Narrowing Your Camp Choices

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Narrowing Your Camp Choices

by Formaro

Heading to summer camp is a fun and exciting experience for your child. You

however, may feel some apprehension about watching your smiling offspring

head off without you for a few weeks. How do you know which camp is the

best fit for your child? There are several factors to consider when

choosing a summer camp your son or daughter will enjoy.

Finding the Best Fit

It's important to sit down with your child and decide what they wish to gain

from their summer camp experience. Perhaps the outdoor activities are high

on ny's priority list, but may be more focused on arts & crafts.

Is there something your child wants to gain from the camp experience?

Learning to paddle and steer a canoe or ride and care for a horse, whatever

the case, these are important factors to consider. Be sure to ask about

camp activities and how much time is spent in each area.

Cost

Obviously the cost involved with summer camp is a significant deciding

factor. Before sitting down with your child and going over the camps

available, you may wish to go through each one and decide which of them will

fit into your budget first. Present the camps that fit into your finances

and help your child pick from among them.

Don't Limit by Location

There are summer camps all over the United States and Canada. If this is

your child's first summer camp experience, one closer to home may be a

better option. However, if your child has attended summer camp before,

don't discount camps that may be in another state. With so many choices

available, you may find a camp that's farther away but has more of your

child's interests in mind.

Safety & Administration

When deciding on a summer camp, be sure to find out what their procedures

are should a medical emergency arise. How far is the nearest hospital? Are

all staff members trained and certified in CPR? Is there a medical area on

the grounds, and how is it staffed and stocked?

The most important thing in choosing a summer camp for your child is to be

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ask for referrals. Your child will thank you for it.

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Ah, camp memories. Bugs in jars, macaroni masterpieces, and an endless

stream of pictures. You smile as your child energetically recounts every

detail of their one-of-a-kind camp experience. Priceless.

Until you get that credit card statement in the mail and remember, yes, your

child's camp did indeed have a price.

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The actual credit can be up to 35 percent of your qualifying expenses,

depending upon your income.

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