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Choosing the Right Camp

Choosing the Right Camp

Learning doesn't stop when the school year ends. Summer camps and summer enrichment programs are great ways for kids to continue to develop skills and interests while making friends and having fun. Curious about how to choose the right camp for your child or worried about sending your child away overnight? We've got the answers to put your mind at ease.

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The Right Time — Gauging Your Child's Readiness for Camp

Answering these questions will help you determine when your child is ready for camp. What is your child's age? ...

Source: American Camp Association
Find the Right Summer Camp

Finding the perfect summer camp for your child can be an overwhelming task. Here are some practical tips to make the ...

Source: Education.com
Finding a Camp for Your Child With Special Needs

Ah, summer camp. The mosquitoes, the swim races, the friendships, the bug juice, the postcards home. What child ...

Source: The Nemours Foundation
A Camp for Every Child: Traditional, Specialty, and Special Needs?

Understanding the strengths in camp focus may help you make your choice. Traditional Means Wide variety of ...

Source: American Camp Association
A Camp for Every Child — The Perfect Fit: Gender Enrollment

Now may be the opportunity to explore this choice with your camper. Single-Sex Camp Means Breaking gender ...

Source: American Camp Association
Developmental Milestones and the Camp Experience: Ages 4-7

Developmental Milestones Acquire greater ability to reason, plan, and remember Begin to better appreciate social ...

Source: American Camp Association
Developmental Milestones and the Camp Experience: Ages 8-10

Developmental Milestones Spend increasing amount of time with peers Form friendships with others in school and ...

Source: American Camp Association
Developmental Milestones and the Camp Experience: Ages 11-13

Developmental Milestones Increase vocabulary to 40,000 words (nearly double from ages 8-9) Choose friends based ...

Source: American Camp Association
Developmental Milestones and the Camp Experience: Age 14-16

Developmental Milestones Increase their hypothetical reasoning abilities Conduct increasing future planning ...

Source: American Camp Association

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Note From Home

Source: Education.com
Sleep-Away Camps for Children on Medication

Source: NYU Child Study Center
Camp Visits — Making the Most of the Interview

Source: American Camp Association
Teens at Camp, Camp and Teens

Source: American Camp Association
The Bottom Line on Camp Costs

Source: Education.com

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