Camps
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What do you automatically think of when you hear the word "camp?" There are many different types of camps and with the many different meanings of the word, it can mean several different things to different people. For some, perhaps a military training camp comes to mind, but for others, it likely brings back great memories of a family camping trip. Those were great times, weren't they?
The purpose for setting up a camp can be for different reasons also. Some may be done strictly for pleasure, like summer camp or camping with the family. There are also some that are for training purposes, much like a military boot camp, and sometimes it is necessary to camp in certain areas to carry on research.
Perhaps the best one of all, as far as kids are concerned, would be the summer camps. There are many different ones and there is bound to be one in your area that your child would thoroughly enjoy. Many times parents think their child is too young to go to camp, when in reality, young children (ages 6 to 10) usually have an easier time adjusting. These camps don't usually involve sleeping in a tent either. Shared cabins with kids their own age, days filled with hiking and water activities, crafts, lots of fresh air and good food, and campfire gatherings in the evening, all lend to the atmosphere of a summer camp experience that will make memories to last a lifetime.
If you have a child with a specific interest or hobby, then many summer camp programs include a specialty camp. If your child enjoys tennis, then a tennis camp may be perfect. There are computer camps for the techie in your family, or perhaps an art camp for your budding Picasso. Of course, depending on the child's age there will other options available to you. There are also programs available for children with special needs. These types of programs can really be something special for your child and can give them a great sense of accomplishment.
Take the time to talk to everyone at the camps you are considering, to learn of their daily programs, how they interact with children, as well as how they handle kids who become "home sick." Be sure to find out things such as camper/counselor ratio, what training the staff has had, as well as the director's qualifications. The American Camp Association's suggested guidelines for the director is a bachelor's degree at the minimum, several weeks worth of administrative experience, and in-service training within the last three years. Scrutinize the camp closely, as you'll want to be comfortable with the decision you make.
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Today's Tip On Camping
They were the mainstay shelter for many years, back to the nomadic man era. They were easy to handle, small enough to carry comfortably and it has often been said if buildings grew naturally like a tree, then tents would be like the mushrooms on the forest floor. Why? Because they tend to appear overnight, are only seen briefly, then disappear just as quickly, with no proof that it had ever been there. As sturdier materials started to be used, such as wood or stone, it was thought that the tent would surely become extinct. But for no apparent reason, as buildings became much more grandeur and larger, so did the tent. |