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Do
research now to find a summer camp
that will meet your child's preferences
Baltimore, MD, April 6, 2003 - Our son is 12 and has been
begging to go to sleep-away camp this summer. We'd like to find
a camp where he can improve his swimming and get some exposure
to the arts. How do we go about finding a good one?
Summer is
around the corner, so act fast. The more popular camps generally
fill up by early spring.
First, make
a checklist of what your son wants in a camp. Then do some research
online. Two of the best Web sites are the American Camping Association
site (www.acacamps.org) and Tips on Trips and Camps (www.tipsontripsandcamps.com).
The first
site has an excellent search engine that allows you to narrow
your findings based on a variety of choices (day or overnight,
single sex or co-ed, preferred activities, number of weeks,
state of choice, cost). The second site is a free referral agency
that puts you in touch with a consultant who can recommend camps
based on your child's interests.
After you
have a short list of top choices, ask around. Friends and classmates
are often the best resources for separating the passable from
the unforgettable.
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© 2003, The Baltimore
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is an excerpt from Fitness Q&A 04/06/03)
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