Summer Camp - Planning ahead
What do YOU want your camper to gain from a summer camp experience? How do you provide the best possible choices for your camper? Read the following questions, suggestions and contact the camps you feel best suit you and your camper(s).
Choosing a Camp
Step One
Why am I looking for a camp program?
A. Make friends
B. Have fun in a safe and nurturing environment
C. Learn new skills such as, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, ropes, horseback
riding, tripping, copper enameling, ceramics, and so much more
D. Continue to learn life skills
E. Be among peers
F. Provide a break
G. Affordable substitute for daycare or a caregiver
H. Financial subsidy
I. Someone qualified will look after my camper
J. I want my children to go together as siblings
K. I want my child with special needs to attend a camp with inclusionary programs
L. I want my child to attend a specific special needs camp
Just by answering the questions…
You’re in good shape! This is what most camps will be able to offer your camper. You can focus your search
based on secondary choice selection items such as schedule, location, hours of program, activities and price.
If you circled H
You probably want to ensure that you are looking for a camp with a subsidy program or you can apply to the list of organizations**offering financial assistance (financial assistance applications should be submitted early in the January or February due to the number of people applying and limited funds). Most camps offering
financial aid may still require you to pay a portion of the fees.
If you circled K or L
You’re looking for an inclusionary program. We recommend that you look for an inclusionary program with the percentage of children with special needs being less than 10%. Consider whether it matters to you if the campers with special needs all have a specific challenge or not.
