The "magic" of summer camp -- They call me "Sunshine" -- Strategies for bringing the magic of camp home -- Camp secret #1: Connection comes first -- Camp secret #2: Catch them doing something right -- Camp secret #3: Positive practices produce optimistic kids -- Camp secret #4: All kids can be more independent (even clingy homebodies!) -- Camp secret #5: Grit is grown outside the comfort zone -- Camp secret #6: Kids are more capable than parents think they are -- Camp secret #7: Kids thrive with structure -- Camp secret #8: Make it cool to be kind -- Camp secret #9: Coach kids to better friendships -- Final thoughts: The magic of family

"Written by a camp owner and mother of five with a masters in psychology, HAPPY CAMPERS shares nine proven summer camp secrets parents can use at home to foster family connection and raise kids who are confident and capable and who become thriving adults"--