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T his month is certain to be chilly! Yet if summer camp is on the itinerary for the kids, making plans is paramount right now! Summer camps fill up quickly, so start prepping your June-July weekly lineup ASAP.You don’t want to be on that dreaded “wait list”! On the fence about summer camp? We checked in with some been-there-done- that campers about their summer camp experiences… We asked and you answered: We would love to know, what made your summer camp experience special?
“I was absolutely a ‘camp’ kid! My favorite thing was that I got to break free from my school-year identity and I could branch out socially! It was cool to try new activities like archery and horseback riding. Camping out on Wednesday, camp- wide games and the end-of- week dance were definitely highlights for me, too.” -Amanda C., Associate Editor of Cincinnati Family Magazine “Yes, I loved theater camp when I was little. It was fun to be creative!” -Andrea C. “My summer camps were a few days of camping with my church group. It taught me how to be more independent and I loved the social aspect. I also learned a lot of outdoor skills.” -Brianne B. “Learning new skills. Making memories that can’t be replicated.” -Kate A.
“I never went to camp as a child. My very best childhood friend went to camp every summer and I always felt as if I was missing out!” -Jennifer A.
and learning new things!” -Carol M.
-Konnie C. “As the oldest and only girl out of five children, it was time to make new and lasting friendships with other girls. I loved experiencing new activities and going on exciting outdoor adventures. I felt that I was forever a part of the camp community and couldn’t wait to go back every year to see old friends and meet new ones. I wish there was a camp for busy moms!” -Debbie D. “My son loved his summer camp. It kept him busy and active and he made lots of new friends. He got to swim every day and go fishing and learn new things.” -Courtney D. “Summer camp was so special because I was able to try new things, grow my independence and make new friends.” -Colleen O. “The crafts and camping under the stars!” -Jennifer S.
“It was my first chance at independence and being away from my parents to be able to make my own choices and experience new things on my own terms.” -Sarah S. “I remember zoo camp as a kid. My kids now attend camp and it brings back so many memories!” -Sarah L. “I loved summer camp because there were always different activities to do and I got to do them with kids my age.” -Sarah L. “I had so much fun and got to try so many new things that I normally would not have! I made lots of new friends, too!” -Brandy C. “I didn’t ever get to go, but I love that my kids get to have the experience.”
“Camp was the best place to be a kid and make new
friends!” -Leslie H.
“Spending time with church friends.” -Carla S. “It was a way to try new things and make new friends.” -Lexi R. “I loved going to camp in 6th grade at Camp Campbell Guard sleepaway camp! Met new friends and had adventures!” -Erica G. “Met great lifelong friends. Enjoyed new experiences. Learned new skills.” -Porsha J.
“Loved making new friends
10 FEBRUARY 2025 | CINCINNATIFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM
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