It s better to select the right camp, regardless of location, than a wrong one that s nearby. In the event of an emergency, parents can t be at the camp immediately regardless of where the camp is. One can generally fly to camps that may be further away, often arriving there sooner than driving to one that may be closer to home. My child loves baseball, so I ll send him to a baseball camp for a couple of weeks. We recommend a general camp for a child s first sleepaway experience.
General camps are more nurturing and spend time helping children to adjust to being away from home.
They also offer children exposure to a variety of activities, which often generates new interests for a child. Some very good programs are available at the lower end of the spectrum. Examine all the factors, not just price . My child must attend camp with a friend. Occasionally, the more independent child will begin making friends, leaving the other child feeling abandoned and betrayed, resulting in a strained camp experience and a broken friendship.