Curated OER
Camp Expedition
Students select an animal to research that lives in the camp environment. Students spend time using books and the Internet to research their animals, including size and appearance. Students create a mural to depict the environment and...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Homesickness
Going to spend the night with a friend? Headed to sleep-away camp? Chances are, you're going to feel a little homesick at some point. Get some reasons why you'll feel this way, what kinds of feelings to expect, and some ways to deal with...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Going Away to Camp
Whether you're spending a few days, weeks or even the whole summer at camp, this site has some important information and tips to help you have a good time. It is exciting and fun, but also a little stressful, to be away from your home...
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: Hand Shadows
This one-stanza poem describes a father demonstrating hand shadows while camping in a tent.
Other
Association of Camp Nurses
Home page of an association of professional nurses working in camp settings. Professional, educational, and research resources available. This site contains a great deal of information about nursing in a camp setting and current issues...
Other
Campatwater.org: Camp Atwater
This camp was founded in 1921 and is one of the oldest camps of its kind. It was designed to promote leadership skills. The camp is located in North Brookfield, MA. The camp offers a variety of sport activities along with environmental...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Lac Operon
Learn about the regulation of genes for lactose utilization. lac repressor, catabolite activator protein, and cAMP.
Read Works
Read Works: A Secret Note
[Free Registration/Login Required] This fiction piece shares the story of a camper who receives a mysterious note. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
