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How to Pick the Perfect Summer Camp

4/1/2019

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Most children’s favorite time of the year is summer. It’s the time of the year when they aren’t sitting in a school all day. It’s hot, the days are long, and they have tons of free time. Kids can get bored. If you remember your summers, you might remember having tons of fun for the first month, but them nothing to do after that. With the modern inventions of Netflix and video games, summertime boredom can be replaced with binge-watching TV. However, should it?

If only there were a way to let kids feel like a ninja assassin, create a video game, or pretend to be a warrior. That’s where the magic of summer camps comes in. A summer camp is great for balancing the school-free months of the year with activities that enrich both the mind and body. Kids can learn about new things, develop new talents, and uncover great life interests. Where do you start when looking for one?

In the past few decades, we have seen an explosion in the summer camp market. Children have more option than ever before on how to spend a summer. There is a type of camp for every child. However, with so many options, it can be hard to pick the right one. Sometimes even knowing where to start can be a challenge. Today, we’ve created a guide on how to choose the right summer camp for your children.  

Discover and Set Expectations

Before you can choose a summer camp, you need to determine what you and your children are looking for. You should sit down with your children and ask questions. Start with what they are looking for in a summer camp.

Next, there are a few things that you will need to talk about as parents. For example, how much is the cost, what is your goal, are there certain perks you cannot do without? Write all of this down so that you can save time later and find the option that best meets your needs.

Narrow Your Focus

Once you’ve set and listed some ideas and expectations, it’s time to look at what types of summer camps you have open to you. As you read through and eliminate these, you will be able to determine what is best for your family.

  • Traditional: This is the overnight backpacking, bunkbed sharing, campfires, and life skills camp of your memories. They can be co-ed or single gender and often build character and traditional outdoor skills.
  • Academic: If your child loves learning, you could help them continue to do so by sending them to an academic camp during the summer. Hands-on and topic-based camps can help your child find their passion.
  • Art: This type of camp is excellent for creative children that want to learn more about the visual or computer design arts.
  • Adventure: Just like a traditional camp but generally for older kids and with more high energy activities.
  • Athletic: These camps are summer camps for individual sports. Often they can help kids learn or refine a game of their choice.
  • Special Needs: There are summer camps that can help children do all the above things when they have different needs than a traditional student. These camps often have specialized teachers who have experience working with special needs children.
  • Day: Any of the above camps can be day camps. That means that it runs only during the day and children are expected to go home at night.
  • Night: These are camps where you get to stay the night. Often done with traditional, sports, and adventure, these camps usually cost more but allow for more learning and adventure.

Research the Remaining Options

Once you’ve worked with your child and family to determine which of the above work for you, it’s time to do research, keep in mind your budget and specific needs while you look at the local and regional camp options for your family. Don’t be afraid to call around and ask questions. See if you can bring your child for a visit, especially if it’s a more extended or night camp.

Eventually, you will have the best option for your family chosen and ready to go. Did you know that Bodies in Motion offers a summer camp? Check out our site or call to learn more about how our day camps can get your child moving and active!


14 Comments
Gillian Babcock link
6/3/2019 04:00:02 am

My sister is planning to send her children to kids camp this summer to meet new friends. It was explained here that she should set expectations for the camp that they will be attending. Furthermore, it's recommended to consult experts when considering kids summer athletic camp.

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Randy Chorvack link
9/13/2019 11:42:19 am

I love the idea of sending my daughter to an athletic camp. She's really into sports and wants to learn more about it as you said. It's perfect for her, especially because of how energetic she is.

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Best NJ Day Camp link
9/23/2019 01:09:01 pm

This is a great article on how to find the perfect day camp for children. It is important to set your expectations and determine what type of day camp you want your child to go to. Thanks for posting!

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Clark, Martial Arts Summer Camp link
2/12/2020 06:22:33 am

There are many reasons why people are hook with martial arts. It is an art that is never static as we will adapt to update and improve our teaching methods and techniques. It also leads us to a healthy lifestyle and boosts our self-confidence.

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Camp North Star link
5/22/2021 07:48:05 am

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Braden Bills link
7/6/2021 08:18:39 am

I want to make sure that my kids have something to do during the summer. It makes sense that I would want to find a nice summer camp! I'll be sure to find one that will have a lot of fun things for my kids to do.

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Camp North Star link
8/20/2021 05:35:47 am

Name :- BrookWood Camps

Website :- https://brookwoodcamps.com/

Email Id :- [email protected]

Business Addresss :- "574 Proctor Rd
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Business Number :- 12737-5569

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Brookwood Camps link
9/4/2021 07:23:45 am

Name :- BrookWood Camps

Website :- https://brookwoodcamps.com/

Email Id :- [email protected]

Business Addresss :- "574 Proctor Rd
Glen Spey NY"

Business Number :- 12737-5569

Thanks for the Useful Information,
I prefer ( https://brookwoodcamps.com/ ) for plaining overnight camp, summer camp, sleepaway camp, sports camp.

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Camp North Star link
9/22/2021 01:37:55 pm

Name :- Camp North Star

Website :- https://campnorthstarmaine.com/

E-mail :- [email protected]

Address :- 200 VERRILL ROAD POLAND SPRING, ME 04274

Phone Number :- 207.998.4777

Thanks for the Useful Information,
I prefer ( https://campnorthstarmaine.com/ ) for plaining overnight camp, summer camp, sleepaway camp, sports camp.

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Camp North Star link
10/14/2021 03:33:28 pm

Name :- Camp North Star

Website :- https://campnorthstarmaine.com/

E-mail :- [email protected]

Address :- 200 VERRILL ROAD POLAND SPRING, ME 04274

Phone Number :- 207.998.4777

Thanks for the Useful Information,
I prefer ( https://campnorthstarmaine.com/ ) for plaining overnight camp, summer camp, sleepaway camp, sports camp.

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Zachary Tomlinson link
5/5/2022 07:14:24 pm

My uncle is looking for a way to help my cousin with his algebra studies. I like how you explained that a summer camp could help him socialize with other kids and give him a personalized way to tackle his algebra difficulties. I'll probably share this with him so they'd try this out!

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Max Jones link
5/26/2022 10:24:19 am

Thanks for the info about summer camps. My brother is looking for a summer camp for his kids. I'll share this info about summer camps with my brother later today.

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Victoria Addington link
6/2/2022 11:03:50 pm

Thank you for explaining that adventure camp incorporates more high-energy activities for older kids. My son asked me if he can join a Christian summer camp. I think he can create more friends there so I'll let him join.

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Thomas Clarence link
11/4/2022 12:12:13 pm

I thought you made an interesting point when you mentioned that you don't have to be afraid to ask questions when you are trying to find an education program for your children. I would like to find a youth education program for my son so that he can learn more about how law enforcement works. It seems like I will have to make a list of questions I want to ask so that I can find a good youth education program.

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