• Summer Camps and Programs for New Jersey Kids Look here for our supersized guide to summer fun in and around New Jersey.

• Top Tips to Find the Best Camp for Your Child How do you pick the right camp for your child? What about accreditation and safety issues? With so many camps to choose from, where do you start your search? Our experts suggest you ask the following questions.

• Start Planning Now for Summer Camp 2010 Done right, the process of finding the right camp can take an entire year’s worth of research, but the reward is great.

• 10 Tips to Help Heal Camp Homesickness Here are 10 tips parents can use to help their child deal with homesickness at camp.

• Last Chance for Summer Camp Sign-Ups If you’re on the fence about sending your children to camp, remember there is a camp for every child, every interest, and every budget.

• Is Your Child Ready for Sleepaway Camp? Summer camp, with all its attendant bugs, s’mores, and new friends, is a child’s first step toward independence from parents. It’s also an important educational experience that helps them develop traits they will need as they grow into adulthood. But how do you know if they're ready? An expert helps you figure it out.

• Top to Bottom: What to Keep in Mind when Packing for Camp The American Camp Association® (ACA) suggests the following guidelines for parents to keep in mind when packing for camp:

• Parents at Camp Staff parents work hard at camp—but they get to be kids again.

• Is Your Child Ready for a Day Camp Experience? Open lines of communication between parents and camp staff are the key to children having a positive camp experience.

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