Rec and Sports

Finding the Summer Kids Camp

There are several ways to find the right Summer Kids Camps. Many methods you would use to find any camp would work well, such as word of mouth, the Internet, or camp guides. Other ways to find a camp are more specific. You may look for flyers or brochures on community, school, or college bulletin boards, and sports magazines often carry advertisements for these types of programs.

If your child is in any sports, church or scouts they maybe another resource may be your child’s coach or a local coach. Varsity coaches at the high school or college level may either run a program or know one that they recommend to their players.

Kid’s Summer Camps are well-established and have been in business for many years. Basic questions to ask the directors include health and safety, living accommodations, and much more. Here is a list to start with:

* How long has the camp been in business? Has its location changed? Why?

* What is the daily schedule actually like? How much time do they get at an activity?

* Who are the coaches? What is their training? Preferably you are looking for varsity college coaches with college players as assistants. Ask how much of the staff is returning from previous seasons.

* What is the age of staff? Are they Volunteers? How are the groups organized?

* How many campers are returning from the previous year?

* What do they do to help children fit in at camp? Should they bring a friend?

* What are the ages of the campers who attend? Ask for the number of campers enrolled in your child’s age group.

*What is the level of play? Does the camp accept all skill levels?

You are placing your child in the care of someone else. Check references! If you don’t know any families who have gone to this camp, then ask the director for a list (but call). Here are some things to ask:

* Why did they pick this program?

* Are they going to return? Why?

* What did the staff do to impress you?

* Did the parents believe it had benefits for their child? What were they?

Learn more about picking a Summer Camp

About the authors: Jeff and Lonnie Lorenz areowners of Swift Nature Camp, a Summer Kids Camps for Boys and Girls Ages 6-15 where they enjoy nature, animals … science along with traditional camping activities. Swift specializes in programs for the First Time Camper as well as the Teenage Camper. To learn more about Summer Youth Camp take a visit to our website