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Camp Fire
If you're a parent considering summer camp opportunities for your child, you might consider a day camp rather than (or in addition to) a sleepaway camp experience.
Parents often view sending their kids to day camps as a "stepping stone" to overnight camp. They might think day camps are for "younger kids" and sleepaway camps are for older ones. In some cases this is might be true, but not always.
In fact, some day camps actually specialize in meeting the unique needs of older kids who don't want to go to sleepaway camp, but who still require worthwhile activities and adult supervision during the summer.
Activities at such day camps are often designed for the teen or "tween" age group.
One of the advantages you have as a parent when comparing day camps to overnight camps (or even day camps to day camps) is that a day camp's customer base is generally restricted to its local geographical area. This makes things easier for you to learn more about the camp.
For example, you can contact the camp's current or former customers for references, and you can even visit the camp before making a decision.
So how do you know you're picking the right day camp for your child? We've indirectly touched on a few points above. In particular, though, we recommend following 4-point checklist to help ensure the day camp you choose is the right one for your child.
1. Make sure the day camp is ACA accredited
If the day camp you're considering is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), then you are assured it meets or exceeds up to 300 best-practice industry standards relating to camper health and safety, program quality, camper supervision, activity planning, transportation and more. If the day camp you're considering is not ACA-accredited, ask the camp director why not.
2. Check references
Since day camps primarily serve local customers, it should not be difficult to find a few families who've attended the camp before. Talk to them about their impressions of the program. If you hear good things, you might have a winner. Mixed reviews, on the other hand, could be a "red flag" alerting you to research the camp further. But if everyone you speak with has only negative things to say, then rule that day camp out, pat yourself on the back for taking the time to conduct a thorough investigation, and keep looking for a different camp.
3. Involve your child in the decision making process
Research shows that kids enjoy camp more when they're included in the decision-making process. Since there are so many different types of day camps to choose from, it's important to match your child's interests and personality with the activities the day camp offers. Accordingly, it's advisable to take a tour of the camp and/or attend an open house together with your child. After you've toured the camp, ask for your child's opinion. This can be a much better approach than unilaterally deciding which day camp your child will attend without consulting them ahead of time, as asking for their input means they'll probably have a more positive camp experience in the end.
4. Tour the camp and meet the staff
Most day camps hold open houses or organized facility tours during the prime camp enrollment season (generally springtime). These events are great opportunities for you to meet the staff, ask questions and see how the camp operates on a day-to-day basis. You might even decide to attend several camps' open houses for a point of comparison and to see where you get the best "vibe." In this author's opinion, attending a day camp open house or touring the facility is the single BEST way to see what you're getting into ahead of time.
Camp is such a personal experience. You want your child to connect with his or her counselors on a personal level and admire them as leaders and role models. You owe it to yourself and your child to pick a day camp that your child will look back on later in life and say, "I remember that camp, and it was the best experience of my life!"
Your child deserves the best. It's your responsibility as a parent to put him or her in an environment where they can thrive, and choosing the right day camp can make this happen for you.
Happy day camping!
Copyright Eric Naftulin and Aloha Beach Camp. All rights reserved.
About the Author:
Eric D. Naftulin is the owner/operator of Aloha Beach Camp, an aquatic sports summer day camp for kids and teens ages 4 to 15 in Los Angeles, California. Try Aloha Beach Camp and learn to surf, boogie board, wakeboard, jet ski and more.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - How to Choose a Day Camp