Should They Stay Or Should They Go?

Should They Stay

or Should They Go? Day Camp or Overnight Camp.

Deciding between day camp or residential there is no clear, linear checklist to determine (overnight) camp is one piece of the decision whether day or overnight camp is right for your for families. Camp is an experience and not child, the questions listed here can help guide limited to a singular location. that conversation: Campers can develop the • What is the primary reason for These questions can help same skills, both hard and wanting to go to camp? begin a dialogue with your soft, whether they’re sleeping family about which camp away from home or returning • Has your child ever spent experience is the best fit to their own beds each night. multiple nights sleeping away for you. The choice of day While there are differences from home? versus residential camp is between day and residential one important aspect of the camps, above all else, the most • What’s your budget for camp? overall decision. But even important outcome of this then, make sure you follow decision is finding the right fit • Can your child bath and dress up with those potential for your camper and family. themselves independently? camps. Talk to directors. Ask

This begins with knowing for tours. Ask for references. your camper. Many overnight • How far away from home do Do your due diligence. In camps begin taking campers you want your child’s camp the end both you and the between ages 7-9 years old. experience to be? camp want this summer However, some children may to be the first of many and be ready at 6 and some others • What activities are important to the beginning of a great may not be ready at 10. While your camper’s experience? relationship.