abacusmom Admissions, Kindergarten

Day Camp Helps Kids Mature So They Do Better in Private School Admissions

For years I've been recommending suburban day camp not only because it's fun but because it helps kids make great developmental leaps that help in private school interviewing.  For a top suburban New York day camp recommendation, email me at top new york day camp recommendation Suburban day camp helps kids build social skills, among others.  … Continue reading Day Camp Helps Kids Mature So They Do Better in Private School Admissions

abacusmom Kindergarten

NYC Kindergarten: Best Day Camp for NYC / Manhattan Preschoolers

In my thirteen years counseling Manhattan and Brooklyn families, I’ve been struck again and again by how much preschool-aged children mature after a summer at suburban day camp.  At day camp, kids learn critical skills that enable them to be ready to succeed in the competitive fall NYC private school kindergarten admissions process. Specifically, at … Continue reading NYC Kindergarten: Best Day Camp for NYC / Manhattan Preschoolers

abacusmom Admissions, Brooklyn Private Schools, Manhattan Private Schools, NYC Private Schools, Riverdale Private Schools, Westchester Private Schools

Last Call for Recommended Westchester Day Camp

Today I spoke to my colleagues at my recommended Westchester day camp.  Enrollment for summer 2012 is nearly filled. If you're interested in having your child get out of the city for the summer, learn to swim, have fun, and develop gross motor and social skills which will help him or her in the NYC … Continue reading Last Call for Recommended Westchester Day Camp