I’m still surprised I have two children who LOVE to go away to summer camp. As I child, I was a homebody. I enjoyed the occasional sleepover but never wanted to be far away from home for very long. One summer, my mom sent my cousin, Mary, and me to Florida to visit a great aunt. We traveled by car with a family friend and spent several days in Florida, near the beach, without our parents—and I was miserable. I just wanted to get back home. My brothers and sisters were the same way. Another summer, my sister was sent to Girl Scout horseback riding camp. Sounds great, right? Wrong. We still have the letters she sent home, telling us how miserable she was and that she missed all of us so much, even Joe (the brother who tormented her).
Kids can learn so many life lessons at camp, and I am glad that each summer my girls have the opportunity to attend. We are fortunate to have so many great options for camps right here in Kansas City. Some terrific overnight camps are not far from here, as well as tons of day camp options for those, like me, who prefer to sleep in their own beds. Our March Camp Guide is filled to the brim with camps for every interest and every age. In addition, check out our virtual Camp Guide at KCParent.com for photos, videos and more.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I love when March rolls around. I feel like we are moving farther away from winter and closer to spring. And daylight saving time arrives! In addition, I celebrate my birthday in March. I’m always thankful for another year I’ve gotten to take around the sun and see it as a time to reflect. I love the saying, “Do not regret getting older, it is a privilege denied to many.”
Happy March and happy spring, Kansas City!