Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The Summer Camp Handbook is the only book that guides families through the whole process from deciding when the time is right, through finding, evaluating and choosing a camp to getting the most out of the experience. Learn:
- when your child is ready for overnight camp
- what kinds of camps are available
- how to gather information and evaluate programs
- how to pick the camp that's best for your child
- how to minimize homesickness
- how to pack and prepare for camp
- how to best stay in touch and much more
The Summer Camp Handbook also includes a comprehensive Resources section so parents can start their search immediately. A special section Just for Kids helps children become part of the process and get ready to be on their own. Experts agree: This is the book that any parent who is considering overnight camp will want.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 242-243) and index.
About the Author
Christopher A. Thurber, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist on the faculty of Phillips Exeter Academy who researches homesickness and young people's adjustment to separation from home. He lives in Exeter, New Hampshire.
Jon C. Malinowski, PhD, is a behavioral geographer on the faculty of the United States Military Academy. He specializes in the geography of childhood, children's place preferences, and human spatial behavior. He lives in the Hudson River Valley, New York. Their research has been featured on National Public Radio and
CBS This Morning and in
Boston Globe,
Wall Street Journal,
U. S. News & World Report,
Parents, and
Parenting.