Summer camp means something different to every camper.
For some, summer camp is a cure to the boredom that inevitably sets in somewhere in the middle of school vacation. When you can’t take another minute lazing on the couch, staring blankly at a screen, summer camp is there to inject a dose of active excitement.
For others, summer camp is a few weeks of fun and friendship, an annual tradition to anticipate year-round.
And for yet others, summer camp — academic programs, especially — is just another parent-prescribed chore. Students who are already burned out on exams and homework assignments find themselves sitting in lecture halls, gazing wistfully out the window while instructors drone on.
Can summer camp be more than an enjoyable break from the routine? Can educational programs offer more than the same-old drudgery of the school year?
Yes! A summer camp can change lives. The right summer program can:
When your child comes home from camp and all they want to do is talk about camp, you know the program has changed their life. How can you ensure such a transformative experience for your child?
It’s not an easy question to answer. First of all, there are thousands of camps throughout the United States (not to mention, around the world) to choose from.
Second, there is no single “best” summer camp. But there is a camp that represents the “best fit” for your child’s personality, interests, and learning style (plus other factors, such as your family’s values and budget).
Here at EXPLO, we’ve seen a thousand times over how the right choice of summer camp can transform a child’s life. We think this has given us some insight into the things most life-changing summer programs have in common.
Here’s a checklist to help guide you in your search:
There are practicalities to consider, as well, such as the quality of the food, availability of medical care, and transportation to and from the airport.
This checklist is just a start. For an in-depth guide to finding a summer camp that will change your child’s life, click below for your free copy of “The Secrets to a Transformational Summer Camp Experience for Your Teen.”