Summer camp is one of those pivotal moments and experiences
for you as a child, one that will resonate with you for the rest of your life.
Now whether this is a fond memory or a dark one, is often a matter of what kind
of summer camp you had attended when you were a child. Perhaps it is being away
from your parents for the first time, or the fact that many summer camps are
attended during peak points of development in a child, but one thing is
certain, the memories associated with the camp always stick with you. That is
why as a parent, you should always put as much effort as you can into finding a
summer camp that your children can look back at with fond memories, instead of
telling nightmare tales of militant-like structure.
Finding a good summer camp is all about doing your due
diligence, researching which ones are a hit and which one makes children throw
fits. Thankfully, your job is easier than it has ever been thanks to the Google
rating system. With this system, it becomes easily visible to see which summer
camps have a good experience with friendly instructors and supervisors who put
on great activities that help stimulate the cognitive and social growth of your
child.
Often the difference between a good summer camp and a poor
one is all about the staff that is employed by the camp. That is why it is a
good idea when considering a camp to talk to the staff personally or at least
over the phone before committing. This will give you a general feel of the
camp’s vibe.
Jean Leveque is a mother of three daughters who hopes her
children will one day attend camp.
