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MARCH 12
Guidelines for choosing a summer camp
Summer camp can help children develop
independence, skills, and the ability
to make friends. Choosing one that is
right for your child can help build fond
memories that will last a lifetime. To help
parents make this important decision, the
Better Business Bureau has put together
the following guidelines.
There are many different types of camps
available today, from traditional, to
computer, or sports camps. The one you
choose should match your child’s interests.
There are many themed camps that
focus on a particular interest, for example,
computers, the environment, sports, and
music.
Make sure that the camp offers a variety
of activities to keep your child entertained
and interested. Also keep in mind
what you want your child to get out of the
experience and how comfortable she is
being away from home.
Keeping your child’s interests in mind,
getting recommendations from other
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parents, or your child’s teachers, is a good
place to start. Experts emphasize the importance
of researching a summer camp.
Sometimes, it is better to choose the right
camp that is further away than the wrong
camp that is nearby.
After checking out a camp’s reputation
with your local Better Business Bureau,
or by checking online reports, the Bureau
recommends asking the following questions
before signing up your child:
Does the camp have good references?
Ask for references and then talk to parents
of campers to get a handle on their
experiences.
Are there medical facilities and personnel
available in case of an emergency?
How far is the nearest hospital?
How old is the camp? A camp that has
been around for many years has valuable
experience.
Who’s on the staff? College grads and
former campers are a good gauge of quality.
What types of activities are available?
Look for a wide variety of choices.
What are the special interests that
your child wants to explore?
What type of equipment is available?
For example, if your child is interested in a
computer camp, the camp should have the
latest technology and software available. If
the kids will be canoeing or kayaking, the
boats should be in good condition.
Are there any physical, intellectual, or
social limitations that should be considered?
What kind of emphasis will your child
profit from the most? For example: is a
lot of structure desirable, is social interaction
with members of the opposite sex
important, or does your child need a place
where she is encouraged to develop at her
own pace?
Is your child ready for a sleep-over experience?
What is the staff-to-camper ratio?
Keep this ratio in mind if your child needs
extra attention.
Most general camps will provide programs
in some team sports such as baseball
and soccer, individual sports like
tennis, and waterfront activities such as
swimming and sailing, as well as some
outdoor life options in hiking and canoeing.
Many of these camps also provide
campers with the opportunity to get extra
instruction in any of the areas that are offered.
In making a decision about a camp, it is
vital that you and your child look into the
total camp program and that you examine
the quality of the staff and facilities available
to support that program.
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