You are considering a summer camp, but how to choose? There's a camp that is ideally suited for every child, providing a summer of growth and fun, whether your child attends a day or overnight camp, a specialized or traditional camp.

The worst thing a parent can do is to just choose a camp, decide that the child is going to camp and not involve the child in the process at all. It’s a recipe for a very unhappy, very homesick child.

When researching a summer camp for your child, there are certain pieces of information you should know in order to make an informed decision. Whether you speak to the camp director in person or by phone, the American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey (ACA, NY and NJ) recommends asking these ten questions to help you get started.