Some of the questions you will want answered before signing up are below. Some camps run for only a week or two. Others run all summer long. Another thing to consider is the hours of operation. My daughter's piano camp runs all summer long, but the hours of operation are only from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. My son's science camp, on the other hand, runs from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, but only admits students for one week of the summer.
Some camps offer more of a babysitting service than a camp.
While they do a good job of keeping the kids busy, happy and out of trouble, they don't offer much instruction or challenge. For kids needing a break from the stresses and strains of the school year, these types of programs are perfect. These programs typically run during normal daycare hours and are full of activities such as swimming, movies, park visits and games. There is a wide range of tuition costs for the various types of programs available. Shop around until you find the program that fits your budget.