Q. There are many camps and programs that my children can attend this summer. How do I choose the best place to send my children?
A. While summer camps may put out glossy brochures to convince parents that their camps are the best place for children this summer, there is more to camp than sing-a-longs and campfires.
The Better Business Bureau reminds parents that they should look beyond the sales pitch if they want their children to be safe and well-supervised.
While summer camp helps children build social skills and self-confidence, today’s programs are diverse and can include teambuilding programs or community service involvement. When choosing a camp for their children, parents should use care and evaluate each facility’s programs. They should look for a camp that provides activities that are of interest to their child and appropriate for the child’s age and skill level.
Parents should be guided by their child’s interests and personality when choosing a program. There are many different types of summer camps, including specialty camps that meet a child’s specific interests, travel camps for adventurous children, preschool camps for younger children, special-needs camps for children with disabilities and traditional camps with wide ranges of activities for children.