Archives for 2021

SEND YOUR KIDS TO CAMP WITH CONFIDENCE

May 20, 2021 by Eve Leave a Comment

You’ve done your research, evaluated all the options, and selected the program that is just right for your kids, but there is that small voice of doubt that says, “Is this the right choice? Will my kids be safe and do well?”

We at Tips on Trips and Camps know your choices for this summer are important for you and your family, so we’ve gathered together our best tips to help quiet that voice.

Camps this summer will be adhering to the CDC guidelines along with ACA protocols. A handful of camps ran successfully in 2020 and offered other programs a blueprint for success. Rest assured, summer camps and summer trips want your child as safe as you do and will do everything within their power to make that happen.
Go to the website of the camp or teen program you selected and search for their Covid protocols. If you are still unclear or concerned, call the camp with specific questions. They will be happy to discuss it with you. You want to be comfortable with what you learn so that you can send your kids off with confidence and reassure them if they are anxious.
Follow the packing list supplied by the program. It will specify how many masks they require and how much hand sanitizer to send. Make sure the masks you send are ones your child likes and is comfortable wearing.
Remind your child that the counselors or leaders are there to help them and if they have concerns, problems, or questions, to speak to one of them.
Assure your child that while camp may be a bit different than in the past, you know it will be every bit as much fun.

Whether this is your child’s first summer away from home or they are summer program veterans, we hope you can confidently send them off this summer. It is time to unplug, make new friends and thrive!

The Excitement of Summer!

April 20, 2021 by Helene Leave a Comment

Summer is around the corner and we can feel the excitement everywhere! The weather is gorgeous, the school year is coming to an end, the sun shines a little longer each day, we are thinking BBQ’s, picnics, and enjoying the outdoors with our children and friends, and maybe even staying out a little longer. When I think of summer, I think of camp! To me, camp means trying something new, adventures, and unplugging from technology. It means making new friends, discovering your best self, gaining independence and leadership skills, new found confidence and self-esteem and being in nature. Mostly though, when I think of camp, I think of making memories and having FUN, so much FUN!!

Summer 2021 is waiting for our children and it’s going to be so wonderful!

I can already feel the memories being made!

Pre-College Enrichment Summer For Middle & High School Students

March 30, 2021 by Debbie Smith Leave a Comment

**UPCOMING WEBINAR**

Set yourself apart this Summer!

Find out everything you need to know about spending Summer ’21 living & learning on a college campus. Hear from Directors, as they present what makes their pre-college programs enriching and purposeful. Discussion points will include:

*Universities in the US that will host programs

*International programs running at acclaimed universities

*Inspiring academic courses, electives & activities

*Programs specifically designed for curious-minded, high achieving students

*College Credit Options

*Covid safe protocols

During this ever-changing landscape for summer programs in the time of Covid, Tips on Trips and Camps; a Free Summer Advisory Service, is working together with our program partners to bring you the very latest on what WILL run, when and how. With students’ interests and enrollments at an all-time high, you will not want to miss the opportunity of learning all that’s happening this Summer!

Register for the webinar by clicking here.

IN-PERSON PROGRAMS: APRIL 6, TUESDAY @ 4:00PM (EST) and @ 7:00PM (EST)

ONLINE PROGRAMS: APRIL 20, TUESDAY @ 4:00PM (EST)

*Please feel free to attend any of these sessions for any amount of time you see fit.

GIVE YOUR KIDS SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO

March 8, 2021 by Eve 1 Comment

I saw a school bus today! The sight was so welcome I honestly teared up as I watched the masked driver and masked students pass by. I know those students are thrilled to be back with friends at school, even with masks, extra handwashing, social distancing, and Covid testing.

We repeatedly heard from camp directors in 2020 that a camp with Covid protocols won’t “feel” like camp. But now, with a year of pandemic experience, I know kids would leap at the chance to be outdoors, swimming, playing sports, doing arts and crafts with friends no matter the rules or Covid protocols they need to follow. The outdoors is calling, and kids are ready to re-experience an in-person life. It’s time for them to put down their phones, turn off their screens, and prepare for an amazing summer.

Give your kids something to look forward to. Give them camp!

Summer is on the Horizon!

February 20, 2021 by Jill Leave a Comment

Summer can’t come soon enough! It’s winter and we’re tired of being inside. Even sunny California is having its share of cold and rainy days, and the stay-at-home measures are tiring.

Brighter days, though, are ahead with summer on the horizon. Camps will be open! There may be differences compared to normal times, but camps will be operating as will most teen programs, too.

Summer programs are filling faster this year than in years before Covid. Tuitions from last summer have been rolled over for many students, giving most programs a head start in enrollment. With some camps limiting their enrollment for this summer and teen programs not offering the same number of trips as in normal times, now is the time to start looking.

The Tips Advisors are busy keeping up with all the changes for this year — and talking to families. Give us a call and let us know how we can help you plan for this summer. Our children and teens need to be outside, connecting with friends and having fun!!

Don’t be left out! Now is the right time to plan for Summer 2021!

TEENS FLOCKING TO COMMUNITY SERVICE IN THE USA FOR SUMMER ’21

January 31, 2021 by Debbie Smith Leave a Comment

Industry leaders are reporting a growing number of teens are finding their altruistic side. For students who are relatively new at participating in service projects, this is the perfect time to plunge in! What’s more, specific skills in arts, academics or sports are not necessary; everyone is welcome!

Society and the environment are crying for help right now. Teens feel it and they are empowered to do something about it. Whether working to better our world environmentally, enriching the lives of those less fortunate or immersing oneself in learning about policy, service opportunities are plentiful. Distinctive summer programs have close relationships with people and places in need, right here in the USA. In the age of Covid, when it’s challenging to pre-plan just about anything, domestic service programs are not only “a go”, but organizations are seeing unprecedented interest, according to industry experts who safely and successfully ran Summer & Fall 2020 teen programs.

According to psychologists, when most teens are away from home, they are flexible, compassionate, and eager to be part of a group. With these traits in tow, teens who are experienced and those who are novice in the service arena, are perfectly positioned to participate in community service activities that also offer leadership and personal growth opportunities.

After almost a year of heightened tech and virtual time, this summer is shaping up as the season for teens to get out, give back and receive more than they could ever imagine.

To learn more about where in the USA your teen could be doing service this summer, please check out www.Tipsontripsandcamps.com

ZOOMING TO SUMMER

January 26, 2021 by Eve Leave a Comment

Join us for a fun and new way to plan your child’s summer – our Zoom Summer Camp and Trip Fairs are the perfect antidotes to the current stay at home recommendations. We’ve combined our fifty years of advising experience with the twists and turns of the past year and created activity-specific fairs so our families can get the information they need to plan for the upcoming summer. Each virtual fair features directors from several programs and they will speak for 10 minutes about who they are, what they offer, and how they will safely run in 2021. Coming up are fairs for Community Service, Arts Camps, Dance Camps, Tennis, Golf, and Sailing programs.

Here’s the link to the upcoming zoom fair schedule. As always, we’re happy to help you find just the right program even if you cannot attend a fair.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aoZ-nrQoBl_Lk53rdmOO55PmxK89DB8mXStEzv4ivPA/viewform?edit_requested=true

Farewell 2020 – Hello 2021!

January 1, 2021 by Lois Leave a Comment

It is with open arms that I welcome 2021. I feel as if this last year has been a decade long and I embrace 2021 with outstretched arms. I am filled with excitement at the possibility of a normal summer for kids.

I have spoken to many parents over the last few weeks and they are surprised to learn that some camps ran last summer and that they were hugely successful. I can hear the excitement in their voice as we begin to discuss the kinds of programs that they want for next summer. They know the importance of being unplugged, being outside, and spending time with friends. Everyone needs a sense of normal now. Directors have spent hours and hours learning about best practices as related to Covid-19 and they are enthusiastic and well- prepared to welcome campers.

The door to normal is slowly opening and many families want to go through. They are ready to “step outside the box” that has been home. Hindsight is said to be 2020……. It is the past – I look forward to a bright future.

Happy camping in 2021!

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