When it's time to select a summer camp, parents should not hesitate to ask certain questions. National standards recommend between 1 to 8 and 1 to 15 for kids age 5 to teens, and group sizes no larger than 30. Summer programs are not required to be licensed or accredited, but it ensures that basic health and safety standards are met.
Accreditation often requires additional quality standards.
Programs should be accessible and welcoming to parents and families. Ask to review a typical lesson plan. Quality programs provide more than continuous free play. Outdoor programs should include indoor or sheltered areas for resting and respite from sun and rain. Coordinating Council of Broward and Broward School Readiness Coalition.