Tuesday, February 5, 2013

The Best Summer Kids Camp

By Jeff Lorenz


There are several ways to find the right Summer Kids Camps. One of the best is word of mouth, it lets you really find out what campers and parents alike have to say about the summer camp. Next try the internet, Many websites these days have video and wonderful pictures. Libraries and other areas have camp guides that might list loads of information on summer kids camps. You can also look locally at school, college bulletin boards, and sports magazines often carry advertisements for these types of programs.

Another resource may be your child's coach or a local coach. Varsity coaches at the high school or college level may either run a program or know one that they recommend to their players.

Kid's Summer Camps are well-established and have been in business for many years. Basic questions to ask the directors include health and safety, living accommodations, and much more. Here is a list to start with:

* How long has the camp been in business? Has its location changed? Why?

* If the program is associated with a 'big' name, such as a professional ball player, how involved is he or she in the program. Often these celebrities lend their name to a camp, but their involvement is limited.

* What is the training of staff? Where do they come from? How many are returning? Do they do Background checks?.

* What is the ratio of instructors to campers? How are the groups organized? Is there room for movement to a higher skill level after camp begins?

* How many campers return?

* Does the camp run a complete evaluation of skills at both the beginning and the end of the program? Will the camp provide a written evaluation at the end?

* What are the ages of the campers who attend? Ask for the number of campers enrolled in your child's age group.

*What is the level of play? Does the camp accept players at all skill levels or require a tryout? How is the skill level determined? How many campers are enrolled at your child's level?

You are placing your child in the care of someone else. Check references! If you don't know any families who have gone to this camp, then ask the director for a list (but call). Here are some things to ask:

* Why did they pick this program?

* What did the camper dislike about the program?

* What did the parents think of the supervision and the directors?

* Did the camper's skills noticeably improve?

Selecting a Summer Camp is no easy task visit www.SummerCampAdvice.com to learn more




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