About overnight summer camps
One of the most important factors to consider when looking at overnight summer camps is to know what it is trying to do. Choose an overnight summer camp for your child even if you have never visited one before. Hospitality to the child is one of the main purposes of the camp, so look for a camp that serves that purpose.
Consider a small camp
There are many different types of overnight summer camps. How does the camp you choose help your child become a better person? Take a look at the brochures and promotional materials for a better understanding of how camp helps your child become a better person? Visithttp://www.ourcampsiteidelines.comfor more information about overnight summer camps.
Here are some of the ways to research camps
1. Check the camper-recruiting web sites. Each one of these sites should have a promotional brochure or website links. These links tell you of the number of camper-recruiting calls that camp has gotten through to date.
2. Ask the director what he hoped the camp would be doing when he was a camper. Go beyond just a job title. Find out how the money was spent and whether the camp is still operating successfully.
3. Ask the director how many years he has been in business. Find out whether he has been calling parents and students to fill in since he was a teenager. Do you like the person calling the classes? Does he help kids stay focused in class? Do you like the different styles he has? Most camp directors have masters degrees and probably have some research to do. Take the time to find out really how he can help you as a camper.
4. Which school was this founded in? Names of schools and counselors should be kept between the toes since they had a percentage of control over the team. Do you like the school’s percentage of budget coming from government sources or private?
5. Ask how many years the director has been calling parents and students to fill in. How many students typically attend the camp? What is the camper-to-counselor ratio? Tips on how to find the right counselor are very important. Are there any medical or medical emergencies that should be included in your child’s treatments?
6. Who is the leader of the team? Find out from the director how many different people have called throughout the summer to fill different spots. How many different positions have been filled? Who handles the hiring, training, and supervision of the campers? Tips on what to look for in a camp leader are very important.
7. Take a look at the camper-counselor ratio to determine how many campers need to be supervised. Tips on how to find the right counselor are very important.
8. Check to see if you can get a camper who lives near you to come to camp. This can be a tremendous learning experience for the counselor in your child’s camp. How can you share stories and know-how while still being very close to your child?
9. How many different types of campers are in the program? won’t the campers change thesettings of the program for the summer? Do you want to work with a professional camp counselor? Specialty overnight camps can range from $500 to $1000 per week depending on the program.
10. How old is the youngest camper in the program?
Whatever type of camp your child choose, the most important thing is that the child feel included, loved, and ready for the experience. The summer camp experience will be far more enjoyable if theCTools spend time together rather than apart.
Before choosing an overnight summer camp, have you done a complete background check on the director? Experience is not the basis of selecting a director. Do you have a common interest in kids, which you hope your child will share with the director? Four months at a good private overnight summer camp or sleepaway camp makes a significant investment. Think about your child’s ability to advocate for themselves which you as a parent are proud of.
Have you visited the camp or canvassed the neighborhood for interest? Visiting the camp or canvassing the neighborhood are ways to get to know the neighbors, campers, and staff. It’s helpful to get a first hand look at how the camp staff works together and how they treat children. Strong camper-to-camper relationships can be established with campers and counselors, and you’ll be invited to join in this important work.
There are many specialty overnight camps with a focus on education that cater to students of differing ages, academic interests, and abilities. Try to determine whether the director incorporates a similar philosophy to running the campers’ activities and whether the educational programs offered are accessible to your child’s age and capability.
