Great Outdoor Camps

Camps. Have you ever noticed how many different meanings one word can have? For example, there is the military training camp, a boot camp and even a training camp. Or perhaps the word reminds you of times where you used to play cowboys in the neighborhood and pretended to sit around a campfire. It may even remind you of some of the great times you and your family had when you went camping at some remote lake.

Why not begin checking out and considering a summer camp program for your child. When a child attends one of these camps, they learn so many new things and they have a great deal of fun in the sun. There are many different programs available for kids, including day or overnight camping. There is most often something for everyone and this does indeed give them memories that will last a lifetime.

Take the time to talk to everyone at the camps you are considering, to learn of their daily programs, how they interact with children, as well as how they handle kids who become "home sick." Be sure to find out things such as camper/counselor ratio, what training the staff has had, as well as the director's qualifications.

The American Camp Association's suggested guidelines for the director is a bachelor's degree at the minimum, several weeks worth of administrative experience, and in-service training within the last three years. Scrutinize the camp closely, as you'll want to be comfortable with the decision you make.

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