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Articles & Links
Mountain Day Camp year-round and summer staff believe in continuing education and training. Throughout the year we read articles and topics that relate to parents. In our efforts to partner with parents, we love to share these resources with them. If you have a resource that should be on this page, please contact us at info@mountaindaycamp.com with a link.
American Camp Association Parent Resources
Check out the American Camp Association's Resource for Parents or these articles:
MDC Parent Reading List
Because of Mountain Day Camp's developmental philosophy, we try to keep up on the most current research. Here are a few of the current favorites that parents might also enjoy:
Grants for Families to Attend Camp
MDC has a campership program and also wants to help families connect with other funding resources for camp. We will add to this list as we connect with other community resources:
- City of Boulder Youth Opportunities Program
City of Boulder resident youth can apply for up to $200 to help pay for a cultural, educational, or recreational activity in Colorado. If funded, youth do four hours of community service for every $50 they receive. Learn more or apply.
Keeping Kids Safe Online
Letting kids go online does not have to be a scary experience for parents. Keeping communication open and computers in an easy to monitor place are the first steps to keeping kids safe. Remember that many cell phones have internet plans, text and photo messaging that fall into the online category. Here are some helpful links for parents with resources to filtering software and more:
- www.safekids.com: A complete online guide for parents prepared by the Colorado Department of Education
- www.wiredkids.org : A charity sponsored web site dedicated to protecting children and other internet users from cyber crime.
Resources on Bullying
We want to prevent bullying at camp, in schools and in the larger community in which we all live. Together, parents and childcare professionals must keep an open dialogue with children about this topic to help with prevention. Here are some helpful resources about bullying:
Help With Academic Skills
Dreamcatcher Direct Instruction Centers has been teaching basic academic skills for over 12 years. Their guarantee is an increase of one grade level in reading, spelling or math in just 30 hours, or you receive 10 complimentary sessions. Call 303-444-8422 for more information. Mention Mountain Day Camp and get a free educational assessment.
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