Ask for names of camper families to contact for their impressions of the camp. Ask if camp is accredited by the American Camping Association. If not, ask what led to the decision not to seek accreditation and see if you're comfortable with the response or would feel better sending your child to an accredited camp. Resident Camp - Most offer a variety of programs for children from about seven years of age to teenagers. The majority are coed, but camps for girls or boys only and camps specializing in a particular program are also available.
Resident camps offer a variety of overnight accommodations such as cabins, tent, and tepees.
Specialty Camps and Programs - Campers can embark on many adventures. Many camps offer trip and travel programs. At travel camps, campers are transported by cars, vans or buses to a variety of interesting places to explore and appreciate. Trip camps let the campers do the walking, hiking, biking, riding or canoeing to transport themselves to group campsites in national and state parks and other outdoor surroundings. Campers With Special Needs - A physical or medical disability is not a roadblock for a camp adventure.