For example, the camp houses a science lab where kids can build rockets, design and build cameras, explore nature and dissect various creatures. You don't want a baby-sitting service. Since children enjoy doing things with their friends, find out what camps the friends are planning to attend. Or, try to get in tough ahead of time with children who will be in your child's camp group to try to make instructions before camp begins. While on the premises, do a little research into the staff.
Camps vary in the way the camp day is set up.
Some are very structured, with children moving together from one activity to the next. A child might not be interested in certain things. Often, bus transportation is provided. Consider hoe a child will handle a long bus ride to and from the camp. We have an open-door policy, especially with younger children.