![]() ![]() Note whether your camp is allowed to re-apply or not and discuss this with your child. Remember to apply sunscreen and pack sunscreen for outdoor camps.Give them choices, ask them what they want to do, and then use this information to make a good decision. Let your child take some ownership in their camp.Maybe a SF Giants shirt, 49ers shirt, or an Elsa Frozen shirt (you get the idea) will help the kids realize they might like something in common and help them begin to chat. It’s hard to make new friends in a new environment. Dress your child in T-shirts that can be conversation starters.Just because this isn’t your child’s every day school, don’t forget you still might find it super inconvenient to drive a long distance every day over the summer to a camp. You don’t want to pay for camp and then realize your child is going to miss a whole week for your cousin’s wedding on the East Coast. It’s hard to plan in advance, but try to plan what you might be doing this summer from little day trips to maybe some bigger vacations (woo hoo!). Plan your camps around your vacations.Use this guide to find something special for your child. Don’t just do what your friends are doing.It doesn’t hurt to get your family’s name out there and let the school get to know your child. If your are trying to get into a particular school, register for their camp.If you have an older child, camps like these stand out on college applications because they are unique. Maybe your child will want to do coding or circus acrobats? These camps aren’t offered other places in the country like they are here. Take advantage of the area we live in.Exposure to different activities allows children to really find what they are interested in. Does your child like dance, basketball, or computers? Who knows? Summer allows you to give it a try. This is a great chance to try something before registering for it for an entire semester. That way, if your child freaks out and doesn’t really make it to camp that much, you didn’t waste money on a whole semester. This will help with the preschool transition and may help with school separation anxiety. If your child is starting preschool in the fall, do a “little” camp.It’s summertime, and you don’t want your kids exhausted from too many things. Don’t over-schedule your children, especially if they are super young and this is their first time at camp/ away from you.Keep up to date and compile with health guidelines for a safe camping experience!. ![]()
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