By: Lonnie Lorenz
The summer camping experience can benefit greatly the Homeschooler. Regardless, of no age, grade level or religious background. <a href="http://www.swiftnaturecamp.com/homeschool.htm">Homeschool Summer Camps</a> provide a place where children can be self-sufficient, and that's a major part of growing up. Camp Councilors model perseverance, listening, teamwork and appreciation of differences. Whereby, helping children set new and standards for their own behavior, in turn brings their new found independence more in line with your at-home teachings.
<BR><BR>How do you know you are picking the right camp for your homeschooler? There are many choices. Here are simple steps to assist parents sending their children to camp. Doing the work up front will help make sure that your camper has a great summer packed with wonderful memories and many new experiences.
<BR><BR>Benefits Of Summer Camps Sleepaway camp offers home schooled children something special. A wonderful opportunity to socialize with other children in a new and exciting environment. Summer Camp provides lasting friendships. Often kids make camp their summer home returning year after year. it is not unusual for a child to attend camp for 3,4 or 5 summers. Many continue past camper age and then become a Counselor in Training. After that they move on to counselor , being a leader for younger children .
<BR><BR>Jeff Lorenz Owner of Swift Nature Camp a <a href="http://www.swiftnaturecamp.com"> Children's Summer Camp</a>says "Summer Camp gives children leadership roles. Without parents or siblings around campers often have to step up and assume responsibility allowing their true colors show. This provides increased confidence".
<BR><BR>Trying new things is what summer camp is all about. Traditional camps have many activities providing opportunities to try new things and discover new skills. From canoeing and Arts & Crafts to Swimming, Hiking and Horseback riding the list of activities available at different camps is endless. So try to pick a camp that has activities your child has done before as well as new activities to try.
<BR><BR>Choosing the Best Summer Camp If your child has never been away from home and is under eight a local day camp might be the best choice. However, If your child feels comfortable with overnights away from home a residential camp is the way to go. Do not be afraid to challenge your child by giving him or her new opportunities, that's what summer camp is all about. Home schooled children are a bit more attached to their family so gong to camp maybe a little harder sell to the child and the parents. So, both may need to work a little harder to get ready for a sleepaway camp experience. But, it will be well worth the effort.
<BR><BR>There is comfort in the familiar so a traditional summer camp that provides opportunities in many different activity areas is a good choice. This gives a child comfort in some areas while giving them other activities that will challenge them to leave their zone of comfort.
<BR><BR>If possible take your child to an open house. This allows parents and children to come and visit for a day and tour the grounds. For other camps this is not so easy, yet they might offer a local open house to meet staff and other campers. Work weekends at camp are a great way to get to know the staff and the grounds. This is a perfect venue to put a child's fears at ease and make sure a camp is the right one. Don't pick a camp just because all your child's friends are attending. Camp is about making new friends in a new place.
<BR><BR>References from past campers are wonderful tools in deciding if a camp is a good fit. These folks can even make your child feel more comfortable in their decision. Be sure to ask them about their feelings, activities and experiences. Older campers are very happy to share their family home with new campers and tell how camp has shaped their lives.
<BR><BR>Camp accreditation is a vital step in choosing a camp. Most States have a camping regulations, which hold camps accountable. But the American Camp Association is the best source to ensure camp quality. So be sure the camps you are looking at are (ACA) approved.
<BR><BR>Talk to the Camp Directors, this is probably the most important. Forming a personal relationship helps ensure you are making the right decision. In this age of internet websites its easy to make a decision with out ever had personal contact with the directors or owner. If you are not confident in your decision after following all of these steps, the camp your looking at is probably not the right one for your child.
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Bio:
Swift Nature Camp is a <a href="http://www.swiftnaturecamp.com/coed.htm">Coed Summer Camp</a> for boys and girls ages 6-15. We blend traditional summer camp activities with that of a <a href="http://www.swiftnaturecamp.com/science-atcamp.htm">Animal Summer Camps</a>.
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