Summertime is getting closer, and you’re looking for the perfect place to send your beloved child to summer camp. There are so many options—send them somewhere exotic but a little far like California. Or maybe keep them local and in-state? Or maybe somewhere in between? We might be biased, but we think summer camp in New Hampshire, the crown jewel of New England, is a great place. And once you read about these perks, we think you’ll agree! The Great Outdoors New England is famous for its natural beauty, but New Hampshire has some of the best scenery in the entire country. The White Mountains ..read more

Camp is an amazing place for kids to have fun, but also to learn and grow. It’s a place where children can develop valuable life skills that they can’t develop sitting in front of a screen all summer. They can try out new activities like arts and crafts, and different sports while learning things like communication, collaboration, self-discipline…the list goes on. But how do campers learn these “softer” skills at summer camp? Here are just a few ways camps implement these life lessons: Physical Skills  One of the reasons summer camp is so great is that it gives kids an outlet for their ph ..read more

There are so many fun things about summer camp, but one of the best parts has to be the many incredible camp activities. It’s the perfect opportunity for campers to play at something they love, hone a talent they already have, or try something new! And they get to learn from enthusiastic counselors or coaches while making new friends. At Camp Cody, we offer dozens of traditional—and unique!—camp activities to make each summer the best it can be for every camper who comes.  Water Activities Since summer camp takes place during the hottest months of the year, it only makes sense that kids s ..read more

1. Teamwork Undeniably, cooperation is one of the most important skills anyone can learn. For their entire life, your child will have to learn how to get along with others and work with them—even if they have clashing personalities or differences of opinion. There are a lot of settings where children can learn teamwork, including school or at home, but summer camp takes teamwork to an entirely new level.  There’s not a lot of solitude at camp. Children share bunks, eat at big tables, and participate in activities with other kids. But something that they’ll quickly learn is that they can h ..read more

Camp should be a place where everyone feels at home, where everyone belongs, where they feel they can be themselves. At Camp Cody, we work hard to ensure every child feels safe—especially our LGBTQ campers. As a parent, nothing matters more to you than your child’s safety. The world can be a scary place, especially for children who don’t always fit in. Camps have a crucial role to play in a child’s development as the place where they spend their summers, try new things, and meet new people. The experiences they have there will shape who they become as adults. This is why it’s so important for ..read more

Even the most enthusiastic camper can miss home every once in a while at overnight summer camps. Whether your child is a seasoned camper or is leaving for the first time, here are some cures for combating homesickness while they’re at camp. Make it Their Choice Make sure your kid is fully on board with camp and that you didn’t just sign them up. Include them as a part of the decision process. Visit their summer camp if you can so they can get comfortable.  Make sure they know what the expectations are before they go. Most camps don’t allow electronics and not all allow letters. And even ..read more

As our world becomes more digitalized and indoor, isolating activities have become the norm. The benefits of summer camp and getting children outside and at summer camp has never been more important. Staying inside and looking at screens has disconnected children from real people and the real world, robbing them of precious opportunities to learn, grow, and explore. If they are to become the adults of tomorrow, it’s essential to give them a rich childhood experience in the best environment possible. And summer camp is the best place to do that. Here are just a few of the reasons why you shoul ..read more

With the weather getting nicer, there’s no better opportunity to get your children outside and enjoying nature. After being stuck indoors all winter, it’s more important than ever to introduce children to the incredible joys of the great outdoors. However, it can be a challenge to draw children away from screens willingly. At Camp Cody, the core benefits of our summer day camp rest on nature and how it can positively impact children. We do not allow screens and cell phones, and replace that time with constructive camp time in nature. Here’s why unplugging from electricity and plugging into na ..read more

Children spend a good chunk of the most impressionable part of their lives at camp. This gives camps the great responsibility of guiding campers and helping them grow into the adults of tomorrow. Maybe they’ll meet a counselor who mentors a shy camper into a bold leader. Maybe they’ll make a friend who unlocks their passion for soccer or theater. The people they meet there will impact them for life, especially in their emotional and social development. It’s why camp relationships are so important. How Camp Relationships Promote Social Learning After spending the last two years in isolation, ki ..read more

Choosing the right summer camp for your child is a big decision. There’s so much research to do and so many questions to ask. We’ve heard so many questions over the years—about our facilities, our staff, our activities, and our impact. We’re happy to answer any and all of your questions. You deserve to know, as a parent, everything to determine the best fit for your kid. Here are our suggestions for questions parents should ask about camps everywhere, including Camp Cody: 10 Questions To Ask About Camp Why should I send my child to your camp? There are a lot of camps out there with plenty of ..read more