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CAMPS 2020
How to Choose a Summer Camp
Your child’s interests What does your child like to do? Children know what they like and don’t like. Ask them for their input. If your child is active and loves to play sports, a sports camp is probably right for him or her. If your child is creative, then choose a camp that offers arts and crafts. Camp choices are as varied as children themselves. Choose a camp with the specific focus geared toward your child. Day Camp versus Overnight Camp Depending on the age, maturity and independence of your child, he or she may or may not be ready for an overnight camp. Some overnight camps accept children as young as six years old. Only you can decide when the time is right. Convenient Location Location is important because you will have to drop off and pick up your child every day. You’ll want to consider your drive time and also keep in mind the hours of the camp.
Cost Of course, the cost is something to consider. The cost of camp should reflect the service provided. When comparing camps by price make sure that you are comparing apples to apples. Some camps include lunches, while others include snacks, t-shirts, hats, extended hours and off site field trips. Price alone, can be misleading. I’ve always believed, “You get what you pay for”. Research With pencil in hand, contact the camps you are considering and ask some specific questions. Not all camps are created equal, so ask the same questions to each camp director and compare their answers. You need to feel comfortable with their answers before you make your choice. This is not an exhaustive list, but here are a few questions to get you started: 1. Who do you hire as counselors? Are they experienced? How old are they? Are they certified in CPR and First Aid? Have they undergone a criminal record check? 2. What are your hours for
the camp program? for pre and information about your camp? you is to ask a lot of questions. need to feel good about your post camp care? Is there an Do you have a web-site? Can Camp directors are used to an- decision. After all, you want additional cost for extended I register online? Can I pay by swering questions about every your child to have an awehours? credit card? detail of camp. If you don’t some camp experience that 3. What is the ratio of campThe best way to determine get the answers you are look- will forge memories to last a ers to counselors? Ratios of if a particular camp is right for ing for, keep searching. You lifetime. 8:1 are common. A maximum of 10:1 is probably the maximum ratio you would want. 4. Are snacks or a lunch provided? Is the lunch proHoliday Camps ~ Riding Lessons gram optional or mandatory? 5. What do you do on rainy days? Are your facilities airconditioned? ● Boys and Girls ● Boys and Girls 6. Do the children swim ev- ● Ages 6 Riding to 16 ery day? What are your rules day or half ●Lessons Ages 6 today 16foR for supervision at the pool? Is ● All there a wading pool for young ● All dayages or half day aLL campers? 7. Do you offer any discounts? 8. Can you provide a list Camp Includes: of references or testimonials? riding lessons, horse care, swimming, nature hikes, games, Word of mouth is the best refcreative crafts, laying hen care and egg collection and nutrition. erence. Ask around and find CamporIncludes: out where other parents are For details: www.stevenscreekfarm.ca 613-489-0248 Stevens Creek Farm, 6439 Second Line Rd.,Kars, Ontario., K0A 2E0 sending their children. Camp InCludeS: - riding lessons, horse care, swimming, nature hikes, games, 9. How are different age Lots of fun, riding lessons, swimming, games, hikes, creative crafts, laying hen care and egg collection and nutrition. groups divided? 10. What if my child doesn’t arts and crafts, horse and farm animal care and egg collection. For details: www.stevenscreekfarm.ca or 613-489-0248 like the camp? Do you offer a Stevens Creek Farm, 6439 Second Line Rd.,Kars,or Ontario., K0A 2E0 For details: www.stevenscreekfarm.ca 613-489-0248 guarantee? What is your - canriding lessons, horse care, swimming, nature hikes, games, cellation policy? Stevens Creek Farm, 6439 Second Line Rd.,Kars, Ontario., K0A 2E0 11. Where can I find more creative crafts, laying hen care and egg collection and nutrition.
Stevens Creek Farm Stevens Creek Farm Stevens Creek Farm Stevens Creek Farm Summer Camp 2018 Summer Camp 2018 Summer Camp
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● Boys and Girls ● Ages 6 to 16 ● All day or half day
Camp Includes:
For details: www.stevenscreekfarm.ca or 613-489-0248
Stevens Creek Farm, 6439 Second Line Rd.,Kars, Ontario., K0A 2E0
