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Dear KidsOutAndAbout.com readers:
When I was growing up in New Jersey in the '80s, we had two options for camp, at least as far as I was aware: Girl Scout Camp and Boy Scout Camp. (Okay, make that one option for camp.) Even though there were some specialty subjects that you could choose, when you went to camp you were going to camp. For, you know, the "camp experience." I went for a week during the summer after 7th grade, and here is the sum total of what I learned:
- "Bug juice" isn't made of bugs, but it might as well be.
- You can become popular by devising dirty lyrics to camp songs.*
- When hundreds of gnats swarm around your eyes, hold your hands over your head so they congregate there instead.
The last item is the only one that served me beyond middle school. Nowadays, thank goodness, camp is an entirely different enterprise, both for Girl Scouts and everyone else. Whether you need to send your kids to camp as day care, or because you want them to make up for socialization time and experience lost to the pandemic, or because you find a program where they can learn something they'd never learn in school, or because you want them to bond with nature beyond just gnats, we have tons of options. So today, kids have reasons to look forward to the summer even more than they used to.
Your own backyard (by which I mean your local area, not literally your own backyard, that's a whole different kind of camping experience that we'll talk about in June) has LOADS of opportunities for summer camp 2022. For the past several months, we've done our best to encourage local camps to post their 2022 summer programs to our camp calendar so they're all in this one handy place to make it easy for you. It's free for camps to post, so you have a lot of options.  Our online 2022 Summer Camp guide lets you search by subject; you can head right to the months of June, July, or August to see camps posted by week. You'll be amazed at the array of options, but we do our best to organize it all in a way that won't make you dazzled.
—Debra Ross, publisher
*Yeah, I still remember those lyrics. Let's hope your kids make a better use of their camp experience than I did!
If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site.
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 Summer Camp at Guidepost Montessori Laurel Oak
Voorhees Township, NJ
Guidepost Montessori is offering fun and educational summer camp experiences for elementary age students 6-12. With Guidepost Summer Camp, your child will have the chance to grow their skills in science, art, creative thinking, and outdoor games while having an amazing time. Weekly themes include Spectacular Structures, Fantastic Fibers, Taking Flight, and lots more. In-person camps start the week of June 20 at Guidepost Montessori Laurel Oak. Cost is $340/week, with flexible drop off from 7 - 8 am and pick up from 3 - 6 pm.
Summer camps are open to current Guidepost students and non-students alike! Registration is now open: sign up here to secure your spot. If you have questions, email inquiries@guidepostmontessori.com or call (636) 445-5360. We’re ready to have some fun in summer 2022!
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Family Drop in Activities at Michener Art Museum 
On the last Sunday of every month through the term of the Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy exhibition, drop into The Story of Red and Blue, a family-friendly space located within the Martin gallery. Join in on fun Haring-themed activities led by museum staff. Registration not required. All Ages Welcome! Free with admission: limited space.
Click here for more information.
Baby Shark Mini Show At Sesame Place 
Come along with Pinkfong and Baby Shark for an interactive song and dance performance! This high energy, colorful mini-show features the mega hit song ‘Baby Shark’ and more of your favorite Pinkfong hits! Get a special, up-close meet & greet with the characters from the Baby Shark Mini Show. Don't miss the chance to meet and take a photo with Baby Shark and Pinkfong! Take an adventure with Baby Shark as he joins his friend Pinkfong to sing and dance through some of your favorite new and classic songs!
Click here for more information.
Annual Event | Medieval Festival 
The Medieval Festival is a portal to the past: experience medieval life, art, and beliefs through demonstrations and activities. Enjoy live medieval music and glassblowing, see replica medieval weapons in action, hear live medieval vocal music, learn about medieval falconry, and more! Explore the galleries at your own pace and enjoy treats from the Castle Cafe. There will be special activities for kids to introduce them to medieval life while exploring the castle.
Click here for more information.
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 Virtual Summer Camps from Guidepost Montessori: Half-day experiences throughout the summer in a fun variety of topics!
Guidepost Montessori is offering half-day virtual summer camp experiences for Elementary age students 6-12 all summer long, with different themes each week. With Guidepost Virtual Summer Camp, your child will have the chance to grow skills in science, art, and creative thinking, with daily live programming guided by our team. Families will need to source some general household products and supplies; we will share a materials list in advance.
Available in two time zones: 9 am - 12 pm EST / 9:30 am - 12:30 pm PST. COST: $150/week
Summer camps are open to current Guidepost students and non-students alike! Registration is now open: sign up here to secure your spot. If you have questions, email inquiries@guidepostmontessori.com or call (636) 445-5360. We’re ready to have some fun in summer 2022!
In-person camps are also available at Guidepost Montessori's campus at Laurel Oak in Voorhees Township, NJ!
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 Guide to Local Summer Camps
What are your kids doing this summer? We've got your week-by-week guide to day camps, overnight camps, and specialty subjects like music, theater, technology, science, history, sports, and fitness! There are in-person camps and virtual options, too. Our summer camps page lets you search by week, by subject, or by audience, and camps are adding new listings all the time. You're sure to find something amazing for your kids, whether they're trying something new, honing their skills, or just having fun outside!
Click here for our Guide to Summer Camps.
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Local Dy Trips and Staycations
Looking for a new place to explore that's still close to home? Kids Out And About has tons of ideas for local family travel, with places to explore, learn, and have fun! Find free activities and splurges that are worth it. We've collected the coolest stuff for a staycation in town and road trips for less than a tank of gas from here.
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 How to Choose a Preschool That's Right for Your Family
Did you know that most preschools and nursery schools are registering students in January and February for the new academic year in the fall? Preschools vary widely in their educational philosophy and day-to-day routines, and the school that's a perfect fit for your neighbor or friend might not be just right for you. But how can you navigate through the preschool search process to find a place that will be best for you and your child? KidsOutAndAbout offers a list of specific factors to ponder and ask about as you attend open houses and school visits.
Click here for advice on How to Choose a Preschool That's Right for Your Family.
We have a list of local preschools to help you as you search for the perfect place for you and your child to start this new adventure.
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 This Year's KidsOutAndAbout Top 20 Winners
Once again, our readers have spoken! Thousands of parents voted in the KidsOutAndAbout survey of the Top 20 Places to Take Kids. Our Top 20 results page includes a list of your top picks as well as winners in special categories like favorite sports education and favorite arts education! Check out your fellow readers' favorites, and enjoy exploring the best of the region!
Click here for the Top 20 list.
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For more information about listing your organization, click here.
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Wishing you and yours good health.
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom to Madison and Ella
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