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Gearing up for Camp!

Preparation Is Key to a Successful Summer at Camp

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  • Have realistic expectations – Camp, like the rest of life, has high and low points. Not every moment will be filled with wonder and excitement. Encourage children to have a reasonable and realistic view of camp. Discuss both the ups and downs they may experience.
  • Ask the hard questions – Ask the camp director as many questions as you need to before camp begins in order to feel comfortable.

    • When families make the decision to offer their children the benefits of a camp experience, they are giving them the opportunity to grow and develop in a caring, positive environment that is safe and fun. With careful planning and preparation, a camp experience can be an experience of a lifetime.

    Online Help

    The American Camping Association (ACA) helps families find ACA-accredited camps that can serve almost any interest, ability, budget, age and personal schedule through a widely used Online Camp Database and an annually published guide to ACA-Accredited camps.

    Visit www.ACAcamps.org/parents for a complete listing of questions to ask, what to pack and more information on preparing you and your child for camp. Parents can also speak to representatives for advice on finding the right camp by calling 800-428-CAMP.

    Founded in 1910, the ACA is a national community of camp professionals and is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults through the camp experience. ACA is the only organization that accredits all types of camps based upon 300 national standards for health and safety.


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