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Selecting a Summer Camp Program


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


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


Types of Camps

Camps in child development centers

Day camps

Specialty camps – area of interest

Agency camps

Parks and recreation programs


Types of Camps

Camps in churches (Bible school and others)

Private school camps

Residential camps

CIT (Counselor in Training) programs

Family camps


Things to Consider When Selecting a Things to Consider When Selecting a CampCampConsider your child and your child’s abilities and interests


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?


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


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


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?


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


Residential Camps

Residential camp can be an opportunity to introduce new interests to your children and enhance their self-confidence and self-esteem.


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


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


Resources

BrownRichards & Associateshttp://brownrichards.com(404) 352-8137

Emory WorkLife Resource CenterDependent CareAudrey Adelson (404) 727-1261

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