Questions To Consider In Selecting A Summer Day Camp

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Questions to Consider In Selecting a Summer Day
Camp
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Are you considering enrolling your child in a
summer day camp? There are many factors to
consider when choosing the ideal camp for your
kids.
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Essentially, word of mouth and recommendations
are the best resources when looking for a camp
for your children.
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The camps reputation is another thing to
consider. But when all factors are taken into
account, your kids interests should be the
paramount consideration when choosing a
summertime camp.
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Summer day camps offer more than just hiking,
trekking, or canoeing.
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They provide a good starting point for life-long
friendships, awesome experiences, fun-filled
activities, and a lifetimes worth of joyful
memories.
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One of the most important questions to raise when
choosing the ideal summertime camp for your kids
is what are its advantages or benefits?
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Day camp is a good starting point for teaching
kids important life lessons.
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The experience gives them wisdom they can use for
the rest of their lives.
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At camp they get to meet other kids, swim, climb
walls, paint, and most importantly, disconnect
from their computer games and TV.
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Its fun in a natural setting. Perhaps the
biggest factor to the delight of these kids is
that summer camp is usually a no-parent zone.
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But being away from the parents is not a bad
thing. In fact, it can be a wonderful learning
experience for them.
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When kids are away from home, they tend to become
more independent and resilient. They learn how to
do things on their own.
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If you or your kids have some concerns or
apprehension regarding life at summer camp, that
is normal.
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But for your peace of mind and comfort, speak
with the camp administrators.
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Here are some of the commonly raised questions
when selecting a summertime day camp for kids
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Camp Schedule

• What dates does summer camp start and end?

• When is the closing date for submission of
  applications for prospective attendees?

• Is there a flexible schedule available?

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Camp Fees

• How much does it cost to attend summer day camp?

• What does the tuition fee include? Does it cover
  meals, transportation, etc.?

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Camp Fees

• What is the manner of payment?

• Are scholarships available?

• Will the camp give a refund if the child is not
  able to attend?

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Camp Safety and Health Concerns

• Are there enough camp personnel to watch over the
  kids?

• Are counselors trained in CPR and first aid?

• How are emergencies handled?

• Is there adequate assistance for kids with
  special needs?

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Camp Personnel and Staff

• What is the ratio between kids and staff?

• Do the camp administrators perform background
  checks on all its personnel?

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Let your kids enjoy the experience of summer day
camp at Maplewood Summer Day Camp.
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Experienced staff will keep your child both safe
and busy with arts and crafts, games, water
sports, gymnastics and more.
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Visit the site at www.maplewoodyearround.com
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MAPLEWOOD COUNTRY DAY CAMPAND ENRICHMENT
CENTER 150 Foundry St. (Route 106) PO Box 88
(Mailing) South Easton, MA 02375 Email
info_at_maplewoodyearround.com Telephone (508)
238-2387 FAX [phone]