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Camp Mystic, Texas and Flash Flood
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At least 27 died in one of the worst disasters ever for summer camps. The tragedy shines a spotlight on America's camps and whether they're safe.
Traditional summer camps are, by design, exposed to nature. As climate change makes summers more intense, how much should parents worry?
Brooklyn and Bailey McKnight's little sister, Paisley, was at a camp on a smaller arm of the Guadalupe River. The 14-year-old was "just miles" away from Camp Mystic in Central Texas, which has been devastated by the deadly floodwaters spurred by extreme rainfall on July 4.
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As floodwaters rose in Texas, camp counselors hoisted children onto rafters, carried them to dry ground and sang with them to keep them calm
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'Safety is first, and fun is a close second' | Summer camp doubles down on safety after Texas floods
After devastating floods killed 120 people in Texas, including 27 at a summer camp, facilities nationwide are reinforcing their emergency procedures to protect campers.
Verlena Stewart, executive director of Community Building Institute of Middletown, joined ABC News’ Linsey Davis after the summer program was saved, but discusses impacts of educational program cuts.
A Kansas City summer music camp is providing children with opportunities to explore music, acting, and dancing while fostering creativity and personal growth.
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Recent ICE raids have prompted many undocumented parents in San Francisco to create plans for their children in case they are detained and separated.