Summer is here which means it won’t be long until school closes for a couple of months. For some mums, this means organising activities for the kids to keep them entertained and happy while others need a facility to care for their kids while they are in work.
Choosing a summer camp can be tricky, but here are five great tips to make it that bit easier:
What do you need?
With so many different reasons for choosing a camp, it is important you base your choice on what you need and not by where other kids in the class are going. If you need a place for your kid to go while you are in work, talk to the organisers of the camp about dropping children in early or collecting them late. However, if you only want your child to take part in the first week of a two week camp mention this - you might even save yourself money.
Pick a new activity for your child
Camps are a great way for your child to have a go at something that interests them without the term commitment. If your little one has always wanted to try dancing or art, why not use your two weeks of camp to let them have a try. This way if they really do like it, you can look into it when weekly classes start in September.
Talk to the organisers
Some mums are a little worried when sending their youngster off to a camp that they have never been to before. If this sounds like you, ring the organisers before hand and iron out any fears or concerns that you may have. If your little one is a little shy, telling the staff before he or she arrives will help them be prepared and ready to give your little one that little bit extra attention if needed.
Cost
Obviously cost is going to be a huge factor in what you choose and where you send your child. Make sure you read the fine print to see what the fee actually includes such as lunch, trips and insurance and what is not included such as appropriate clothing, instruments or sports equipment.
Go for a local camp
If you go for a local camp, there is a possibility that someone your child knows will be there. However, don’t base your decision solely on this, kids are pretty adaptable and usually make friends pretty easily.
