I encourage my kids to pursue their personal interests, both for recreational activities and as they think about school electives, college majors, and career plans.
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Back to School / Stay at Home Programs for Fall 2020
In Fall 2020, “back to school” also means “stay at home” for most families — and that applies to the parents as well as the
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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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How Making Games Can Connect Kids to Community
Kids are natural game designers. See how they can benefit from forming bonds around their passions in game jams and community organizations.
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How Online Communities Lower Social Barriers for Kids Across the Spectrum
Online communities let geographically separated kids connect around shared interests, and can also offer some distinct advantages over face-to-face discussions. For example, some parents of
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littleBits Coding Kit Unboxed!
Product: littleBits Coding Kit Glows: Creatively engaging, versatile, fun to use and experiment with. Follow instructions or invent your own original devices! Grows: There are
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5 Skills Your Child Can Learn in Online Engineering Camp This Summer
By Catherine Fox Online engineering camp is all about power! Or as we call it in Minecraft, redstone. Redstone is Minecraft’s version of electricity and
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Hands-on Learning: A Peek Inside Online Game Design Camp in Minecraft
As a mom of twin toddlers I witness hands-on learning on a first-hand basis daily. Learning to share, build, and play together are a few
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