Will Summer Camps Open This Year?

Summer camp is an iconic New Hampshire tradition. Some historians believe it actually started there on Squam Lake in 1880.

Ever since then, New Hampshire has played host to a seasonal ritual: Generation after generation of kids spending magical summer days in the woods and lakes. But over the next few weeks — and for many camps, for the first time in their history — camp directors are going to have to make a difficult choice. Is it safe enough to hold summer camp this year?

NHPR's Lauren Chooljian (laurenchooljian) reports.