There are several ways to find the best Summer Kids Camps but they all requuire loads of work. First and maybe most important is the Internet. Today increasingly the internet is able to help children and parents alike find the right camp. Pictures and Videos can all help make the decision easier. Other ways to find a camp are more specific and local. You may look at brochures at your library, school, or other bulletin boards. Many sports and child magazines carry advertisements for these types of programs. Word of mouth is still the preferred way because you can get so much more information about staff, facilities and even the food.
If your child is in any sports, church or scouts they maybe another resource may be your child's coach or a local coach. Varsity coaches at the high school or college level may either run a program or know one that they recommend to their players.
Many Kid's Summer Camps are well-established and have been in business for many years. In addition to the questions you would ask of traditional overnight camps, about things like health and safety and living accommodations, you must also ask more specifically tailored questions. You will want to ask:
* How long has the camp been in operation? How long has it been at it's current location?
* If the program is associated with a 'big' name, such as a professional ball player, how involved is he or she in the program. Often these celebrities lend their name to a camp, but their involvement is limited.
* What is the training of staff? Where do they come from? How many are returning? Do they do Background checks?.
* What is the age of staff? Are they Volunteers? How are the groups organized?
* How many campers return?
* Does the camp work on not only skills but personal development? Will the camp provide a written evaluation at the end?
* What are the ages of the campers who attend? Where are the kids from?
*What is the level of play? Does the camp accept all skill levels?
You are placing your child in the care of someone else. Check references! If you don't know any families who have gone to this camp, then ask the director for a list (but call). Here are some things to ask:
* Why did they pick this program?
* Are they going to return? Why?
* What did the parents think of the supervision?
* Did the parents believe it had benefits for their child? What were they?
Picking a Summer Camp requires work and research. Go to Summer Camp Advice to learn more
If your child is in any sports, church or scouts they maybe another resource may be your child's coach or a local coach. Varsity coaches at the high school or college level may either run a program or know one that they recommend to their players.
Many Kid's Summer Camps are well-established and have been in business for many years. In addition to the questions you would ask of traditional overnight camps, about things like health and safety and living accommodations, you must also ask more specifically tailored questions. You will want to ask:
* How long has the camp been in operation? How long has it been at it's current location?
* If the program is associated with a 'big' name, such as a professional ball player, how involved is he or she in the program. Often these celebrities lend their name to a camp, but their involvement is limited.
* What is the training of staff? Where do they come from? How many are returning? Do they do Background checks?.
* What is the age of staff? Are they Volunteers? How are the groups organized?
* How many campers return?
* Does the camp work on not only skills but personal development? Will the camp provide a written evaluation at the end?
* What are the ages of the campers who attend? Where are the kids from?
*What is the level of play? Does the camp accept all skill levels?
You are placing your child in the care of someone else. Check references! If you don't know any families who have gone to this camp, then ask the director for a list (but call). Here are some things to ask:
* Why did they pick this program?
* Are they going to return? Why?
* What did the parents think of the supervision?
* Did the parents believe it had benefits for their child? What were they?
Picking a Summer Camp requires work and research. Go to Summer Camp Advice to learn more
About the Author:
About the authors: Jeff and Lonnie Lorenz are the directors of Swift Nature Camp, a non-competitive, Summer Kids Camps. Boys and Girls Ages 6-15 enjoy nature, animals ... science along with traditional camping activities. Swift specializes in programs for the First Time Camper as well as the Teenage Camper. To learn more about Summer Youth Camp take a visit to our website
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