The Summer Camp Handbook is widely recognized as the premier preparatory resource for new campers and their families.  Winner of the 2003 "Parenting Press Gold Award", The Summer Camp Handbook is now in its third printing.  Inside is everything you want to know about:

• The camp experience and camp culture

• Finding the best camp for your child

• Packing, preparing, and homesickness prevention

• Getting the most out of camp

Great news! Nearly 70% of homesickness can be prevented before camp starts.  The Secret Ingredients of Summer Camp Success is the key to every child's success at camp.

• Designed for new campers and their families
• Proven strategies for preventing homesickness
• Expert advice on packing and preparing for camp
• Advice for kids, by kids, on having the most fun possible
• Special CD just for parents (Listen in the car after opening day drop-off)

Intense homesickness can now be a thing of the past!

Turbo-charge your staff training manual and boost the content delivery of crucial training modules by purchasing professionally crafted handouts from this constantly expanding and updated library.    Best of all, 100% of the proceeds from handout sales is donated to camper scholarships, including the ACA's I Believe foundation, Tri-State's S.C.O.P.E. camperships, and Camp Belknap's Leaders' Scholarship Fund.  (To search the handout list for a keyword, press Ctrl + F on your keyboard, type the word, and hit Enter.)

Read magazine articles that Chris has written or contributed to.  He writes regular colums for Camp Business and Canada Camps and is a frequent contributor to Camping Magazine.

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Chris has been featured in hundreds of articles in prominent newspapers such as the New York Times, Boston Globe ....

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Chris has posted many articles online at MySummerCamps.com.  View articles that deal with homesickness, the importance of arts and crafts at camp, the place or religion, etc.