With summer camp deadlines looming, it’s time to decide where your child will be roasting marshmallows this July. Summer camp can have an incredible impact on the growth of young kids.
So packing them off to any camp just because your neighbors or your friends are sending their children there won’t do.
Before you say yes to any random camp, sit and ponder over a few things like your child’s interests, learning and social needs, what areas would you like to see them grow, etc. to make an informed choice. Also, considering factors like location, price, time and fee will save you from frittering cash at the wrong camp. Today, there are camps to meet every interest, price range, and schedule. Knowing your options, as well as your child’s personality, will help you identify programs from which your child will benefit most.
Camp Navigator brings you expert tips on how to choose the best camp for your child.
Resident Camp
Most resident camps accommodate kids of seven years of age and above. You can opt for co-ed, single sex and specialty camps depending on your child’s need and convenience. Resident camps offer varying overnight accommodations such as cabins, tents, and tepees too. If your child is game about overnight camps, you can considering send him off to one of these.
Day Camp
Day Camps enroll campers as young as four-year-olds. And the best part, the campers return home at the end of the day. If you kid is anxious about staying away from home, you can consider a day camp.
Specialty Camps and Programs
If your child wants to have a fun summer, you can opt for specialty camps where they can embark on adventures as varied as learning how to ride a horse, water ski, or dance. If your child has a special interest, go for a camp that specializes in it.
Special Needs Campers
Never think that your child’s physical, medical, or mental disability is a roadblock for a camp experience. Every year, millions of special kids benefit from summer camp. Some camps specialize in serving certain groups while other camps integrate special-needs campers into the total camp population.
Sessions Camps
Depending on whether you child wants to be away from home for a few days, a few weeks or the entire summer, go for a session camp to suit your child, pocket, and schedule.
