Camp Sonshine Blog

It’s June and you know what that means… Camp Sonshine is in full swing again! Here are a few camp updates to keep in mind! Giving Tree This summer, we are inviting campers and their families to join us in a weekly global outreach initiative called Giving Tree! Giving Tree is a unique opportunity for…

What comes to mind when you think of Summer Camp? Long-lasting memories with friends? A newfound sense of independence? Certainly, neverending fun! For many parents, however, Summer Camp brings to mind various worries and concerns. Will my child make friends? What if they have an allergic reaction? Can Summer Camps operate safely in a pandemic? …

We are so excited for our Camp Sonshine Summer 2021!  As we have limited capacity this summer, we have many weeks that are full with running waitlists at our various locations and in various programs.    Things to know about the Waitlist:  When completing a 2021 Camper Application online, if you register for a week…

Plenty of young kids get excited about the idea of nighttime activities. And one way to get them to learn and play is by taking them stargazing. The night sky is a giant puzzle, filled with thousands of stars, distant planets, and, sometimes, even comets shooting across space. Best of all, you can find them all in…

Timeless Tips for Being a Parent in Today’s World There’s nothing easy about raising a child, but there’s also nothing more fulfilling that this world has to offer. Of course, along with the joys of parenting come the challenges, and learning to navigate those challenges while savoring the good moments is what parenthood is all…

April Newsletter HAVEN’T REGISTERED YET FOR THE SUMMER? Spring Break Camp was a blast and we were saddened to have to have turned away over 30 campers given our full program. We want to encourage all families, if they have yet to do so, to register for summer camp 2021 SOON as spots are filling…

Morning Connect at Camp Sonshine At Camp Sonshine International, we understand one of the greatest impacts we can make on a child’s life is to help create an environment conducive to that child making and maintaining lifelong friendships! One of the simple, easy ways we help facilitate this is through our Morning Connect. Each morning…

March Newsletter We hope you are well and looking forward to the warmer spring days headed our way! Check out all that is going on at Camp Sonshine below! HAVEN’T REGISTERED YET FOR THE SUMMER? You can register TODAY to secure your camper’s spot worry-free! We know things are still uncertain and committing to something…

When Should I Send My Child to Summer Camp? Sending your child to Summer Camp, whether it be a day or overnight camp, is no small decision. There are various types and styles of camps found in various locations focused on different standards and values, all with different goals and outcomes for your child in…

  Valentine’s Day Fun for the Whole Family!  Although typically Valentine’s Day is celebrated between those in a romantic relationship, there’s no reason you can’t celebrate this lovely holiday with the whole family! One of the best ways to spend this holiday is to consider how your loved ones feel most loved, and create time…