써머캠프 선택 - CHOOSING THE BEST CAMP FOR YOUR CHILD
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작성자 PALM 댓글 0건 조회 1,881회 작성일 12-07-07 02:37
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The best way to proceed with your comparison and to narrow your choices is to take a careful look at some of the promising camps you have identified. Review the brochures and videos with your child. Then you can choose the ones you're most interested in and arrange to speak or meet with the camp directors or representatives. They'll give you more detail and you can ask specific questions like:
- What is the director's age and background? How long has the director run this camp?
- What are the camp's goals and philosophy?
- What kind of camper is most likely to have a good experience at this camp?
- What facilities does the camp have and how convenient are they for campers to get to?
- What is the schedule like? Is it a structured program or one that emphasizes a lot of free choice?
- What is the camper-counselor ratio and what are the characteristics of most of the staff?
- What kind of staff training is provided?
- What percentage of campers return each year?
- What is the total cost of the camp including extras?
- What are the sleeping arrangements and what toilet and shower facilities exist?
- What is the swimming instruction program like?
- How does the camp insure the safety and security of its campers?
- What is the food like and who prepares it?
- What is the policy about food packages, letters home, TV, trips to town, and to forth?
- What medical facilities are available and what medical staff is on campus?
- Is there a refund policy if the camper leaves early?
- Will the director supply references?
- What happens when the weather is bad?
- How does the camp program meet individual needs and differences?
- What kind of insurance coverage is there?
As you go over these questions you might want to add a few additional ones from the previous sections guide. Don't feel self conscious about asking alot of questions. A good camp will have paid a lot of attention to these parental concerns and should be eager to respond to them.
Be careful not to focus on one area and therefore omit others. For example: a camp's facilities might be very impressive but they won't mean a great deal if the atmosphere is not friendly, or if the staff and program are inadequate.
Involve your child in the selection process. Review your child's preferences and let you child ask questions too.
Finally, ask for references of families who have had their child attend the camp. Speaking with these families can give you valuable insight about the camp and the families that send their children there.
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