[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When preparing to send your child to summer camp, parents often have lots of questions. While you, as a parent, might wonder if your child is ready for camp or how much does camp cost, there is another question you may want to ask. The question – “Is this camp American Camp Association (ACA) accredited?” Why? ACA-accredited camps are focused …

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You and your family know and love Camp Live Oak for its caring staff, abundance of activities, beautiful location, and most of all as a great place for your children and teens to make friends for a lifetime in a safe and healthy environment. Here in South Florida, Camp Live Oak has been a leader in camping for more than …

In Florida, particularly South Florida, canoeing and kayaking mean on the water spring fun for families. The state, endowed with more than 1,700 rivers and 1,000 mile of shoreline offers a variety of inviting adventure for families who love to be on the water. South Florida is the ideal venue, with its year round tropical climate, but should you venture …

Would you believe that among American children, aged 8 to 18, the average time spent in front of screens (television, computers, video games, cell phones, and mobile devices) is seven hours? It’s true, reported by a recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation. The New York Times was even more blunt, entitling a similar finding “If your Kids are Awake, …

Why choose an ACA-Accredited® camp? First and foremost, ACA-Accredited® Camps, like Camp Live Oak, are the gold standard of summer camps. Before, answering the why though, let’s take a look at what defines an ACA-Accredited® Camp. American Camp Association (ACA) Accreditation For more than 100 years, the American Camp Association (ACA), a community of camp professionals, has worked to ensure …