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COVID-19 UPDATE

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05.06.20

by Sandy Abbott

UPDATE: 5/6/2020 Greetings! We hope everyone is well. We’ve enjoyed communicating with our CJDA community via social media. We all miss human interaction, but being able to interact electronically has been helpful and therapeutic. Camp spirit lives, even on Instagram.   Coping with this pandemic has been a struggle ... [read more]

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COVID-19 UPDATE

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04.23.20

by Sandy Abbott

4/18/2020 Sandy and Randy Abbott provide an update on the impact of COVID-19 at Camp Jeanne d’Arc for summer 2020.    

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7 Benefits of Overnight Summer Camps

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12.16.19

by Sandy Abbott

At first thought, choosing an overnight summer camps can seem like a scary decision. And understandably so. Sending your child off for a number of weeks with little or no communication is enough to make any parent uneasy. However, there are a number of benefits associated with residential summer ... [read more]

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What Makes a Cool Summer Camp “Cool”?

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11.09.19

by Sandy Abbott

Kids are always on-the-go throughout the school year with sports, after-school programs, homework, and other activities. Then that stops, abruptly, when summer begins. So what should they do to fill their summertime? The school break is full of potential and you don’t want your kids to waste it away ... [read more]

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Do’s and Don’ts of Summer Away Camps

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04.16.19

by Sandy Abbott

Summer camp is one of the most memorable experiences you could provide your child. As much as we may want to deny it, they’re getting older and their opportunities to attend camp are decreasing. No matter their age or previous camp experience, we want to make their—and your—experience as ... [read more]

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7 Activities to Look for in a Children’s Summer Camp

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04.04.19

by Sandy Abbott

There are dozens of children’s summer camps out there, but let’s face it, they are not all equal. Some camps are focused on a specific sport or activity, while others aim to foster spiritual or educational knowledge. Some are better for the youngin’s, and others are geared towards tweens ... [read more]

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6 Benefits of Summer Camps for Kids

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03.31.19

by Sandy Abbott

Once school’s out, some parents stress over how they’re going to keep their child busy, active, and entertained for an entire summer. It’s no easy feat. That’s where we like to point out the many benefits of summer camps for kids. Your children are undoubtedly gaining valuable experiences and ... [read more]

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Parent Prep Guide for 2 Week Sleep Away Camps

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03.31.19

by Sandy Abbott

It’s that time of year, and you’ve finally caved into letting your child attend the summer camp of their dreams! They are pumped but it’s possible that you are having a few reservations. There are so many things to do to prepare! And we’re not just talking paperwork and ... [read more]

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