Lantern Camps

07/05/2017

Camp is a remedy for the "why."

As the generation that grew up with communication becoming more efficient via digital, their biggest strength could also be a critical weakness.

04/05/2017

It's almost summer and it's not too late to find the right camp.

Some six million children in the United States are preparing psychologically to go away to sleepaway camp. Whether these departing children are...

15/11/2016

Camp can help. Good stuff!

Here is a new post from pediatric occupational therapist Angela Hanscom, author of a number of popular posts on this blog, including “Why so many...

26/05/2016

We like this! More about the benefits of camp. Good, quick read.

If you asked me what I imagine heaven to look like I’m guessing it looks ...

14/05/2016

It's not too late for this summer. Start here...LanternCamps.com

"On top of forging friendships for a lifetime, camp taught me how to be away from my parents, interact with complete strangers, and become independent." Kids that go to sleepaway camp are better prepared for college life. http://ow.ly/2C4H3002Nnw

29/04/2016

ICYMI. Dr. Michael Thompson continues to champion sleepaway camp.

01/04/2016

No doubt about it.

Camp may not help you ace your college calculus class, but experts say being away from home when you're younger can help you ease into campus life.

29/03/2016

In case you missed this. Such a good read for parents.

"As a so-called 'parenting expert,' I am struck by how often American parents think that the answer to their parenting dilemmas is for them to do more, or better, or to do something differently. I disagree. I often believe parents should do less, and should sometimes take themselves out of the picture, especially in the summer, when it’s easy to stop battling and turn some of the toughest parenting challenges over to 20- and 21-year-olds who can perform magic with their children." Why camp counselors can out-parent parents. http://ow.ly/ZvuQQ

20/02/2016

We like this short post from an amazing place.

As you prepare to send your son or daughter off to camp for his or her first summer, you must have so many things rolling around in your head. What...

01/01/2016

Love this. Thanks for sharing Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.

You want them to see the forest AND the trees.

17/12/2015

We love this! Take a look, parents!

Written by Audrey “Sunshine” Monke for Gold Arrow Camp The best thing you can give your children, next to good habits, are good memories. -Sydney Harris Our home is overrun with more electronic gadgets than there are people. And, with our kids beyond the age where they ask for small toys, it’s diff…

23/09/2015

Another reason to consider camp!

College personnel everywhere are struggling with students' increased neediness.

13/09/2015

Think camp for next summer!

Risky Outdoor Play Positively Impacts Children’s Health: UBC Study UBC News - September 10, 2015 | By Katherine Came | In the News New research from UBC and the Child & Family Research Institute at BC Children’s Hospital shows that risky outdoor play is not only good for children’s health but also e…

26/08/2015

Lantern's team just finished an amazing weekend in Malibu! Camp Mars was spectacular!

03/08/2015

We love this letter from a mom to her first time camper!

Tomorrow you leave for overnight camp. It will be the first night you sleep away from home. Ever. (Well, I mean without …

27/06/2015

Delighted to have been featured on Sirius/XM's Doctor Radio show today. Big thanks to Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.!

The trusted camp experts at Lantern Camps have selected the best overnight camps in the US. What you'll find are America's premier sleepaway camps, thoughtfully reviewed and presented with amazing photos and details found only at Lantern Camps. Search, favorite, compare and select.

12/06/2015

Have plans changed? Summer has arrived and summer is for camp! Start here...
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20/05/2015

The latest Camp Director Confessions shares thoughts on the provocative and damaging messages to young women in today's media. And how camp can help...

http://magazine.lanterncamps.com/post/119453470992/for-girls-camp-counters-media-message

When it come to girls and women portrayed in the media, the overwhelming majority of messages and images out there are focused on physical appearance. Not nearly enough is presented highlighting the...

12/05/2015

Still looking for camp? We've just released our list of the Best Camps in New England. Off you go...

http://lanterncamps.com/camps/listomania/16

Ah New England! The perfect escape from the city to B&Bs, fall colors, the Patriots & summer camp. Here's our list of New England's Best Camps!

23/04/2015

Amazing opportunity by our friends at Pali Adventures!

Pali Adventures is offering a $2500 college scholarship. Must be 16-20 years old, have attended a summer camp and submit an essay.

23/04/2015

Some mighty fun camps in here...

These camps love siblings, so join your brother or sister at one of the best brother-sister camps in the US.

17/04/2015

Wonderful memories of camp from Humans of New York. Camp legacies and traditions run deep!

“Back in the 30’s, I used to go to summer camp in Maine. Those were the happiest days of my life. There was a great freedom. I rode horseback, walked in the woods, went swimming, made new friends.”
“What was your happiest moment at camp?”
“One time I won a tennis match and got 50 points for my team. The whole camp was divided into two teams: Green and Tan. And we competed all summer long to see which team could get the most points. And 50 points was a really big deal! To give some perspective-- you’d only get ten points for riding on the gunnel of a canoe.”

09/04/2015

Are you ready to let go? Sending kids to camp helps parents, too. Our latest video with Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D..

http://magazine.lanterncamps.com/post/115956451652/ready-to-let-go-deciding-to-send-your-son-or

Ready to Let Go Deciding to send your son or daughter to camp is a big decision, not just for them, but for you as a parent. Child development expert and best-selling author Dr. Tina Bryson shares a...

25/03/2015

It's that time of year when our minds drift to camp. And we know yours does too...

http://magazine.lanterncamps.com/post/114587235647/three-little-words

I miss camp. Don’t get me wrong, I have a lovely life; an awesome wife,great kids and a nice home. I live in a good neighbourhood and am surrounded byamazing family and friends. They all provide...

12/03/2015

Not all camps are decades old! Check out our list of the New Kids on the Block, amazing camps that first opened their doors after 1990!

http://lanterncamps.com/camps/listomania/14

These camps are young by camp standards, but they pack quite a punch of fun, skill, adventure & innovation. Each camp first opened its doors sometime ...

10/03/2015

We love Camp Dogs, so we've decided to show you some of the cutest dogs in all of camping. Some of them even have their own Instragram and Twitter feeds! Check 'em out...

http://magazine.lanterncamps.com/post/113260451952/amazing-camp-dogs

There’s something reassuring about a camp dog. It’s part of the camp family, and it’s part of making camp friends. Here are some of camping’s most adorable pooches! Toby from Camp Birch Hill even has...

05/03/2015

The Winners of the 2015 Camplighter Awards recognizing exceptional marketing, web and media material have been announced. Congrats to Lantern members Camp Lincoln/Camp Lake Hubert, Brown Ledge Camp, Jameson Ranch Camp. Chipinaw, Birch Trail Camp for Girls, Camp Jak, and Camp Walden
Check it out....

http://www.camplighterawards.com/ #2015-winners

Honoring creativity and innovation in the marketing of summer camps

02/03/2015

Deep in the heart of Texas as sponsors at Campference.

26/02/2015

What's the key to finding a great camp? "Camp Directors spend the entire year dedicated to ensuring your son or daughter has a transformative experience."

http://magazine.lanterncamps.com/post/111888226517/unleashing-the-big-show

The Academy Awards was on last night. I didn’t watch them, though my Twitter and Instagram feeds provided plenty of updates for the Big Show. What a grand production! Though I can’t say for sure, I...