Picking A Summer Camp

By: Jeff Lorenz

Once you've made the decision to send your child to an <a href='http://www.swiftnaturecamp.com/overnight.htm'>Overnight Summer Camps</a>, the next step is to find and choose the right program. With over 5,000 summer camps in the United States, this can be a daunting task.
<BR><BR>Ia a perfect world you would start searching for a camp a full year before you sign up. That way you can visit the camps while camp is in session. That way you can look over the camp facilities, the campers, while giving you a chance to get a feel for the program and its personality. You may even save a little cash from signing up early. Having said that, Few of us are that organized so, don't lose hope. And start by late Winter or early Spring. Some camps do fill up quickly and you may not be in luck with a late start.
<BR><BR>The worst thing to do is pick a camp by what all the other kids are doing. You need to examine your kids needs and wants. Even if you think you know where to go it is a good idea to take a look at other programs before making a final decision. This allows you to compare different programs.
<BR><BR>Some ways to find camps include: Word of Mouth, Churches or Synagogues, Library, Newspapers & Magazines, Local Camp Fairs and Private Camp Adviser's. However the most popular theses days is the web. By going to your search engine and typing the summer camp plus the state a huge array of camp listings will show up. You can also get info from camp directories, which have many camps listed and a short overview of each camp. However, one of the best is American Camp Association
<BR><BR>When looking for a summer camp experience have a goal in mind. With that in hand start your search and use a check list to help narrow down your search. You can get a check list at SummerCampAdvisor.com. Narrow your search to four or five possibilities, then get an information packet. In addition to printed materials, most private camps also have a promotional DVD. Be aware these are promotional tools, but they will give you a visual image of the camp and the children.
<BR><BR>Most families can not make a journey to camp while they are in session. But if you can, you will learn the most through direct observation and conversations. Call ahead for an appointment to make sure that you can visit on a day where you can see the program in action. The director may ask you to choose another day if your first choice falls when many campers would be off camp, or during visiting day or between sessions. If you can, review the camp's promotional materials before the visit.
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