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you can conveniently view
camp
listings on our website. brparents.com compare options, check out photos, watch a video, and read local parents? reviews in one place. ages 0-5 d ay
camp
s offer the perfect opportunity for
child
ren to experience time away from mom and explore new activities.
camp
for preschool
child
ren
focuses on free play, sharing with others, inside and outside group games, and simple arts and crafts. if you?re sending your
child
to
camp
for the first time, make sure the schedule matches her personality and routine to prevent a stressful experience. does there need to be naptime? should your
child
be potty trained to attend? would your
child
adjust more easily by starting with a half-day
camp
instead of full day? are there appropriate breaks for snacks and changes in activity? it?s important to find out what the counselor-to-
camp
er ratio is for
child
ren this age. you want to ensure your
child
will be adequately cared for with a friendly, well- staffed team. you also want to determine if the counselors are trained to help with issues common to preschoolers including separation anxiety, potty training, and temper tantrums. ?e best place to find
camp
s for young
child
ren is through day cares, churches, nursery schools, and local elementary schools. specialty
camp
s also abound through gymnastic centers, music schools, and sporting centers. consider your
child
?s interests and find a
camp
that fits to give your preschool
child
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