From basketball and horseback riding to the performing arts and cheerleading, there are many different types of camp to choose from. If you have teenagers, perhaps they may be interested in day camp, which is quite popular with the current generation, but traditional summer camp is still the most popular option for children in general. But what's to do if your child has not yet been to camp - how do you find the best camp to start him/her out, and when do you know when he/she is ready?
Our contacts at the YMCA, though, have insider information that could help any parent provide their child with the ideal summer camp experience:
Your first step as parents in gathering data would be to check with the local Y, or with the American Camp Association (ACA). The ACA, after all, is the certification agency that makes sure camps across the USA meet their high standards of quality. YMCA camps are accredited by the ACA.
Camp can be quite inexpensive. You can choose camps at any price range available. YMCA camps even offer scholarship assistance.
Generally speaking, eight years old would be the ideal age to send your child off to sleep-away camp (also known as resident camp), while there are day camps tailor-fit for children 4-5 years old. But do not force your child to leave the auspice of the mother hen earlier than he/she wants!
Sleep-away camp, in particular, should not be imposed upon your child right then or there. Ideally, he or she should already have slept over at a friend's place, or at a relative's as preparation for an extended stay away from home.
Decide if you are looking to give your child a vacation from school or if you hope for some real growth in character and self-confidence. There are camps that have strict regimens of discipline while others allow children to set their own time.
Afterwards, refer to the informative literature and start interviewing camp staff. Get very specific answers as to how the camp would reward positive behavior and deal with negative behavior. Ask about the camp's policies regarding children with special needs, may it be diet, medication or other accommodations.
Don't hesitate to phone up families whose children have attended the camps - you just might make new friends in the process of looking for the right camp for your kids.
And when making the decision, your child must have his or her own say in the final choice of summer camp. Remember that many camps will allow you to tour the venue before you and your child decide. Some even offer family weekends where the family can experience camp together.
Our contacts at the YMCA, though, have insider information that could help any parent provide their child with the ideal summer camp experience:
Your first step as parents in gathering data would be to check with the local Y, or with the American Camp Association (ACA). The ACA, after all, is the certification agency that makes sure camps across the USA meet their high standards of quality. YMCA camps are accredited by the ACA.
Camp can be quite inexpensive. You can choose camps at any price range available. YMCA camps even offer scholarship assistance.
Generally speaking, eight years old would be the ideal age to send your child off to sleep-away camp (also known as resident camp), while there are day camps tailor-fit for children 4-5 years old. But do not force your child to leave the auspice of the mother hen earlier than he/she wants!
Sleep-away camp, in particular, should not be imposed upon your child right then or there. Ideally, he or she should already have slept over at a friend's place, or at a relative's as preparation for an extended stay away from home.
Decide if you are looking to give your child a vacation from school or if you hope for some real growth in character and self-confidence. There are camps that have strict regimens of discipline while others allow children to set their own time.
Afterwards, refer to the informative literature and start interviewing camp staff. Get very specific answers as to how the camp would reward positive behavior and deal with negative behavior. Ask about the camp's policies regarding children with special needs, may it be diet, medication or other accommodations.
Don't hesitate to phone up families whose children have attended the camps - you just might make new friends in the process of looking for the right camp for your kids.
And when making the decision, your child must have his or her own say in the final choice of summer camp. Remember that many camps will allow you to tour the venue before you and your child decide. Some even offer family weekends where the family can experience camp together.
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