{"id":3768,"date":"2022-03-25T10:14:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mabelslabels.com\/blog\/?p=3768"},"modified":"2024-04-04T15:02:40","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T15:02:40","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-summer-camp-for-your-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mabelslabels.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/25\/how-to-choose-the-right-summer-camp-for-your-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Summer Camp"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Summer camp is a big deal. It can alter the way your child sees the world, the friendships they have for life, and the experiences that shape them\u2026. but no pressure. How to choose the right summer camp can feel like a balancing act. Between scheduling, finances, interests, distance, there is a lot to consider.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here is a checklist of the things we think you need to consider when choosing the right summer camp for your kids.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u00a01) Financial Decisions<\/strong><\/h6>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This is often the top reason to select one camp over another. Day camp varies from approximately $25 to $150 a day. Some things that influence the price are the type of camp the location, but it\u2019s also worth inquiring about the price. The following may be included in the price, making the high price tag fit your budget after all.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u00a0-Is any food is provided\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u00a0-whether a bus service is provided\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u00a0-Is there before and aftercare services if you require a late pick-up?\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u00a0-Are day trip costs included<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Depending on where you live, you may have access to YMCA camps, Parks and recreation, or other local camps that may offer subsidies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2) Your kid\u2019s interests<\/strong><\/h6>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This is a huge deal. A big of summer camp as a kid is exploring areas that they don\u2019t experience during the school year. There are so many great options these days. It\u2019s a time when the kids who don\u2019t thrive in the classroom can finally find themselves, and the kids who bounce off the walls all year sitting at a desk can finally burn off some energy at soccer camp.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Everything<\/a> from music, sports, language, outdoor activities, horse riding, coding, or even camps, especially for kids with medical conditions (diabetic camp, for example), there is truly something for everyone. Your job as a parent is to find the right fit. The right kind of camp for your child is easy to find; a quick google search of camps in your areas will bring you to all your options.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Finding a good fit means that you\u2019ll send your kid to camp after the school year and see a new kid return. Stronger, healthier, happier, and thriving. We encourage you to narrow down the camp to fit the interest of your child, and you\u2019ll reap buckets full of rewards!\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3) Safety and protocols<\/strong><\/h6>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It is always wise to check any camps your considering for an ACA, OCA, or similarly accredited, depending on where you\u2019re from. ACA\u2019s accreditation This process evaluates the site, food safety, health care, transportation, management, staffing, and program elements such as water safety. These days, covid protocols<\/a> is also top of mind. Again, this is something to look for and consider as you narrow down your search. In addition, you have every right to reach out to the camp director and ask about other health and safety protocols, the accreditation of their staff, etc.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u00a04) The right fit for the family<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h6>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Some families find that sleepaway camp is the right fit; perhaps parents work late or travel often. Or maybe parents have more time during the summer and can enjoy family BBQs in the evening. This is a personal decision that only you can make. How will camp fit into the family life?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u00a05) Logistics<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h6>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

No matter how much we\u2019d love to send our kids to the most ideal camp, it isn\u2019t always possible. And you\u2019re not a bad parent if you don\u2019t select the perfect camp for your child; you have a whole family to consider, so drop the guilty feeling.\u00a0\u00a0Make sure you consider:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n