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Trying to find that specialOvernight Summer Camp? Try a free website called www.summercampadvice.com. It was prepared by experienced summer camp directors of Swift Nature Camp. This article will offer you some basic guidelines that can help you in making a well-informed decision.

Choosing a Summer Youth Camp taking into account the requirements and desires of your youngster beyond your own preferences. Include your child in the search process and have an ongoing discussion about the important things that you and your child want from going to an Overnight Summer Camp.

A child is going to want to do what he or she thinks will be fun, and that really IS important. As a parent do you want your child to enhance particular skills, learn independence in a safe environment, or develop self-confidence? Together, take note of his or her special interests and determine if your child has any intellectual, social or physical issues that require consideration.

When selecting a camp the gender of the camp is important. All girls, all boys, brother and sister or co-ed seem to be the most common selections. Co-ed summer camps, boys and girls do participate in many supervised camp activities together. They share use of facilities such as dining halls and swimming and waterfront areas. While, brother and sister camps provide structured opportunities for social interaction but most of the time facilities and activities are separate for girls and boys.

Church camps or agency camps like the "Y" can often save a family some cash. But price does not always equate with the quality of a young camper's experience at that camp. Try and get a full understanding of charges when you contact a camp. Remember, the attitude of a camp's directors and staff will have more bearing on your child's experience than the cost. So look for a positive attitude more than a saving a dime at a program.

Consider your child's willingness to be away from home when selecting the time frame. Be sure to have continued dialog this will be helpful, especially for balancing fear with anticipation and excitement. A first time camper will often face an adjustment and that may be temporarily challenging for some kids. Some camps have "A first time camper" program for only kids that have not gone to overnight camp before.

Friends at cam p can be a double edged sword. It is normal for your child to want to go to overnight summer camp with friends, often this time away can be a good thing. When it comes to learning independence and developing self confidence there can be an advantage to starting fresh at a new camp with new friends.

Children usually have boundaries and achievement pressures when in school and at home, but at summer camp they are free to try different things with new friends. With the guidance of knowledgeable staff and counselors in the camp, campers of all ages can safely find out what works best and what doesn't in terms of interpersonal relationships. You can find out more about how to bring these opportunities to your child's life by visiting www.summercampadvice.com.