Anxiety and Social Media At the Summerland Program at Camp Pocono Trails (CPT), we’ve seen a dramatic rise in the use of social media, especially among female campers, in the
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COVID-19 and Screen Addiction
COVID-19 and Screen Addiction According to ground-breaking studies from Birkbeck, Southwest University, University of California, and Nottingham Trent University, video game use and addiction severity have grown dramatically during the
Read moreGive the gift of Summer Camp
Give the gift of Summer Camp Did your kids get everything they wanted this holiday season? Why not surprise your child with the gift of an unforgettable summer camp adventure. At
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Investment in your child Most of the leadership staff at Summerland Camps have worked in therapeutic boarding schools and summer camps for two decades. Regardless of the focus of the
Read moreQuantity vs. Quality
Quality versus Quality Lately, much attention has been given to terms like “digital detox” and the idea of completely unplugging. While the idea sounds nice, getting off the grid, it’s usually
Read moreImportance of Friendships
Importance of Friendships One of the main concerns we hear from campers before they attend is that they are nervous about not knowing anyone at camp. Most teens come to
Read moreIs your phone between you and your child?
Is your phone between you and your child? Recent data shows 92% of U.S. adults now have a cellphone of some kind, and 90% of those cell owners say that
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Does your teen have an electronic bedroom? Sleep is one of the most important parts of our day. It helps our minds and bodies restore and recoup. Inadequate sleep can
Read moreLetting Kids be Kids
Letting Kids be Kids Ask an adult about their childhood and they will likely share memories and experiences that are quite different than how our children are growing up today.
Read more5 Strategies to Help You Child Detach from Video Games
5 Strategies to Help You Child Detach from Video Games 80% of American households having a gaming system. For some families, gaming is just a hobby or occasional form of
Read moreGain self-awareness with self-monitoring
Gain self-awareness with self-monitoring In our modern world, we have everything at our fingertips: information, the ability to record every second of our lives, and a constant running to-do list.
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Summer Camp for Life Skills Now that The World Health Organization has classified gaming addiction as a disorder, many professionals are questioning if you can truly be addicted to an
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