First Time at Summer Camp: Tips for Parents

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• So, your kid is going to attend their first
  summer camp in Mesquite? You must be as excited
  as your kids is.
• Summer camps, bet it a day outing or sleep away
  event, can work wonders for childrens
  independence and self-confidence. It provides
  several opportunities for kids to develop
  essential life skills that they cant easily
  learn in a common environment.
• Though summer camp is a much needed experience
  for every kid, it is natural for concerned
  parents to have questions in their mind when
  theyre sending their kids out on a summer camp
  for the first time.
• That said, here are answers to some common
  queries parents raise that can help make their
  kids summer camp experience fun and safe.

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Is My Child Ready To Go Out On His/her First
Summer Camp?

• Most children in the age group of 7-9 are ready
  to attend a sleep away camp. A day camp, on the
  other hand, may be suited for children younger
  than 7 years old.
• Moreover, behavioural patterns can also be a key
  factor in evaluating if your child is ready for
  summer camp. See if your child is comfortable
  sleeping away from home or expresses desire to
  attend sleepovers.

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How Do I Find The Right Camp For My Child? What
Features Should I Look For In A Summer Camp?
The best place to start your quest for a good
summer camp is the web. There are several
research websites that offer essential
information and notifications on summer camps in
local region. You can also subscribe to mailing
lists of local summer camp organisers to show
your interest in kids summer camp programs.
Once you narrow done your options, consider
asking the following questions to compare
available choices for varied factors including
safety, quality, staff etc.
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• Who are owners, directors and administrators of
  the camp?
• What is the children-staff ratio?
• What is the standard age of the staff?
• What is the water system like?
• Do you provide nutritious food, fruit and drinks?
  
• What are common activities conducted on your
  summer camp?

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• Has the camp experienced any major accidents in
  the past?
• Does you camp have a medical facility on site?
• How far is your camp from the hospital?
• Are your staff trained in first aid assistance?
• Do you have references of parents to talk to
  about the camp?
• Do you have an anti-bullying policy?
• What are your safety standards?

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How Do I Prepare My Child For Their First Camp?
No matter how exciting the prospect is, it can be
a bit difficult for a child to adjust in a sleep
away camp setting for the first time. Here are
a few tips to get your child well-adjusted to a
summer camp and make the most out for their camp
experience.
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• Get your child to know the owners, directors and
  staff of the intended camp in order to help
  children open up and feel secure in a camp
  setting.
• Practice sleepovers with your child to help them
  get acquainted with common activities they may
  have to involve in the camp like showering,
  getting in the pool, sleeping in a sleeping bag
  and more.
• Discuss camp activities, disciplinary policies
  and rules with your child ahead of time to help
  make their experience stress-free.

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Sending your child to their first summer camp can
be challenging as a parent. If your child is
attending their first summer camp in Greenville,
be sure to go through these considerations that
can certainly make the difference in your child
summer camp experience.
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Contact Us
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Mesquite Campus 1412 S Belt Line Rd Mesquite, TX
75149
Greenville Campus 8501 Jack Finney
Blvd Greenville, TX 75402

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