- Before looking for a camp or teen
program, make sure you sit down with your child and
discuss his/her interests and needs. This way, you can
be more focused in your search for programs.
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- Try to visit camps the summer before
you send your child will be going. That way, you will
get a better sense of the camp, the staff, the program
and the types of children who attend.
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- Take notes when visiting a camp or
watch a video. Its like looking at houses – you will
forget more as you look at more
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- Start early. Begin gathering
information in the fall to minimize stress and maximize
options.
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- Make sure the camp/program you chose is
the best for your child – not what is best for
you! you may be an athletic person with an artistic
child. A competitive sports camp will not make your
child a better athlete or raise his/her self-esteem.
However, an art-oriented environment will cultivate
their talent and make them feel good about themselves.
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- If your child is a first time camper
then make sure he/she is used to sleepovers. Staying
overnight at a friend’s house is good preparation.
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- Don’t send your child to the same
camp a friend went to, unless it meets your child’s
needs.
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- You may have the option of sending your
child on a bus or taking your child to camp. Keep in
mind that friendships begin on that bus ride to camp.
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