Summer camp

Summer camp, principally a North American phenomenon, is a common destination for children and teenagers during the summer months. Children who attend camp ("campers") participate in a variety of activities, many which wouldn't be possible or practical during the school year. Although the traditional image of summer camp is of a woodsy place with hiking, canoeing, and campfires, today's summer camps offer a wide variety of specialized activities. For example, there are camps for the performing arts, rock music, computers, children with special needs, and weight loss.

External links

• The American Camp Association accredits camps which adhere to a set of national standards.
• Other countries have their own camping associations that provide accreditation, instruction for staff members and a focused voice for the industry. For example the Canadian Camping Association
• Allen's Guide to Summer Camps provides a direcory of summer camps throughout the world with detailed descriptions and photos.
• Summer Day Camps online directory of day camps throughout Canada and the US.
• My Summer Camps directory of summer camps for kids, teens and youth
• Camping For Boys by H.W. Gibson (Project Gutenberg)
• Outdoor Sports and Games by Claude H. Miller (Project Gutenberg)