The summers will be here before you know it, and so will be the vacations. With only a few months to go before the mercury rises, it’s time for parents to start planning for their children’s summer camp NOW.
With a wad of things to be planned and concerns to be addressed, it’s always wise to start early. Never mind if you haven’t started yet, you can always start now.
Choosing the right summer camp for your child can be easier said than done. Begin your hunt by assessing your child’s physical, mental, and emotional needs first. Talk to them about camps and find out if they have any favorites or particular camps that they would want to go to.
Always bear in mind your child’s interests while picking a camp. Involving them in the process will also wipe out all anxieties and apprehensions and prepare them for the camp days ahead. If you are in sea trying to find a camp for your little one, Campnavigator is here for your assistance. Below listed are a few types of camps that you might want to send your child to. Read and consider:
Sports camps Is your child the outdoorsy kind who loves sports? Then you can consider sending him/her to a specific sport camp like soccer camp, golf camp, basketball camp, etc. Even before you decide, know that all sports camps have different levels. For more information on a Sports camp visit our www.campnavigator.com
Day camps Day camps, are by far, the most popular and most preferred camps for parents, especially for kids aged 6-10 and first-timers. Most such day camps offer a gamut of programmes for children aged between 5-15. What’s more fun is that every year, these camps take up a new themes, which makes the bait all the more tempting. Activities are divided into age groups and are designed to increase each child’s confidence and self-esteem. Day camps offer public recreation programs, field trips, movies and ample opportunity to have lots of fun!
School camps Never mind if you don’t wish to send your children to an exclusive summer camp. Most schools offer summer programmes. But, mind you, often these programmes are limited in nature and the staff aren’t always certified counsellors. So do a thorough research of the place, nature of the camp and staffing before availing the facilities.
Overnight or Residents camps If your child is all set for a real camp experience, sending him/her to an overnight or resident camp could be the best bet. These camps host the camper for extended periods — from several days to several weeks. The children get to sleep in cabins, dorms, tents, or tepees or and participate in a spate of activities.If a child has never been away from home, it’s always best to conduct a trial run. Staying overnight at a friend’s home is a good way to begin.
Educational camps Several colleges, private schools and even independent-tutoring facilities provide educational camps. These camps focus on special academic subjects like computers, math, music, science or English.
Church camps Church camps, as the name suggest, have a Christian theme and have most of their activities structured towards the child’s spiritual development and well-being. Church camps are the best bet for young people aged between 4-8. For more information on Church Camps, visit
Special-needs camps Special needs camps are meant for children with disabilities or special needs. Armed with well-trained staff members, pediatricians staffs and support, these camps offer disabled children some of life’s most important lessons, skills and the confidence to survive. For more information, visit www.Campnavigator.com, www.KingwoodCamps.com, www.TheWoodlandsCamps.com and www.HoustonCamps.com.
Choosing the kind of camp is just the first step towards your summer planning. Picking a camp is one task and finding how good it is for your child is another. Talk to the staff, camp directors, doctors and other parents. Make a list of questions concerning the camp, visit the camp, and asses its location, size, gender, age, geographical representation (children from local area), duration, financial structure of the fee, staff, goals and values, programs, facilities, health/safety issues and food service before making your pick. And above all, don’t forget to use your intuition.
