Living in New England means summer is limited to a few short months. All winter, we dream of long days by the lake, evening walks after work, and all the backyard barbeques. But then, the culture of busyness grabs hold and we overschedule and double-book what could be one of the most restorative times of […]
Whether your child is about to begin their first summer program or they’ve been attending camp for years, planning is key to make the transition from school to camp a smooth one. It’s about more than just packing lists and sunblock (but those are important, too). Calming any anxieties and helping them know what to […]
Put down the smartphone and turn off the TV, because this summer, your family needs to spend time together outside. The kids won’t sit inside watching reruns or conquering worlds through video game consoles. Grown-ups won’t waste weekends catching up on email or scrolling through social media. It’s time to disconnect to reconnect — so […]
Spring—known to some as “mud season”—requires us to be extra gentle with Mother Nature. It’s a time to spot snowdrops, crocuses, and fiddleheads as they are beginning to emerge, but it’s also a time when wet trails are especially susceptible to damage. Don’t be afraid to pull on your wellies and go puddle jumping on […]
Some camps (including Hale) open enrollment long before summer, so it’s never too early for parents to begin thinking about what their children are going to do all day during those months off from school. You certainly don’t want them sitting around playing video games, but if you’re a working parent, you likely can’t take […]
