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How much does an overnight camp cost? How long is a session at overnight camp? Can parents call and/or visit camp? How can we tell which camp is right for our child? When is a child ready for sleepaway camp? What kinds of camps are there for children with special needs? HOW MUCH DOES AND OVERNIGHT CAMP COST? Most camps cost between $650 and $1,000 a week. There is often a discount for early enrollment.. Back to top HOW LONG IS A SESSION AT OVERNIGHT CAMP? Traditional camps are from 1 week to 8 weeks. Tripping programs last from 1 to 6 weeks and academic programs are from 3 to 6 weeks. Individual sports camps have 1 or 2 week sessions. Back to top CAN PARENTS CALL AND/OR VISIT CAMP? Each camp has individual rules about phone calls, but most camps have visiting days for family. Back to top HOW CAN WE TELL WHICH CAMP IS RIGHT FOR OUR CHILD? The Camp Lady® can help you with this important decision. For 20 years, we have visited camps in session to bring information to parents on more than 500 overnight programs. Whether your child is a competitive athlete or a talented artist, extroverted or shy, wants an unusual experience, or has some special needs, we will help you find the most appropriate summer experience. Schools, teen tours, sleepaway programs, community service and much more. Remember - our service to you is FREE!! Back to top WHEN IS A CHILD READY FOR SLEEPAWAY CAMP? Age 8 or 9 is the most popular age to begin sleepaway camp although some camps offer a mini program for ages 6 and 7. There are many campers who begin at 10 or 11 years old and there are special programs for teenagers. Age is not the only factor in determining if a child is ready to go away to camp. Your child's readiness to separate from you is another indicator. You may have a young child who is eager to spend the night with friends or relatives while an older sibling will not spend one night away from home. Parents should look at each child separately to determine their readiness. Of course if your child seems bored with daycamp or begins to ask about camps, it is definitely time to consider overnight programs. If you want your child to have the experience of summer camp and he or she is not enthusiastic, let the selection of a camp be a family project with lots of input from your child. The Camp Lady® can talk to you and your child and then help find camps or programs that will fit everyone¹s needs (budget, location, activities). Back to top WHAT KINDS OF CAMPS ARE THERE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS? There are traditional camps for children with minimal learning disabilities to severe learning problems. In these camps the sports and various activities are taught at a pace that is comfortable for the campers. There are also outdoor tripping programs with programs planned at a slower pace for children with learning disabilities. Back to top |
