Find out the best summer camp for your child

Choosing the right summer camp for your kids can be easier said than done. With a flurry of camps out

there offering a wad of options, finding that one camp where your child can learn and be his best can be

quite an uphill task. To make your life easier, Camp Navigator lists a series of things that you must

consider before signing up your little ones. Read on to know:

Discuss camp with your child

Even before you zero down to a choice, make sure you discuss camps with your kids. That way they

won't feel scared, anxious or homesick later. Approach them gently and try to find out what kind of

camp they would prefer, how long would they want to stay, and what they would want to accomplish

over a summer at

a camp. Let summer camps be their own choice and not something that they are forced into. Whatever

is your preference, having a brief talk with your child in advance will prepare them for it.

Consider the commute

Most kids and parents steer clear of sleep-away camps until age 9 or older. So day camps makes the

obvious choice for many grade-school age kids. But since summer could mean shuttling between

childcare and work, pick a camp that’s close to your home or work so that drop-offs and pick ups won't

hassle you.

Suss out the summer camp size

Check out for camp that says “limited session size” or “exclusive”. This is an indication of the number

of kids a camp allows. If a camp of 20 is more likely to suit your child’s personality than a camp that

facilitates 600 children, go for the former one, accordingly.

Try targeting an activity

Grade-schoolers focus better on interests. So considering a camp based on his interest might help where

he can try and learn something new or pursue an activity he loves. A few day programs revolves around

art or music or science or some other specific activity. So pick one accordingly.

Be specific with internet search terms

If you think your grade-schooler would enjoy hip-hop to a salsa camp, Google “hip hop summer camp

for kids” than “dance camps for kids”. Being specific will save you a world of problems later.

Know their safety and emergency plans

This is an absolute must. Even before you enroll your kids, check what emergency and safety

provisions they have? Is there a medically-trained staff person available all day? What is their plan for

dealing with any kind of emergency? Know everything before signing up.

Call in to get a taste of the summer camp

You can gauge a lot about a camp just with a phone call or talking to a camp staff. Are they friendly and

knowledgeable? Can they readily answer questions?Talk to them to find out their daily schedule and

other details.

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