“At summer camp, kids can learn skills and create memories that will stay with them the rest of their lives,” said Paula Kelliher, marketing director at The Galleria at White Plains. “But finding the perfect camp can be a time-consuming process for busy parents and guardians. We created the Summer Camp Expo to give them a way to easily identify all of the summer camp opportunities in the area and to work with their children to choose the camp that is best for them.”

According to the American Camp Association, there are more than 12,000 day and resident camps in the U.S., a number that’s increased more than 90 percent over the last 20 years. According to the association, the chief reasons parents cite for sending their children to camp are to help them build self-esteem, make new friends, experience a different social environment, and provide them with a safe environment.

A complete list of camps represented at the Expo can be found online at www.TheGalleriaAtWhitePlains.com or by visiting The Galleria at White Plains customer service desk located on the Garden Level, Food Court area. Muggsy’s Meadow is a program for area kids ages 0 – 12 and their families designed to offer them fun and educational activities year-round at The Galleria at White Plains and online at www.muggsysmeadow.com.

About The Galleria at White Plains

The Galleria at White Plains is located across from the White Plains Library and White Plains Court House.  The Galleria at White Plains is the largest enclosed 4 level mall in the county with a dynamic mix featuring more than 140 retailers, unique restaurants and high-caliber entertainment venues, such as Old Navy, Sears, H&M and Macy’s.  It is managed by The Mills Corporation, headquartered in Arlington, Va.