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how to find an overnight summer
camp
your
child
will love summer
camp
a
camp
with benefits a positive summer
camp
experience can be transformative for a
child
. you want to pick that
camp
. you want your
child
to not only have fun, but also grow. when you start your search, look for a
camp
that will develop important life skills including leadership, independence, and confidence. ?e
camp
environment should teach
child
ren that they can do whatever they set their minds to and that fears can be conquered while making new friends. ?e
camp
should expose kids to challenges and activities they wouldn?t ordinarily consider trying. your
child
?s interests how does your
child
want to spend his time at
camp
? is he looking for a traditional
camp
with wilderness activities and a variety of adventures? ?ese
camp
s
offer the classic
camp
experience, from s?mores to archery to swimming to hiking. if so, then narrow your search to
camp
s that offer the best traditional schedule of events. but, maybe your
child
has a specific interest that he wants to really explore. specialty
camp
s are becoming excellent options for kids who want to discover a new skill or master a talent they already by joy holden y our son has been bugging you for weeks about going to summer
camp
. but when you ask him which summer
camp
, he just shrugs his shoulders and runs off. so, now the choice is on you. every
child
is different and finding the right
camp
for your
child
comes down to personal preference. a
camp
that is a perfect fit for one
child
may not be a good match for another. how do you choose from all of the overnight summer
camp
s available? there are so many different things to consider when making an overnight
camp
decision. after all, you are entrusting strangers with your most precious treasure! here are some tips as you navigate the
camp
world. nurture. ?ere are specialty
camp
s for waterskiing/wakeboarding, drama, sports, architecture, equestrians, and science that will engage your little
camp
er in challenging ways. ask friends for references what is one of the first things we do when we are considering a change or a decision? we ask our friends, of course! whether it is a facebook poll or a text or a phone call, we reach out to those who have al- ready been there and done that for advice. choosing a
camp
is no exception. once you and your
child
have a few
camp
s in mind, consult other parents who have sent their kids to those
camp
s and pick their brains. ?ey can share all the details of their experience and give you more knowledge to consider when choosing the
camp
your
child
will love. your friends and their contacts can be the greatest resource when it comes to
camp
research. specific
camp
s perfect for your
child
if you are wondering if your exceptional kid could have a
camp
experience, the answer is yes!
camp
s for
child
ren with special needs are growing everyday. 68 brparents.com | march 2017
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