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The American Camping Association (ACA) estimates that more then eight million children and teenagers attend a summer camp each year. The astounding variety of summer camps offered nationwide can make it an intimidating process to choose the right program. Depending on the age and interests of your child, you may choose between a day camp or an overnight camp. Overnight camps are generally more expensive but often allow the camper to have a fuller social experience by living in a cabin or dorm room with people of the same age. In addition to regular day or overnight camps, their are travel or trip camps, as well as family camps that offer a retreat for the parents as well as the children.
Another tough decision is choosing the type of curriculum or activities that you want in a camp. Although many camp programs for younger attendees encourage participation in a broad range of activities from horseback riding and hiking to painting and basketry, other camps are more specialized in their focus. If you are a high school student, a summer camp can offer the perfect opportunity for you to explore and hone a particular interest such as film making, journalism, or windsurfing.
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When choosing a camp, do thorough research on the camp and ask for references from past attendees. Camps accredited by reputable institutions like the American Camping Association or the American Camp Association is a good place to start if you are looking for a camp for your child. If you are looking for a camp focused on a particular skill like biology or karate, your local instructor or teacher might be able to recommend the best camp.
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