Building Confidence at Benchmark Camp
Confidence building is the number one reason to come to Benchmark Camp. For kids with dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, and other diverse ways of learning, the academic program at Benchmark Camp is so much more than “summer school”; it’s a different way of looking at learning. ...
Where to Explore: Exciting Outdoor Places and Spaces
The temperature is crisp but getting warmer, and the air is clear - the perfect combination for going outdoors to explore some local wide-open spaces. Pick your favorite - or choose several - and plan ahead for another exciting family adventure. You don’t have to go...
Why You Should Care About Air Quality
The spring weather brings outdoor activities, the end of the school year, and the hope of a summer with fewer COVID-19 cases. The spring and summer also bring episodes of poor air quality to the Greater Philadelphia region. The longer days of bright sunshine and...
On the Road Again: Discovering New Adventures in New Cities
Itching to get out of town for a change of scenery? Now is the perfect time to once again pack up the family and hit the road! This time we are heading south to some cool cities (Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington, D.C.) and exciting venues within a day’s drive. To...
Watch These Favorite Shows and Movies – Before They Disappear!
Here today, gone tomorrow...You know the saying. Sadly, it even applies to some of our most-loved movies and television series on popular streaming services. That's right - you might not realize this, but some of your favorite binge-worthy shows and movies are...
Why Is Service Always Included as the Keystone to Happiness?
The question: When a child does something fun and easy that is designed to help another, which of the following is true? a) adds to the child’s sense of being a valuable part of a community; b) increases the child’s self confidence; c) expands the child’s perspective;...
Kids Chores: How to Encourage Kids to Pitch In at Home
We are all in this together, and as a family we have never spent more consecutive months together in recent recollection. And, when it comes to chores, kids can help, too! Like every other family on the block, we have made adjustments, come to respect one another’s...
Guide to Fun Maple Sugaring Demonstrations
Snow may still be on the ground, and the temperature may seem a bit fickle but behind the scenes, maple trees are doing their magic. It’s maple sugaring season in our area and it is a fascinating process that you and your family can see firsthand at many of the...
How To Keep Remote Learners Motivated and Happy
At this juncture in the school year, every parent deserves a gold star. Unless you were already homeschooling your children, this is not what you signed on for…so give yourself, and your kids, a break. Until the official end, until it is truly over and graduations and...