With the summer season just around the corner, parents and kids alike are beginning to think about how they may spend a portion of their time off. Once you have decided on an appropriate option for your youngster, you will need to make sure that the facilities, environment, personnel, and camp philosophy are also suited to your child's needs. Find out if the values of the camp are in line with your family's values.
Some camps promote competitiveness while others focus on cooperative learning.
Be sure to match your child's personality to the camp's program. The ACA examines the living areas, food service, emergency preparedness, program practices, health care, personnel, transportation, and administrative procedures. However, just because a camp is not accredited by the ACA does not necessarily mean it is not a good camp. For specific information, ask about the last medical emergency and how it was handled. Ask how an incident between a staff member and a camper would be handled as well as an incident between campers.