• Are you licensed by the state or do you hold an accreditation or certification? What exactly does that credential mean?
• What kind of background, training, and experience do counselors and staff have? How are they chosen?
• What is the counselor-to-camper ratio? How many students are in each group? How often are the groups together?
• What kind of medical response is on hand? Camp nurse, or CPR- and first aid-certified staff?
• Are you able to administer medicine?
• What is a typical day like?
• How often will the campers take field trips? Where do they go? Is there increased supervision in populated setting?
• What other resources are available to campers, such as a pool, ice arena, farm, hiking trails, ropes course, archery, etc.? How often will my child be able to participate in these?
• Are lunches or snacks provided?
• Do you offer before- and after-care? Will it be the same staff caring for my child?
• How often are the facilities cleaned?
• What alternative plans do you have for inclement weather?
• What does the camp fee cover? What extra fees will I be required to pay?
• Do you offer scholarships or financial aid?
• What is the refund policy and rules regarding transfer of weeks?
• What is your policy regarding cellphones and other technology items brought to camp?
• How do you handle homesickness and other adjustment issues?
• What is the discipline policy?
• How do you handle bullying?
• What are your drop-off and pick-up policies?
• Will you provide references?
