| Camping, like no other activity, has a significant | | | | 4. Inquire about the cost of the camp. Take into |
| impact on a child's life. It's important that parents | | | | consideration that many camps offer ways to |
| learn how to make informed decisions when | | | | help parents with paying the cost of the camp. |
| choosing an outdoor activity. There are quite a lot | | | | Most camps have fund-raising activities throughout |
| of issues to consider prior to locating a perfect | | | | the year and other options to assist in offsetting |
| camp for your children. Summer camps in | | | | the cost. |
| Brooklyn offer children opportunities to learn, | | | | 5. Understand the philosophy of the camp. Does it |
| develop physically and make new friends. Only | | | | offer a wide array of programs or emphasize one |
| careful planning may ensure that your child's | | | | activity? Consider what is the purpose of the |
| experience in a summer camp will be memorable | | | | camp from the organization perspective. |
| and enjoyable. | | | | 6. Verify who sponsors the camp. Summer |
| Instructions | | | | camps in New York are run by various |
| 1. Get your child involved, if he/she is of | | | | organizations. The camps run by agencies or by |
| appropriate age, in choosing a summer day camp. | | | | municipalities tend to be lower-cost. Private |
| 2. Try to determine the needs of your child | | | | summer camps, on the other hand, tend to fill-up |
| adequately. Mind that all children are different and | | | | early and are generally more expensive, but offer |
| thus they all have different needs to consider. | | | | much more exuberant activities and richer |
| Hence the summer camp you choose has to be | | | | emotional experience. |
| not only age appropriate, but also meet the | | | | 7. Decide if your child is ready for a tedious |
| emotional, mental and physical needs of your child. | | | | sleep-away experience. There are both summer |
| 3. Think of the list of activities and goals your child | | | | overnight (residential) camps and summer day |
| and you want to gain from a summer camp. | | | | camps New York residents can choose from. |
| There is a wide range of camps available in New | | | | Some camps may take just a couple of days, |
| York city, such as adventure camps, academic | | | | while others last for several weeks or even all |
| camps, athletic camps etc. | | | | summer long for older children. |