While living conditions were modest, the newly established camp offered space away from town life.

About 23 percent of the 2,400 accredited camps across the nation now offer family programs.

These camps offer programs designed to teach children skills, such as a foreign language.

Some private camps offer scholarships based on the ability to pay.

For parents motivated to move, camp offered more activities than could be packed into a week.

Each camp offers long reasons why its idea is the more democratic one.

Although computers are the main focus, camps also offer sports and recreation programs.

The organization liked the idea of including a sibling, which is something that no other children's camps in the area offered.

Some camps may lack star power but offer other attractions.

The camp offers an opportunity for outdoor recreation and learning.