CampCaribu Archives

Dino Day: Search Below The Surface In Los Angeles!

October 11, 2021
Posted by Caribu

13 Aug

It’s Dinosaur Day at #CampCaribu, and we’re talking to experts across the globe about their fossil findings and dino discoveries. Scientists have found evidence of prehistoric creatures all over the world. You can learn some of their names and characteristics by exploring the excellent books in the Caribu Summer Reading category this week! Enjoy illustrated stories and guides that introduce dinosaurs to children. You can also color-in some of our dinosaur drawing pages together. Schedule a Caribu call with your loved ones to plan a virtual dino playdate!

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Dino Day: Canadian Dinosaur Hunting!

October 11, 2021
Posted by Caribu

12 Aug

What’s more exciting than learning about some of the world’s most incredible animals of all time: Dinosaurs! Check out the many dynamic dino books featured in this week’s summer reading selection in the Caribu app. Find books with dino facts and fairytales that you can read together with little ones in a virtual playdate. Which is your favorite dinosaur? What do you like about it? To learn more, we spoke with some experts from dinosaur museums across the globe! Our Q&A below features Eilidh Macdonald, Science Educator at The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology in Alberta, Canada. Read on to discover exciting facts about prehistoric creatures, and what it’s like to work in the fossil world.

Camp Caribu, Family

Go On An Animal Adventure With #CampCaribu In Your Next Family Video-Call

October 11, 2021
Posted by Caribu

10 Aug

This week features books about adventurous animals big and small! Schedule a virtual playdate with your family members, and enjoy the sweet stories and heartwarming tales about creatures of all stripes (and spots!). You also can learn some fascinating facts about animals and their environments as you read together in a video-call. Here is a preview of what’s to come:

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Bring Your BFFs To Share #CampCaribu’s ‘Best Friends Week’ Stories Of Kindness, Companionship, And Love In A Virtual Playdate

October 9, 2021
Posted by Caribu

03 Aug

One of the most memorable parts of camp is making new friends, and for ‘Best Friends’ week at #CampCaribu, we’re featuring our favorite friendship stories to share with the little ones you love! Enjoy reading about old friends and new ones, and the special bonds between siblings, pets, and even animals. Explore the ups and downs of peer interactions, and learn some valuable lessons about what it means to be a good friend. Celebrate friendships and connect with friends near and far to read together from a safe social distance.

Camp Caribu, Family

Cooking With Kids: Life Lessons Abound In The Kitchen

October 9, 2021
Posted by Caribu

28 Jul

Are your kids or grandkids looking for things to do this summer? Besides being a fun project, encouraging kids to prepare and/or cook food can be a great opportunity to teach them life skills such as kitchen and food safety, tips about nutrition/health, hygiene, and even math. It can also give kids a sense of value, accomplishment, and maturity as they enjoy the reward of eating the delicious finished product. Over time as their skills improve, they might even be timesavers for you in making food for the family.

Camp Caribu, Family

Cook And Connect With Your Family This Week In A Virtual Playdate

October 9, 2021
Posted by Caribu

27 Jul

Bring out your pots and pans — it’s time to cook and connect with your favorite family members! This week, #CampCaribu presents a menu of ‘Fun With Food’ books and activities for you to try together in a video-call. Each day, Caribu will feature two books: an “Entrée” book that tells a story involving food or cooking; and a “Side Dish” book that shares a specific recipe. Pick one or both to read and inspire your kitchen staff, and prepare some treats together!

Camp Caribu, Family

Here Are The Biggest Threats To Marine Wildlife Today

October 8, 2021
Posted by Caribu

15 Jul

From global warming to tourism, there are many factors playing a role in the declining quality of aquatic life. And the truth is, all we have to do is look in the mirror to see who is responsible.

Camp Caribu, Family

Magical Tales Come To #CampCaribu Week 5 With Classic Stories And New Fairytales

October 8, 2021
Posted by Caribu

06 Jul

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum! It’s ‘Magical Tales’ week at #CampCaribu! It’s the perfect time to enjoy classic stories of mermaids, magic, and mysteries with family and friends! Discover tales of adventure, dragons, giants, wizardry, and even a few friendly monsters.

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Celebrate Wellness On A Virtual Playdate With #CampCaribu Week 4: ‘Healthy Me’

October 7, 2021
Posted by Caribu

29 Jun

On your mark, get set, go! Campers, it’s time to celebrate wellness with ‘Healthy Me’ Week at #CampCaribu! This week, read stories and do activities that encourage you to stay strong in your mind, heart, and body. Even though it’s challenging to try a new sport or activity, our “Healthy Me” books will introduce you to some friendly characters who give it a shot! Learn important skills to cultivate positive attitudes, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. You can also try the “Healthy Me” drawing pages in the Caribu app, and color with a (grand)child in a Caribu Video-Call!

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Jesse Byrd Jr: “Invest In Learning What Is Outside of Your Experience”

October 7, 2021
Posted by Caribu

25 Jun

When author Jesse Byrd Jr. launched his own publishing company in 2017, he aimed to amplify voices that are often excluded in the book industry. “We wanted to offer diverse storytelling for young audiences,” he said. “We wanted the stories we publish to be a reflection of the world that children have inherited; a reflection of different communities and environments. We want to share the non-dominant culture, including kids who are people of color, immigrants, and differently abled. It’s about adding more colors to the rainbow.”