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Selecting a Summer Camp Program
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Objectives
Learn the steps involved in choosing a quality summer camp
Review the types of summer camps and where they are found
Find out what to consider when selecting summer camps
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Key Steps in Choosing Quality Summer Care
Start early
Educate yourself about the available options
If possible, visit and ask questions
Involve your child in the process
Ask for references
Select a camp
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Types of Camps
Camps in child development centers
Day camps
Specialty camps – area of interest
Agency camps
Parks and recreation programs
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Types of Camps
Camps in churches (Bible school and others)
Private school camps
Residential camps
CIT (Counselor in Training) programs
Family camps
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Things to Consider When Selecting a Things to Consider When Selecting a CampCampConsider your child and your child’s abilities and interests
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Things to Consider When Selecting
Is the camp licensed or accredited?
What are the days, hours, and location?
What are all the fees?
What type of activities are offered?
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Things to Consider When Selecting a Camp
Learn about the camp’s policies and procedures
Find out about emergency plans especially for transportation, swimming, and accidents
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Experience of staff
Is the director a mature adult who has been with the camp or are the staff members all new?
Things to Consider When Selecting a Camp
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Things to Consider When Selecting
How is the staff trained and when? What type of activities are planned? Weekly themes? Is there a balance of small- and large-group activities? What is the group size and ratio of staff?
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Is the camp primarily an outdoor one?
Does the camp have indoor space for rainy or extremely hot days?
Any field trips?
Are staff trained in water safety, first aid, and CPR?
Are health and safety procedures well established?
Things to Consider
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Residential Camps
Residential camp can be an opportunity to introduce new interests to your children and enhance their self-confidence and self-esteem.
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Residential Camps
Consider these camps if your child is ready for the “away from home experience”
Has your child been away from you before?
Make sure the camp can meet his or her needs
Collect videos. You and your child should attend open houses
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CIT Programs
It’s hard to find programs for 13- to 15-year olds
Look for Leadership or Counselor in Training programs at the resident and Y Camps
These camps can lead to further opportunities for your child and develop leadership skills
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Resources
BrownRichards & Associateshttp://brownrichards.com(404) 352-8137
Emory WorkLife Resource CenterDependent CareAudrey Adelson (404) 727-1261