So you are thinking about a Wisconsin Summer Camp for your child. Great! Here are the top 10 questions to ask a summer camp director. This list was compiled by the American Camp Association.
Camp Philosophy. What's the camp's philosophy? It should be one you're comfortable with. It should match for your child by being competition or cooperation emphasized. If it's a camp run by a religious organization, what religious observances or practices are part of the program? If you're looking at a sports camp that touts an affiliation with a celebrity athlete,be sure the sports star actually spend there.
Staff is what camp is all about. Be sure staff are First aid trained, Drug Tested and have a criminal background check. Ask what points are covered during training.
What about return rates for campers and counselors ? The ACA says at most camps, 50 percent of the staff returns. If the number you're given is lower, ask why. How many campers return? Fifty percent is good, and more is better. Still looking for that perfect camp Check out this Summer Camp in Wisconsin
What's the ratio of counselors to campers? ACA guidelines for overnight camps call for a 1:6 ratio for ages 7 and 8, 1:8 for ages 9-14; and 1:10 for ages 15-18. Day camp guidelines call for 1:8 for children ages 6-8; 1:10 for children ages 9-14; and 1:12 for ages 15-18.
How old are the counselors? The ACA recommends that 80 percent of the staff be 18 or older and that all staffers be at least 16 and a minimum of two years older than the campers they supervise.
What medical staff work at the camp and what backup facilities are nearby? The ACA recommends that an overnight camp have a licensed physician or registered nurse on the site every day, and that day camps should have direct phone access. If your child takes medication, has food allergies or a chronic medical condition, be sure you are comfortable that the camp will be able to handle your child's needs.
How does the camp Punish campers? Know what your summer camp's rules and regulations. Be sure they match yur parental thoughts. Know what breaches would send a camper home.
What is a day at camp like? This will help you know if your child will find happiness with the level of activity. Is their choice in selecting activities.
Does the camp have vans for transportation? How often are camp vehicles inspected? Who will be driving them and what's the training.
Ask for references. Finally and most important, get the names of parents with children the same age who have attended the camp.
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Camp Philosophy. What's the camp's philosophy? It should be one you're comfortable with. It should match for your child by being competition or cooperation emphasized. If it's a camp run by a religious organization, what religious observances or practices are part of the program? If you're looking at a sports camp that touts an affiliation with a celebrity athlete,be sure the sports star actually spend there.
Staff is what camp is all about. Be sure staff are First aid trained, Drug Tested and have a criminal background check. Ask what points are covered during training.
What about return rates for campers and counselors ? The ACA says at most camps, 50 percent of the staff returns. If the number you're given is lower, ask why. How many campers return? Fifty percent is good, and more is better. Still looking for that perfect camp Check out this Summer Camp in Wisconsin
What's the ratio of counselors to campers? ACA guidelines for overnight camps call for a 1:6 ratio for ages 7 and 8, 1:8 for ages 9-14; and 1:10 for ages 15-18. Day camp guidelines call for 1:8 for children ages 6-8; 1:10 for children ages 9-14; and 1:12 for ages 15-18.
How old are the counselors? The ACA recommends that 80 percent of the staff be 18 or older and that all staffers be at least 16 and a minimum of two years older than the campers they supervise.
What medical staff work at the camp and what backup facilities are nearby? The ACA recommends that an overnight camp have a licensed physician or registered nurse on the site every day, and that day camps should have direct phone access. If your child takes medication, has food allergies or a chronic medical condition, be sure you are comfortable that the camp will be able to handle your child's needs.
How does the camp Punish campers? Know what your summer camp's rules and regulations. Be sure they match yur parental thoughts. Know what breaches would send a camper home.
What is a day at camp like? This will help you know if your child will find happiness with the level of activity. Is their choice in selecting activities.
Does the camp have vans for transportation? How often are camp vehicles inspected? Who will be driving them and what's the training.
Ask for references. Finally and most important, get the names of parents with children the same age who have attended the camp.
Still need a resource to help you figure out all about summer camps? Try SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS
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About the authors: Swift Nature Camp, a non-competitive, traditional coed oSummer Camps in Wisconsin. Boys and Girls Ages 6-15 enjoy nature, animals and science along with traditional camping activities. Swift specializes in Kids Summer Campsprograms for the first time camper as well as adventures for teens.