Fishing Frenzy

There are several ways to find the best Kids Summer Camps but they all require loads of work. First and maybe most important is the Internet. Today increasingly the internet is able to help children and parents alike find the right camp. Pictures and Videos can all help make the decision easier. Other ways to find a camp are more specific and local. You may look at brochures at your library, school, or other bulletin boards. Many sports and child magazines carry advertisements for these types of programs. Word of mouth is still the preferred way because you can get so much more information about staff, facilities and even the food.

Another resource may be your child's coach or a local coach. Varsity coaches at the high school or college level may either run a program or know one that they recommend to their players.

Selecting a Kid's Summer Camp requires doing your homework to ensure success of the experience for your child. Here are a few questions you will want to ask:

* How long has the camp been in operation? How long has it been at it's current location?

* If the program is sports based. Is it associated with a 'big' name, such as a professional ball player? How often is he or she at camp. Often these celebrities lend their name to a camp, but their involvement is limited.

* Who are the coaches? What is their training? Preferably you are looking for varsity college coaches with college players as assistants. Ask how much of the staff is returning from previous seasons.

* What is the ratio of instructors to campers? How are the groups organized? Is there room for movement to a higher skill level after camp begins?

* How many campers are returning from the previous year?

* Does the camp run a complete evaluation of skills at both the beginning and the end of the program? Will the camp provide a written evaluation at the end?

* What are the ages of the campers who attend? Ask for the number of campers enrolled in your child's age group.

*What is the level of play? Does the camp accept all skill levels?

Like any other activity session you might enter your child in , its best to get references. If you don't know any families who have used this particular summer kids camp, then ask the director for a list, be sure you call the families, you will want to know:

* What did parents and child like and dislike about the program?

* What did the camper dislike about the program?

* What did the staff do to impress you?

* Did the camper's skills noticeably improve?

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