Fitness
SUMMER CAMP
Selecting a
MUCH MORE THAN SING-A-LONGS, S’MORES AND CANOEING, THE BEST SPOTS OFFER YOUR CHILD AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE
By Becca Looney, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC
hoosing the right summer camp may be the most important deci- sion of the summer. When trying to select the best camp, start with this question: What type of experience would your child like? If your child is old enough to answer this question, you may be surprised at the response. Does your child want to sharpen skills or discover new adventures, be chal- lenged or just have fun? When searching for a camp, it’s
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important to understand the types of experiences that your child will encounter along the way. Camp includes an educational component to help maintain skills learned in the classroom and to prepare for the next school year.
Another question to ask is whether
your child would like to attend day camp, or can manage spending the night away from home. Choosing a sleepaway camp can be a daunting
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task for parents whose child has never been away from home. However, you can be guaranteed that your child will return with confidence and self-reliance. Camp counselors are trained to manage group dynamics and empower children to participate in activities. For some children, camp can be a way to reinvent themselves. One way to learn about camp
features is by checking with former campers and camp counselors. Find out about the typical camp day routine and if/when any free time is included. Ask about weekend activities, how ad- justment issues are handled and how discipline or behavioral problems are managed. What about the menu — are meals nutritious and fresh? How often do the campers receive a hot meal? If your child has food allergies, make sure that the staff can handle specific needs and emergency situa- tions that may arise.
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