10 Things To Consider When Choosing A Summer Camp
You’ve made the decision to send your child to camp, but what should you be looking for in a camp program? There are many options and many considerations, but finding a camp that’s a good match for your child is worth all the research. Here are some key issues to focus on:
Mission And Philosophy: When… [more]
Resources For Choosing The Right Summer Camp
If You Can Swing It, The Best Way To Get To Know A Camp Is To Visit It
If you’re considering day or sleepaway camp for your child next summer, a good way to get a feel for a certain program is to tour it this summer. Scheduling tours a year earlier gives the future camper and the entire family a chance to see camp as it really is—and there’s no better way… [more]
Five Camps That Bring Campers Back To Basics
Almost all summer camps, even computer camps, provide children with opportunities to unplug from technology, participate in new activities, and learn important life skills such as self-confidence, independence, and leadership. But there's a sliding scale, with some camps offering a typical mix of activities—like swimming and arts and crafts—in rural, woodsy settings, while others fully embrace… [more]
Many Camps Have Uniforms Or Strict Dress Codes To Minimize The Pressure On Kids To Look A Certain Way-And To Maximize Interpersonal Values Instead
In today’s society, where children are often expected to have the hottest brand name clothing or have perfectly styled hair when they go to school, there can often be pressure and competition among peers to look a certain way. Camps want to help reduce the societal pressure youth often feel during the school year and… [more]
Many Camps Now Offer Sessions Of Varying Lengths, Accomodating Parents And Children Who May Have Other Plans And Priorities
When choosing a summer camp, one of the big considerations parents need to make is whether to opt for a full session or short session camp—or a camp that offers both session lengths. In other words, how much camp is right for your child?
Full session camps are traditionally about seven weeks long. The full summer experience gives campers… [more]