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Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Moe:
WhAT You Need to Know BEFORE
SELECTING A SUMMER CAMP WRITTEN BY SARA SILVA
Summer camps fill up fast! The rush to ensure care for your young child during the summer months can put a lot of pressure on families. And in some areas, the sheer number of summer camp options can be overwhelming. Here are a few things to know before making your choice. The Basics:
Did you know that summer camps in Montana do not need to meet any child care licensing requirements? Summer camps are considered legally-operating, unlicensed child care and do not generally receive any oversight. This also means that they generally do not need to meet any specific health and safety requirements to be up and running. No need to be anxious, this just means that there is a bit more work on parents to ensure child safety during the summer months. Of course, there are exceptions, for example: If your child care center is licensed and runs a summer program, they are generally required to meet licensing rules year-round (including during their summer program).
Vetting Summer Camp Options: Foundationally, you want to ensure that the
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logistics of the summer camps you are considering meet your family’s needs. Stepping beyond this foundation, it is important to consider a few additional pointers to ensure a healthy and safe summer.
