotics, technology, STEM, sports, design, thinking, arts, economics and more. In addition, Academic Transitions courses offer the chance for your child to improve in math, writing and study skills. Many Summer Programs Master Teachers are MFS teachers and department heads, most of whom hold advanced degrees from prestigious universities.

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge 4 Sawmill Rd. Medford, NJ 856-983-3329 cedarrun.org

DAY Walk in the woods, dig in the dirt and explore Cedar Run during our week-long nature camps.

Daily activities include hands-on experiences and experiments, visits with native wildlife, games and creative play. There’s a special session just for you.

Don’t miss out, sign up today! Camp runs weekly June 25-August 24 for ages 3-13. CIT SN

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Camp Invention Multiple locations throughout Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey 800-968-4332 campinvention@invent.org Campinvention.org

DAY Camp Invention’s all-new summer program, Fast Forward, shows children that even the wildest and craziest ideas can become reality! Campers in grades K-6 will create a vehicle of the future, design a mechanical robot dog and build futuristic dream homes.

Local educators lead the week of fun, hands-on, STEM activities that encourage children to think big, explore their curiosity and never give up! Visit campinvention. org or call 800-968-4332 to register. Use promo code ThinkBig15 to save $15 (expires 5/4).

iD Tech www.idtech.com 1-888-709-8324

DAY iD Tech is the world’s #1 summer STEM program for ages 7-18 held at 150 prestigious universities including Princeton University, Monmouth University, The Hun School Of Princeton, University Of Pennsylvania, Rowan College- Mount Laurel. With world-class instructors and innovative courses in coding, game development, robotics, and design, our programs instill in-demand skills that embolden students to shape the future.

Learn more at iDTech.com.

ISC Summer Day Camp of Cherry Hill

DAY ISC is the place to be this and every summer!

Open all summer long! June 18-Aug. 31 Roller skating, indoor sports fields, arts & crafts, special guests & so much fun every day! Additional Options: Field trip, swim trips, sports camps and enrichment camps available. Mon.-Fri. 7am-6pm. Flexible scheduling.

Daily rates. Weekly tuition payments. Lunch, drinks and snacks included!

3 Locations (Deptford, Cherry Hill & Mt. Laurel) 856-428-8588 Intsports.com

Lavner Camps!

PA, NJ and DE 610-664-8800 info@lavnercampsandprograms.com Lavnercampsandprograms.com

DAY, RESIDENTIAL Lavner Camps is the Leader in Summer Enrichment Camps. As the #1 CAMP EXPERIENCE IN SPORTS, TECHNOLOGY, & THE ARTS, we have AWARD WINNING SUMMER CAMPS at 14 Philadelphia Metro, New Jersey & Delaware locations, with 35+ Specialty Camps to choose from... an INCREDIBLE summer camp experience awaits for your child! Our Cutting-Edge Summer Camps include Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Robotics, Minecraft, Coding, Game Design, Culinary Arts, Fashion, Film & Lots More! Our New Jersey location is at the Katz JCC in Cherry Hill. Additional camp locations in NYC, Manhattan, Washington DC, St. Louis MO, Nashville TN & Los Angeles CA! Ages 6-15, Co-ed.

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CAMDEN COUNTY Early Childhood Camps at the Katz JCC 1301 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill 856-424-4444 ext. 1242 donnasnyder@jfedsnj.org Katzjcc.org/ecccamps

DAY Early Childhood Camps at the Katz JCC is the place for little campers to have big fun! Children enjoy creative arts, music, sports, swim lessons, cooking and more, supervised by loving and professional staff.

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Key: Extended hours Offers financial aid Part-day or part-week sessions Provides transportation ACA: ACA-accredited CIT: Counselor-in-training program SN: Some special needs may be accommodated

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Echo Hill Camp 13655 Bloomingneck Rd., Worton, MD 410-348-5303 info@echohillcamp.com EchoHillCamp.com

RESIDENTIAL Echo Hill Camp on the Chesapeake Bay is a traditional, sleep-away summer camp with 2- to 8week sessions. Non-competitive, free-choice program.

Waterskiing, sailing, wakeboarding, crabbing, ropes course, nature, art and much more! ACA

Haddonfield Friends School Summer Camp 47 N. Haddon Ave., Haddonfield 856-429-6786 ext. 211 Hfsfriends.org

DAY All activities are supervised by trained, experienced, certified educators. Each session incorporates an ageappropriate enrichment theme such as music, sports, cooperative games, crafts, drama, computers, science, cultural connections, nature study & water play. Many theme weeks culminate with events, performances & trips.

Pilot Summer Camp The Pilot School, 208 Woodlawn Rd., Wilmington, DE cshivone@pilotschool.org pilotschool.org

DAY Children ages 5-12 will benefit from our multi-sensory approach, which offers them the opportunity to engage in activities while learning.

This fun, hands-on camp focuses on special skills, team building, science experiments and nature while integrating reading and math.

Super Star Summer Camp 5 Larwin Rd., Cherry Hill 856-795-4599 theGCAcademy.com

DAY Super Star Summer Camp is where kids learn how to be awesome. We offer a variety of activities for children to enjoy, including swimming, ninja obstacle courses, flip-training, basketball, soccer, gymnastics, tumbling, cheerleading, arts & crafts and more.

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Science Camp Watonka PO Box 127, Hawley, PA 570-857-1401 mail@watonka.com Watonka.com

RESIDENTIAL For boys 8-16. Camper-selected program includes hands-on laboratory experiences in astronomy, biology, chemistry, computers, electronics, earth science, physics & robotics. A wide range of other activities includes ropes, archery, climbing, woodworking, sailing, rocketry, mini-bike riding, sports, windsurfing & trips. 2-, 4-, 6- & 8-week sessions available. CIT SN

Tall Pines Day Camp 1349 Sykesville Rd., Williamstown 856-262-3900 fun@tallpinesdaycamp.com Tallpinesdaycamp.com

DAY Serving Center City/South Jersey/shore points.

State certified & accredited by ACA. 66 acres include 45,000 sq. ft. of A/C indoor space, climbing tower, pedal karts, gymnastics, driving range, horseback riding, 8,500 sq. ft. of pools, soccer & baseball fields, hockey, basketball, tennis courts, arts & music programs. Open houses on Saturdays from 12-3pm, ACA April 21 and May 19.

Whale Camp at the Fundy Marine Science Institute Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, Canada 888-54-WHALE info@whalecamp.com WhaleCamp.com

RESIDENTIAL, TRAVEL No other marine science camp offers as many face-to-face encounters to closely observe and study whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and puffins in their own natural habitat. Board our research vessel for unmatched opportunities to observe marine life. Explore beaches, coastal trails and fishing villages on beautiful Grand Manan Island. Ask about our $40,000 College Scholarships, STEM projects & College Credits.

YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser 201 Cushion Peak Rd., PO Box 147, Wernersville, PA 610-670-2267 SMYMCA.org

RESIDENTIAL We welcome you to our 600 mountaintop acres in Berks County, PA. While we offer a variety of session lengths, most campers come for 2- or 4-week sessions. We are a coed program for campers 7-16 years old. Traditional camp programs including horseback riding, swimming, boating, athletics, target sports, mountain biking, creative arts, nature, adventure & teen leadership. We also offer a variety of specialty theme camps, adventure trips and international trips. We can’t wait to see you on the mountain! ACA

Young People’s Theater Workshop (YPTW); Theatre Arts Summer Overnight Camp at Eastern University 363 Radford Ct., Glen Mills, PA 610-558-0988 yptw@aol.com; yptw.org

DAY, RESIDENTIAL Overnight camp for ages 11-18 at Eastern University June 24-29, 2018. Classes include musical comedy, Shakespeare, improv, monologues, dance, characterization, auditions, showtunes. Airconditioned dorms, good food, experienced staff of professional educators.

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OUTLYING AREAS Adventure Camp at Roundtop Mountain Resort 925 Roundtop Rd. Lewisberry, PA; (717) 432-9631 skiroundtop@skiroundtop.com Roundtopmountainresort.com

DAY, RESIDENTIAL Book your child’s best week of the summer at South Central PA’s favorite ski resort where campers enjoy a multitude of adventure-based activities including zip lining, rock climbing, boating, paintball and OGO balling all right here on our 1,200 acres. CIT

Camp Haluwasa 377 Ehrke Rd. Hammonton, NJ 08037 877-234-2267 Campingnj.com

DAY, RESIDENTIAL The Ultimate Christian Camping Experience! Exciting overnight & day camp programs for boys & girls ages 6-16 in a Christian environment.

Water park with rope swing, waterslides, zip-line & a sandy beach! Activities include: swimming, obstacle course, climbing walls, field games, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, ropes course, arts & crafts, and a ride-on railroad! Open House: May 19 & June 16, 2018, 10am-3pm with free train tours & BBQ.

Key: Extended hours Offers financial aid Part-day or part-week sessions Provides transportation ACA: ACA-accredited CIT: Counselor-in-training program SN: Some special needs may be accommodated

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