Camping

Spend the night outside with your child -- and enjoy these suggested activities.

Read about other's concerns about overnight summer camps and how safe they are.

What happens when the kids go off to camp and the parents have separation anxiety?

Dr. Paul Coleman helps parents deal with a child's homesickness.

Local colleges and universities often offer summer camp sessions that focus partly on academics. Educational summer activities can give kids a head start for the next school year.

A parent wonders whether she should encourage her reluctant son to go to overnight summer camp.

Learn when to tell your summer camper to hang in there and when to go get her.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

Spending time away from home is a frightening prospect for many little kids. Here are some tips to help them handle homesickness.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

Do your kids have the pre-camp jitters? Here are the words you need to calm their fears.

Choosing the right summer camp can be a daunting task. Use these tips from PTA and the American Camping Association when choosing a summer camp for your child.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

Get ready for camping with a handy list of packing tips.