Ready to Send Your Kids Off to Summer Camp?

By Ruth on March 23, 2014 in children, education
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campBefore we know it, summer will be here.  Traditionally, older children go off to summer camp at least once in their lives.  I certainly did, and my daughter did last year for the first time.  We are already preparing for this summer.  And planning is key when it comes to summer camp.  There are many things to consider when checking into summer camp.  The options are positively endless, and it can be an overwhelming thing to consider.

If you are thinking about sending your kids off to summer camp for the first time, you must first determine your child’s maturity level.  The concept of summer camp implies that your child will be away from home from overnight to several weeks.  Typically, one week is a good beginning.  Is you child old enough to be away from home for a few nights?  You don’t want to get the dreaded phone call about your child being homesick or (perish the thought) getting in trouble.

Once your child’s maturity is determined, you will want to decide where to go and which kind of camp your child might enjoy.  These can be considered together because location will help determine activities and vice versa.  You may consider an outdoor venue such as summer camps in Adirondacks, space camps at a U.S. space center, or local camps in a state or national park.  You also need to have a budget in mind because summer camps can get very pricey rather quickly.

As you are doing your research, don’t forget about the sometimes hidden costs of summer camps.  You need to think about the cost of transportation, the purchase of additional equipment, and even clothing and toiletries.  You will want your child to be thoroughly prepared with everything he or she will need.  Contact with those in charge of the summer camp will be essential to this entire process.  If you don’t get all your questions answered, you need to continue to ask questions until you do.

If you do decide on a place like Camp Chateaugay, the contact information should appear on the websites.  That may be your first place to start when you are making inquiries.  You want this to be the most special summer for your child (especially since it is their first year), and research will ensure that this will happen.

 

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“Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” — Franz Kafka Ruth is an inspirational entertainment journalist who instinctively sees the best in all and seeks to share universal beauty, love and positivity. She is an artist who leads with her heart and gives readers a glimpse of the best of this world through the masterful use of the written word. Ruth was born in Tacoma, Washington but now calls Yelm, Washington her home. She lives on five acres with her parents, a dog, two miniature goats, cats and a teenage daughter who is a dynamic visual artist herself. Ruth interviews fellow artists both inside and outside of the film/television industry. At the core of all she does is the strength of her faith.

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