The balance of campers register on or about March 1. Most parents would like to be thinking about or have their children signed up for camp by January. Mid-America Lee Smith of Camp Ondessonk recommends that campers in Illinois be registered by the end of March at the latest. American Camping Association camps are trying to get the message across that you can t wait until April or May to decide on a camp for your son or daughter. Often private camps start early registration in the fall.
Camps seem to be filling their registrations earlier each year.
Thousands of camps across the country are available from which to choose, but you must make your plans early. Contact a camp with your questions and find out their suggested times for registration. It s never too early to be thinking about giving the gift of camp to your child. Founded in 1910, the American Camping Association is a national organization of camp professionals and is dedicated to a firm belief that the camp experience enriches lives and changes the world. ACA is the only organization that accredits all types of camps based upon 300 standards for health and safety.