If you are not from the Untited States and considering sending your child to a USA summer camp, you should consider a few things. Chances are, you have probably heard about all the benefits of a summer camp experience. It truly is a totally life-changing experience. And that is why you are considering an American summer camp. Plus, international campers have the added bonus of language immersion. So everyday is like school, learning English in a fun way.
Most important to consider
So now you think you are ready to come to a USA summer camp. That’s great but is your child ready? This is just as important question. There are 2 areas to consider. First, are they mature enough to be away from you in another country? Obviously, camp is prepared to help children with all the things that they need to be doing, like teeth brushing, cleaning up, changing clothes etc. So what I am talking about here, is really whether they are excited to go to camp and participate. Will they miss you and being back home more than they are excited to be at camp? If so, this might not be the year to go to a summer camp in America. Second and even more important, does your child have a good grasp of the English language? This is very important. Camp is a social network, most of campers’ time is face to face communications. If a child cannot make friends at camp, they will feel left out and will remove themself from interactions. So, it is very important that your child can carry on basic communications and understand the basic language.
How to pick a camp
Not all camps are the same. Picking the right camp is very important. First, is to match your child’s likes with that of the camp. For instance, some children may look forward to going on camping trips and so they would want to find an Adventure Camp that takes frequent canoe, hiking and biking trips. Other children may love swimming and want to find a camp that has a lake and does a lot of swimming. The reason this is important is, because your child will no longer have a phone and so they will be active doing rather than watching. Doing things that they enjoy helps in this transition.. So now that you have this in your mind, a few other questions might be: time away from home? Where in the USA do you want your overnight summer camp to be? Coed or single gender? Religious or not? To learn more about picking a summer camp visit SummerCampAdvice.com
Where & When to Look?
Now is the time. Overnight Summer Camps in America do fill up fast. Some parents start looking as early as October for the following year. So it is important to start looking as soon as you have come up with a list that is important for your child. Next hit the internet. Every camp has a website and they are all filled with marketing information. Remember, they are trying to sell camp, so just be aware. Once you have found what you believe is a good camp then call or email the director and start asking your questions. I believe that Privately owned summer camps like Swift Nature Camp will give you more personal attention and will help you better customize your child’s experience. If you need more help please contact us Lonnie & Jeff at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Lonnie & Jeff Lorenz
