A collection of animal facts and summer activities including craft projects and nature discussions.

Presents information on hundreds of child and teen summer programs in the U.S. and around the world and in-depth profiles of nearly two hundred, covering their offerings, schedules, facilities, costs, financial aid, and application processes; includes programs in such areas as art, sports, academics, travel, and wilderness adventure as well as general summer camps.

Lauralee Summer tells the story of her life growing up as the child of a single, often homeless mother, and discusses how circumstances conspired to gain her entrance to Harvard where she majored in children's studies, finally came to know her father, and figured out her place in the world.