Summer Camps For Kids

At summer camp they can get the guidance and education that you want them to get over the summer, as well as having a great deal of fun in the process. At summer camp they can make new friends, learn new things, and experience nature in ways that they simply can’t in most households.

Most children who attend summer camps find it to be a much better experience than they would have had staring a TV for the summer months. While getting them out of the house and into the sun may be difficult, a summer camp makes it fun to do. They won’t be forced out into nature, they will want to go out and explore. While many of the crafts and skills that are showcased at these camps are fun, they are also educational. When you can give your child both the ability to learn new skills and have fun in the process, it becomes a win, win situation.

What Kind Of Summer Camps Are Available?

With the proliferation of summer camps has come the specialized summer camp. This ensures that the main focus of the camp the child is attending will match with their interests or needs.

Academic Summer Camps

Summer camps where mental enrichment is the main focus are offered in the areas of math, science, space and aviation, marine science, and nature studies. There are even camps now that specialize on robotics or computers.

Arts and Adventure Camps

Whether it is whitewater rafting, or film and acting, there are camps for every niche when it comes to arts and adventure. There are adventure camps for canoeing, rock climbing, caving, mountain biking, and SCUBA to name a few. The arts camps have their share of specializations as well, with some of those camps teaching pottery, woodworking, magic, ceramics, dance, and theater. Regardless of what the child’s interest may be, there is likely a summer camp that is focused on the same thing the child is.

Where Are They Located?

You can find excellent summer camps almost everywhere. A quick check of the internet will bring you a surprising number of camps that are located close by and offer a wide range of activities to choose from. For some of the more specialized camps, you may not be able to find them locally, but you will still have the option to send your kid off to a summer camp that is tailored to the same goals and interests that your child possesses.

Where To Find More Information Online?

There are many good websites which offer more details regarding summer camps. Many have information on what to look for and many also point you to camps themselves that your children may enjoy attending. Some of them that are worth checking out are listed below.

My Summer Camps.com

One of the first places you check out on the internet when looking for summer camps is http://www.mysummercamps.com/camps/kids-summer-camps.html. The site offers an amazing list of over 20 thousand kids’ summer camps that are available across the country. You can search for specific camps or view camps listed by state. They don’t only have camp listings for big cities either. A quick check revealed that even in the author’s small home town in Illinois, there were options available. Once you find the camp you are interested in, they offer a brief description of its services as well as phone information. They also have links to more information about the camp in question, a link to the camps own website, and a contact page for that camp detailing all contact information that is available. The site goes on to offer sections about camping supplies, how to rent a campground, other camp resources as well as a forum, when people can share their experiences and suggestions about kids summer camps online.

Kids Camps.com

Another great online resource for finding kids summer camps is located at http://www.kidscamps.com/. This site offers a large number of camps to choose from and has them broken down into categories. They have traditional and traditional overnight camp listings. However, they go beyond this to many of the special interest camps that are available. They have categories that range from arts and adventure camps, where you would find canoeing camps, SCUBA camps, Acting, and Film camp and everything in between. They have a section of religious camps with offerings from over 10 different religions. Their special interest section includes such specific camp designs such as space camp, chess camp, CSI camp, farm camp, and aviation camp. They offer programs for teens such as leadership training, internships, and preparation to study abroad. For those with special needs they offer a listing of camps devoted to  a huge number of impairments so that the children can enjoy being around others like them for the summer. They have listings for camps such as Autism camp, AIDS camp, visually impaired camp, etc.

Camp Page.com

This is another great resource for finding kid’s summer camps in your area. The initial webpage is fairly sparse, with a dropdown selection tool to find camps by type, activity, or location. They also have an advanced search button on the page if you desire. However, once you have made a selection you are treated to a listing of camps that match your criteria. Each camp is offered with a brief description of its goals and services as well as links to the camps website and contact information. Most of the camps also give a date of establishment, as more established camps are sometimes more likely to be well run and smoothly organized. Simple pictures of a boy and girl or just one indicate what gender the camp is designed for. Any accreditations will also be shown as well. They also provide a link to those looking to get camp jobs, so potential employers posting information on their camps can find workers at the same location. This website can be found at http://www.camppage.com/.