Why summer camp is one of the best choices that parents can make for their child. (Part 2) A few years ago, with funding from the Ontario Camps Association (OCA), …
Debunking Some Myths About Summer Camp
Choosing a summer camp can often be a tricky thing to do and there are some myths about summer camp out there that we would like to tackle. Hopefully this …
Nowhere To Hide: Why Kids with ADHD & LD Hate School and What We can Do About It (Jerome J. Schultz)
I picked up this book with a specific child in mind. One of my students at school is bright, athletic, social, and capable in so many ways, but he has …
Ten Questions to Ask When Deciding If a Special Needs Camp Is Right for You and Your Camper
For any parent, choosing the right summer camp is a huge decision. Parents have to balance the camp philosophy, activities offered, expertise of the staff, ratios, site facilities, and recommendations. …
Self-Regulation: How to Help Your Child (and You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life (Dr. Stuart Shanker)
I thought I knew what self-regulation meant; it’s a buzzword in education and a learning skill on the Ontario report card, and I am a teacher. After reading this book, …
The Five Best Letters To Send Your Child At Summer Camp
1. “I can’t wait to hear about your…” Express excitement about your camper’s adventures at camp. Ask to hear about his or her friends, counsellors, favourite activities, favourite meals, etc. …
Great Book Resources to Explain High Functioning ASD, ADHD, and Anxiety to Children and Teens
Kathy Hoopmann (http://www.kathyhoopmann.com/) writes mostly about high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, previously called Asperger Syndrome. She writes “Asperger Adventures” where characters solve mysteries and discover more about their autism in …
Every camp says their staff members are extremely dedicated; we can prove it!
Saturday, November 11 – 8:30AM Children are watching cartoons. Teenagers are fast asleep. Retail workers are getting ready for their shifts. Parents of young kids are working on their second …
Looking Back On Last Summer: Comments From Our Families
Another amazing summer at camp has ended and we are facing another chilly Canadian winter before we get back to our home away from home again next year. But before …
Making Camp Costs Work For Your Family
The benefits of camp for a youngster, particularly for many of the campers that we work with at Camp Kodiak, are numerous and clear. However we know that the cost …