Should They Stay
or Should They Go? Day Camp or Overnight Camp.
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eciding 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 begin a dialogue with your wanting to go to camp? 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. for you. The choice of day multiple nights sleeping away While there are differences versus residential camp is from home? 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. camps. Talk to directors. Ask themselves independently? 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 the end both you and the you want your child’s camp between ages 7-9 years old. camp want this summer experience to be? 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 relationship. your camper’s experience?
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