So you\’ve decided you want your child to go to summer camp? Before getting camp information you should have a goal in mind. Make a list of things you feel you want your kid to gain from a summer camp experience. Make sure it\’s not just about activities. What about a camp\’s physical attributes, like cabins or tents? Is it a small, personal camp or a large camp with loads of campers? Once you have this information, you can create a check list to help compare camps and narrow down your search for the best Kid\’s Summer Camps.
Narrow your search to four or five possibilities, and then call or e-mail each camp to ask for information. Perhaps more important than printed materials, camps will send you a promotional video. Remember, these DVD\’s are tools to help you find the right summer camp. But they are also tools for camps to SELL a place in their camp to you and your child. So keep that in mind when you view them.
Now it is time get to get your child involved. Sit down as a family and watch the videos. Let your child take the lead talking about what he or she saw, and tell you more about what he or she is looking for. You may need to do a little encouraging to get your new camper talking. Doing this will help you see what is important in a camp to your child. Prior to going to camp, please explain to your child that the videos are advertisements and that the reality may not always match what you see on the screen. It is good to stop for brief reality check now and then!
While viewing the DVD watch the little details for clues that will give you an inside look at the camp\\\’s philosophy and strengths. While you\\\’re watching, look for the following information:
-Does the video answer your questions about the camp? While there should be additional questions that you will want to ask the director, the video should give you a comprehensive overview.
-Do the kids in the video look like they\\\’re having fun? What activities are they doing, and would your child enjoy them?
-What does the video emphasize? Pay attention to what activities and facilities get the most time in the video.
-Does the video answer your questions about the camp? While there should be additional questions that you want to ask the director, the video should give you a comprehensive overview.
-What level of sports are shown, in terms of skill and sophistication? If you\\\’re looking for a specialty sports camp, does the level of play look too advanced or too basic?
-Do the kids look like they\\\’re having fun? What activities are they involved in? Are they activities you can anticipate your child will enjoy?
-What is your and your child\\\’s general impression after watching? Sometimes a gut instinct may tell you the most.
DVD\’s are a wonderful way to get a feel about each individual children\\\’s summer camp, but it should not be the only factor in the important decision about a camp. Be sure to talk to the camp directors and talk to campers\\\’ parents.
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Swift Nature Camp is a Illinois Summer Camp for boys and girls ages 6-15. Our focus is to blend traditional summer camp activities with that of a Environmental Camp filled with Animals and Science.
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