It’s no secret – kids’ camps are not cheap!
It can be hard for families on a budget to pull together enough money to send their kids to a quality camp. That’s why it is so important to do your homework and make sure you’re getting the best bang for your buck.
Pictures of summer camp usually include laughing children playing games and sports outside in the sun. What isn’t shown are the worries and nervousness that almost every child experiences leading up to camp.
There are many questions on a parent’s mind when researching summer camps for their children. Will this camp offer activities they like? Will they make friends at this camp? Can I afford to send my child to this camp?
While these are all important questions, the first question that needs to be asked should be “is this camp accredited?”
We all want our children to be happy and successful. Would you believe that letting them spread their own wings - without us by their side - may be the most effective way to do this? Our job as parents is to give our children the tools they need to go out in the world and discover who they are and what they want to become – their purpose in life. A child can only truly grow if given some freedom and the chance to gain confidence by exploring new ideas and activities.
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