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Make Your Child’s Summer Special

In the early 1900’s a tradition in America was born it Overnight
Summer Camps. The originally thought that camp was all about getting young children out of the city and enjoying being out in nature the clean cool air of the country while learning what camping was all about.

No longer are campfires and marshmallows what camp is all about. Today, computer screens and space camps have replaced those nature trails. In fact, college universities and city places are host to camp programs.

Even with all those changes, the essence of the purpose of summer camp remains unchanged. Children still need to use their summer break in a healthy, productive way. A good summer camp not only teaches skills but is equally concerned with a child’s growth and maturity. Using a fun and relaxed environment, a camp helps families by developing a child’s capacities for self confidence, self esteem, independence, leadership, mutual understanding and making friends. These life skills are the part of camp experience that last a lifetime.

Nationally, nearly 9 million children attend some sort of summer camp programs. So say the The American Camp Association. The ACA is a community of camp professionals that is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults through the camp adventures. It is the ACA that accredits all types of summer camps and makes sure they are safe for your child.

Although today’s traditional general interest
Summer Kids Camp continues to be a strong force in our industry, there are special interest camps available to fit just about every specific area of interest. One can find camps that specialize in football, soccer, tennis, computer, rollerblading, space, academics, traveling, weight loss, nature, world peace, art, and much more.

There is wide variation in cost, with camp prices to suit almost every budget. Generally, programs run by organizations like churches and YMCA/YWCA tend to be less expensive than private or independent summer camp. Local government agencies such as city and county parks are the most reasonable. Day camps can range from $200 to $1000 per week, while overnight experiences range from $400 to $1200 per week.

When looking for the right summer camp for your child, do the leg work. Talk to camp directors look at the camps website and ask for references. We hope that his website will help you prepare and give you assistance in making this summer your child’s best summer yet.

Learn More about picking the right summer camp visit SummerCampAdvice.com

Swift Nature Camp is a non-competitive, traditional Coed Summer Camp. Kids participate in Science Summer Camps in fun hands on activities.

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