As a parent, I value reviews and input on programs before I entrust others with my child’s time and attention and malleable mind – and
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Author: Claire LaBeaux
Back to School in 2020
After years of dreading back-to-school shopping, I actually missed it this year. My son started his classes on Monday. No new clothes, no backpack, no
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Socializing and Playing is Important!
I miss my friends! We should be having backyard BBQs and hanging out at the beach, but coronavirus has put a temporary halt to those
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Online Camps Foster Curiosity and Creativity
Isn’t it fun to watch kids figure out something new? At the beach, they might pick up a large shell and hold it up to
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Counselors and Coaches Build Connections through Shared Interest
At Connected Camps, we know that you aren’t enrolling your child in a program to simply pass the time; they’re here to learn (and have
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Why Peer Mentorship Matters to Young People
If you’re like most parents, you’re looking for fun online summer camps for your kids – something to keep them entertained, but also a program
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COVID-19 Won’t Shut Down this Summer Camp
Some of my kids’ favorite summer memories are from camp. They love the variety of experiences, meeting new friends from other places, being led by
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Camp Choices for Young People on the Spectrum
Summer is always a time when parents scramble to find the right blend of activities for their kids: fun, safe, a good place to connect
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Pandemic Parenting – Keeping the Fun in Summer
I’m a mom with a teenage son, and like most parents, I found myself wondering how and where to draw the boundaries in the new
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Connected Craft: Free Minecraft Server Now Available Just for Teens
We’re excited to launch the new Connected Craft Minecraft server: a place where teens can hang out online while making and exploring creations in Minecraft.
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