Welcome to Parent University! Whatever camp experience you ultimately choose for your family, we want to make sure you have access to every resource available when it comes to finding the right camp and to giving your child the appropriate encouragement to get the most out of that experience.
In an intentional community such as camp, we share values as well as Pow-Wow stories! So please use these “101 Insights” gleaned from our years of experience to help you help your child realize the unbelievable possibilities and opportunities of summer camp.
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- Children – and adults – who are able to adapt to life’s misfortunes and setbacks are able to bounce back and become strong, resilient people! Although the problems don’t go away, kids master the ability to see past them, find enjoyment in life, and handle future stressors better. Read more...
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- It takes courage to send your child to camp. If you’ve ever been a camper, then you already know the value of a camp experience. If you have not had that fortune, then you probably need a little more support to understand that it’s the greatest gift you can give your child. Read more...
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- Does it really matter if my child doesn’t go to day camp, especially since she will go to overnight camp in a few years? She is only four years old — why does she need day camp? Read more...
- You’ve digested lots of information about the camp experience, but you might be wondering, “What will my child really gain from attending camp? What are the lasting impacts of this experience?” Read more...
- Read about our philosophy and learn what questions to ask about other camps that might be of interest. Read more...
- Informed parents are best prepared to select a camp that meets their standards for staff, programs, safety, and facilities. Read more...
- A list of unbiased questions, prepared by the American Camp Association, for parents to ask a camp director when they are deciding which camp to choose. To find out what questions to ask, Read more...
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- Our best advice to parents looking for a summer camp is, DO YOUR HOMEWORK! Thoroughly evaluate several camps always asking yourself, “Does this camp support and express my values?” Read more...
- The importance of the physical and emotional safety of each and every camper and staff member is paramount. Read how bullying is handled at Coleman Country Day Camp and learn what questions to ask others. Read more...
- When our campers leave their tease-free zone at camp, they will take with them many important lessons and techniques from the Don’t Laugh at Me project. The primary goal is for them to understand that they can create no put-down zones in their own environments, whether school or home. Read more...
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- What does ACA accreditation mean, and does it really matter if the camp you select is not accredited by the ACA? Read more...
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- Although some believe that “healthy competition” is actually a contradiction in terms, Dr. Chris Thurber has a different perspective. From CAMP Magazine. Read more...
- Answering these questions will help you determine when you and your child are ready for the camp experience! Read more...
- Adults typically worry about a child’s adjustment to being away from home, but often the parent is the one having as much, if not more, trouble anticipating the separation. Whether you are anticipating day camp or resident camp, learn how you can prepare yourself as well as your child for the first time at camp. Read more...
- Camps have varying philosophies and policies regarding uniforms. Read about ours, which will give you ideas of questions to ask regarding whether or not — or how often — kids are expected to wear uniforms. Read more...
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- Sending your child to camp for the first time is a major milestone for most families, one that is often marked by excitement, anticipation, and perhaps even some anxiety. From CAMP Magazine. Read more...
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- Camp is a stepping-stone to self-reliance! It is probably the only community that exists in which children can learn to navigate on their own without well-intentioned parental course-plotting to avert choppy waters. From CAMP Magazine. Read more...
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- Coleman Country's signature program for first graders that teaches children to believe in themselves, their talents, and their dreams. They also learn about doing the right thing because it's the right thing to do. Read more...
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- Coleman Country's program that helps kids create their own tease-free environment. The song by the same title (link) is the anthem that was sung by Coleman Country campers with Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul, and Mary, the program's creator, on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. It continues to be the anthem on The Ranch for anti-bullying behaviors. Read more...
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- "I went to camp as a child, all kinds of camps, and I never really understood what I got out of it until I worked at summer camp during college. It was there that I finally understood what I had learned at camp because of what I saw my campers learn." Read more...
- Bob Ditter is a well-respected child therapist and one of the most highly regarded camp consultants in the United States. Read more...
- This is the signature phrase used by Bob Ditter, a child and family therapist, in guiding adults to redirect behavior. The technique works for counselors and parents alike! Read more...
- Dr. Christopher Thurber is a board-certified clinical psychologist, father, and camp consultant. Read more...
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