When you build up a surprise trip to Disneyland for your kids, you build up unreasonable expectations. Don’t have a big reveal, keep it simple and magical.
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School Just Started. Now, About Winter and Spring Break.
If you want to have the best family winter vacation ever, you need to do a few things. It starts with planning early. Book now and you’ll save, here’s how:
The Back To School Bed Time Chart For Kids
What time should your kids go to bed? This handy bed time chart for kids created by a Wisconsin school will get them the most sleep for every age.
The First Day Of School Post (Grade 5 and Grade 3)
I could hardly be considered a dad blogger if I didn’t do a post for the first day of school.
5 Handy Packing Lists For Your Summer Escapes
Here are some simple packing lists to make sure your summer escapes go off without a hitch
The One Thing You Need To Plan The Perfect Summer Road Trip
It’s time to hit the road for a summer road trip to celebrate Canada 150. Here’s what you need to make it magical
My #Canada150 Is All About Community
My son’s soccer team had a BBQ at the beginning of the season at a coach’s house so the parents and kids could get to know each other. It was the simplest, most natural, most Calgary…
15 OF THE BEST GRADUATION SPEECHES EVER
From Steve Jobs to Bono, Tom Hanks to Oprah, here are 15 of the best graduation speeches filled with advice for everyone.
14 Reasons Why You Don’t Want To Get A Trampoline
I hate trampolines. Let me count the ways.
2017 List Of Summer Camps For Kids In Calgary
Here”s a list of places to find summer camps for kids in Calgary. From learning to ride a bike to LEGO to movie making to engineering and mountaineering, it’s all here.
Losing My Job Turned Out To Be The Best Thing That Could Have Happened
Losing my job was just the beginning of my DadCAMP adventures. Here’s the story of how I was inspired to create a community of engaged parents supporting involved fatherhood.
A Road Trip Check List Helps Involve Your Kids In Vacation Planning
Involving your kids in vacation planning with a road trip checklist will make them feel part of the process and involved in the daily itinerary. It’s an easy and fun scavenger hunt style hack.
The Best Spring Break Escape Only Takes 5 Days
When planning a spring break escape, don’t go away for too long. 5 days is all you need. We tried it and love the shorter break.
A Family Of Charitable Giving
Each member of our family has a very unique charity and a very personal reason for supporting them. How does your family give where you live?
Calgary Dads Have A Facebook Group
A Facebook group for Calgary dads has sprouted up to help guys network, share ideas about our kids, get a break, and redefine what being a modern man is all about.
Jr Hockey Brings Me Back To My DadCAMP Roots
Getting a discount on Jr Hockey tickets is just one of many AIR MILES Perks you can get when you have the Card. Check it out!