It’s always fun under the sun, but sometimes you need to freshen things up for your child with some creative summertime activities! Trade in the sweat and the physical activity for a day of creative energy. You never know what your child’s imagination will come up with! From arts and crafts to fun games, there […]

While it’s great to remain physically active on the field or on the court, partaking in activities that are also intellectually stimulating can have many benefits. At LuHi, not only do we have sports, but we also have a bustling STEM program. In fact, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) activities promote creativity, inventiveness, and ingenuity. […]

As the summer rolls around, your child may want to get involved in sports. Summertime sports are a great way for your child to remain physically active, as well as learn the skills of collaborating with teammates in real time.  Before you get your child involved in summertime sports, however, it’s important to take the […]

Learn all about what LuHi has to offer here! From the Water Slide to our Performing Arts Center, there’s something for every camper here!

With summertime at the helm and the weather getting hotter, your child will definitely want to be hanging outdoors until the sun goes down. While making sure your child is physically active and engaged is certainly important, emphasizing safety under the sun is also very crucial. As kids play under the summer heat, it's imperative [...]

Sending your child to camp for the first time can be scary for parents — but fret not! Sending your youngsters off will not only be a fun experience for them, but it will also teach them crucial life skills, such as teamwork and critical thinking. Not only that, it will also help in fostering […]

Summer is a great time to be outdoors. Kids of all ages love spending the sunny days playing outside and exploring nature. However, during the spring season, it can be tough to figure out outdoor activities that will keep your child entertained and active. Let’s take a look at some ways to make outdoor playtime […]

If you can maintain a healthy lifestyle while at home and at camp, your children will have something that is far more valuable than any fancy toy – they’ll have the opportunity to develop good habits early on in their lives. The earlier you can introduce them to healthy habits, the easier it will be […]

Is your child getting signed up for a million different sports this spring? Great! But you might be wondering how you’re going to manage such a busy schedule with so many sports practices and games. Parenting is challenging enough… add in a ton of organized activities and it can start to feel overwhelming quickly. Does […]

Childhood is a formative time for every person. During this time, we learn how to interact with the people and things around us, and we develop skills that we’ll carry with us for the rest of our lives.  Childhood is also the time for children to explore themselves and their place in the world, in […]

When it’s cold, snowy, or rainy outside, it’s hard to find a child who wouldn’t enjoy drawing or painting, coming up with elaborate stories and plays, or playing dress up? In addition to being plain old fun, these kinds of creative pursuits can have significant and long-term health advantages for your child – regardless of […]

With the cold weather and shorter days typical of the winter season, it can feel so much more appealing to curl up on the couch and watch TV with your loved ones instead of staying active. However, no matter what the weather’s like outside, it’s absolutely essential to the health and well-being of every child, […]

The holiday season is the perfect opportunity to teach young children about healthier food options and the art of cooking. As you prepare for holiday parties and gatherings this year, use healthy recipes to demonstrate to your children that enjoying tasty food doesn’t have to require cups of sugar. On the contrary, festive food options […]

Despite its modest size, Long Island has much to offer in the ways of family fun and activity. With such a dense population, the Island serves as a cultural melting pot, making for the perfect environment to introduce children to the many different ways of experiencing the world.  With bustling communities proud to offer their […]

Although the summertime is months behind us, it’s hard not to think about the great memories made by the seemingly endless, carefree summers of our youth. But now, as parents, guardians, and family members, we have the ability to offer the next generation an opportunity to have these same meaningful summertime experiences through the gift […]

I hope the end of the school year is wrapping up well for you all! Here at LuHi, we are eagerly looking forward to finishing the final weeks of classes strong. It has been a unique year, but one that has gone very well. During the month of May, several of our alumni often stop […]

Throughout these unsettling times, it’s important to remain calm and rational while finding ways to keep our families safe and healthy. We’ve put together some ideas for how to stay sane and motivated during this temporary reality.

Now that the school year is in full swing and our schedules are packed, it is important that we are taking the time to take care of ourselves.

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Don’t get us wrong; we are definitely missing summer! But we can’t help but get excited at the thought of corn mazes, pumpkin picking, apple cider, and trick-or-treating!

When parents or guardians of younger campers call our office, one of the most common questions or concerns we hear is about whether their child is ready for a camp like LuHi.

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