Letter from Kidcam President: Celebrating Our 51st Summer of Discovery

Melissa C.
May 5
3 min read

Dear Kidcam Families,

As we open our doors for Kidcam's 51st summer, I am filled with immense pride and excitement to welcome your family to what promises to be another unforgettable season of growth, adventure, and joy. For over five decades, we've been crafting summers that matter—experiences that shape children's lives and create memories that last a lifetime.

Our Year-Round Commitment to Summer

At Kidcam, we believe that creating exceptional summers is a year-round job. While many organizations divide their attention across multiple programs, we have chosen a different path—dedicating ourselves 365 days a year to perfecting the art and science of summer camp. This singular focus allows our team of year-round professionals to pour all of our energy, creativity, and passion into creating the most powerful summer day camp experiences possible.

Why this unwavering dedication to summer? Because we understand the profound impact that a well-crafted camp experience can have on a child's development. In our increasingly digital world, the value of authentic connection, outdoor play, guided independence, and joyful discovery cannot be overstated. When children ages K-13 step into our camps, they enter a world designed specifically for their growth and happiness.

The Kidcam Experience

Across our 30 unique locations throughout the Southeast, campers will embark on a journey of discovery filled with customized activities, enriching challenges, and lifelong friendships. While each camp has its distinct charm and amenities—thanks to our partnerships with premier destinations like parks, clubs, museums, universities, and schools—our commitment to excellence remains constant.

Every week brings new excitement through our action-packed themes that thoughtfully combine:

Sports and physical activities that build coordination and teamwork
Arts and creative expression that unlock imagination
STEM challenges that foster critical thinking and problem-solving
Team-building activities that develop social intelligence
Group competitions that teach healthy sportsmanship
Swimming and water play that create summer memories
Beloved camp traditions that connect generations of campers

From talent shows to field games, our experienced counselors—over 500 rockstar team members—guide campers through enriching experiences that spark creativity, build confidence, and foster lasting connections. These aren't just activities; they're carefully designed opportunities for your child to discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and grow in a supportive community.

Our Commitment to Excellence

We proudly maintain accreditation by the American Camp Association (ACA), subjecting our operations to a thorough annual review encompassing up to 300 standards. This rigorous process ensures we adhere to the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation, promoting growth and fun in an environment committed to safety. With this accreditation, you can rest assured that we have made an unwavering commitment to providing a safe, nurturing environment for your children.

Flexibility for Families

Understanding modern family needs, we've built flexibility into every aspect of our program:

Options to attend camp for up to 10 weeks, choosing only the weeks that suit your schedule
Ability to attend multiple Kidcam locations if you're traveling or have family across our service areas
Before and after-care options for extended hours
Lunch and snack offerings for purchase
Valuable sibling and multi-week discounts
User-friendly Parent Registration Portal for easy registration, payment management, schedule access, and director updates
Weekly schedules keeping you informed about your camper's activities

The Spirit of Summer

With over 5,000 campers joining us each summer, Kidcam has become one of the most trusted names in day camp operations. This trust has been earned through our dedication to what we call "The Spirit of Summer"—our philosophy that camp is about creating memorable moments and lasting relationships through experiences that simply can't be replicated elsewhere.

Our team works year-round to bring this Spirit of Summer to life, building on our long-standing traditions and core values. We believe that summer camp isn't merely a recreational activity—it's a transformative experience that helps children develop independence, resilience, social skills, and confidence that extend far beyond our camp grounds.

Join Our Kidcam Family

As you consider entrusting your child to Kidcam this summer, know that you're not just signing up for activities and supervision—you're giving them the gift of summer as it should be: joyful, enriching, and unforgettable. For 51 summers, we've witnessed shy children blossom into confident leaders, watched unlikely friendships form across differences, and seen countless "I can't" moments transform into triumphant "I did it!" celebrations.

These are the moments that fuel our passion and remind us why summer camp matters. These are the experiences that make Kidcam special.

We look forward to welcoming your child to our Kidcam family!

Summers Rock,

Melissa Conner - President/CEO, Kidcam Camps