Post by Ash on Aug 13, 2009 12:28:11 GMT -5
A Camp for Every Child — The Perfect Fit
Address: www.campparents.org/rightcamp.php
The Right Time — Gauging Your Child's Readiness for Camp
Answering these questions will help you determine when your child is ready for camp.
* What is your child's age? Children under age 7 may not adjust easily to being away from home. Consider the day camp experience to prepare them for future overnight camp.
* How did your child become interested in camp? Does your child talk about camp and camp activities on a sustained basis? How much persuasion is necessary from you?
* Has your child had positive overnight experiences away from home? Visiting relatives or friends? Were these separations easy or difficult?
* What does your child expect to do at camp? Learning about the camp experience ahead of time allows you to create positive expectations.
* Are you able to share consistent and positive messages about camp? Your confidence in a positive experience will be contagious.
To read more, please visit www.campparents.org/rightcamp.php
Address: www.campparents.org/rightcamp.php
The Right Time — Gauging Your Child's Readiness for Camp
Answering these questions will help you determine when your child is ready for camp.
* What is your child's age? Children under age 7 may not adjust easily to being away from home. Consider the day camp experience to prepare them for future overnight camp.
* How did your child become interested in camp? Does your child talk about camp and camp activities on a sustained basis? How much persuasion is necessary from you?
* Has your child had positive overnight experiences away from home? Visiting relatives or friends? Were these separations easy or difficult?
* What does your child expect to do at camp? Learning about the camp experience ahead of time allows you to create positive expectations.
* Are you able to share consistent and positive messages about camp? Your confidence in a positive experience will be contagious.
To read more, please visit www.campparents.org/rightcamp.php
