www.qwsummercamps.com http://www.qwsummercamps.com Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Ten Tips For Choosing The Right Summer Camp http://www.qwsummercamps.com/2011/12/22/ten-tips-for-choosing-the-right-summer-camp/ http://www.qwsummercamps.com/2011/12/22/ten-tips-for-choosing-the-right-summer-camp/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.qwsummercamps.com/&p=15 Summer camp is an enriching experience for a child that will create lifelong memories. These ten tips will help you choose the best summer camp:

1. Talk to your child.

Discuss why they want to go to camp, and the kinds of activities they enjoy.

2. Explore your options.

Search online for camps in your area.

3. Take a tour.

If possible, you and your child should visit the facilities. Many camps will host an open house before enrollment begins.

4. Add up the costs.

The base cost of attending the camp may just be the beginning. Look for extra fees and consider the cost of supplies.

5. Look for references and reviews.

Talk to parents who have sent their children to the camp, and search online for reviews.

6. Learn about the staff.

Ask about the staff’s credentials, the minimum age of teen counselors and if there is a nurse on site.

7. Consider your child’s individual needs.

If your child has any medical concerns, make sure the camp can accommodate them.

8. Learn the camp’s philosophy.

Some camps have religious or political affiliation. You need to be comfortable with the camp’s philosophy.

9. Ask about visitation and communication.

See if parents are allowed to visit and how you can best contact your child during their stay.

10. Let your child learn new things.

Don’t be afraid to choose a camp with activities or sports your child has never tried before.

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Open up communication: Be sure to open up the communication with your child. Between calling them regularly, sending them messages on Facebook and e-mailing, you can keep the communication going rather easily.

Set up visits: Take time to figure out when you can visit each other. Talk it over and see when both of your schedule’s are open.

Keep them busy: Be sure to keep your child busy. The busier they are, the less time they have to think about coming back home and how much they miss it. A busy mind is better than sitting there moping and groping about every worry they have.

As you can see, there are some great ways to help your child deal with being homesick. Though it may not be easy to see our child upset, they will eventually forget they were ever homesick.

]]> http://www.qwsummercamps.com/2011/12/07/how-to-help-your-child-deal-with-being-homesick/feed/ 0 Kids Band Together At This Rock N’ Roll Camp http://www.qwsummercamps.com/2011/11/25/kids-band-together-at-this-rock-n-roll-camp/ http://www.qwsummercamps.com/2011/11/25/kids-band-together-at-this-rock-n-roll-camp/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.qwsummercamps.com/&p=13 If your child is interested in playing a rock and roll instrument like a guitar, drums or bass sending him to a rock and roll camp is a unique idea for the summer. This type of camp is usually for children between the ages of 8 and 15. Tuition can be anywhere from 2490 to 2690 for a two week session. If you have more than one child to enroll you can get a discount of 100 per camper. There are many great opportunities for campers who attend, like lessons on their primary instrument, band rehearsal, practice time and jam time every day. Want more? Click here/tag All campers will learn a common song and at the end of each session there is a band night to show what has been learned. Many elective activities are offered and almost every night there is a bonfire, plays, musicals or concerts. Make sure to pack clothes that can easily be layered. A lot of times even though it is warm during the day it gets chilly at night. Of course you want to make sure to pack all the essentials like tooth paste, tooth brush, deodorant, soap, and shampoo and any medication that might be needed.

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Talk to other parents: The best way to choose the right summer camp is through recommendations and bonus, if you pick a camp your kid already has a friend attending they’ll be less likely to be homesick! Ask around and even get online to hear the news.
Talk to the counselors: Once you choose a camp you should go there personally to speak to the director, talk to the counselors and survey the grounds. If you feel uncomfortable at all, trust your gut.
Work on a routine: Talk to your child about what’s expected of them while they’re goneweekly phone calls? Letters? Emails? Staying in touch regularly will ease your mind that things are going well and you kid is having fun like he’s supposed to.

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Kids don’t have to be super athletic to participate in sports camps. Just the desire to play competitively with their peers is a great reason to attend a sports camp.

Sports camps center around many kinds of sports. There are basketball, baseball, softball, football, volleyball, tennis, and soccer camps. Kids, boys and girls, who show an interest and talent in any one of these sports is bound to enjoy the competitive feel of the camp.

In addition to the fun and friendships they will form, they will be taught the basics of the sport, rules of the sport and how to behave in a sportsmanlike manner. Winning is great, but losing is part of the deal, and showing grace after losing a well played game is a strength, not a weakness or sign of shame. It’s part of the game.

Sports camps concentrate deeply on the sport in focus and kids enthusiastically can embrace all aspects of the sport. They get to learn some independence and what it’s like in the world of competitive sport.

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There are many different types of camp to choose from. One thing all good camps have in common, is that there are plenty of fun, planned activities to keep children active and busy every day they attend camp. Some examples are swimming, hiking and crafts. There are also camps available for very specific interests. Choosing a camp that fits your child’s interests will help ensure that they love their camp experience.

If you suggest camp for the first time and your child is nervous, give it a try and you will probably find that your child has so much fun, they do not want camp to end!

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The main thing to consider is whether or not your child is independent and responsible enough to be away from home without your supervision. Does your child cling to you and find it hard to contemplate being without you? If so, these may be signs that they aren’t ready.

If your child has already spent time away from home, either at sleepovers or for family trips, overnight camp may not seem to be a big deal. For a twelve year old that has never been away from home, it makes the decision more difficult for all of those involved.

One other thing to consider is the length of the camp. If your child is a first time camper, find one that is only for one week or even for a few days. This way they do not feel pressured into a long stay and know that home is only a few days away.

Overall, if your child seems excited about attending overnight camp, then you know they are ready.

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Currently, Space Camp is recognized as one of the foremost math, science, and technology education programs in the country. Participation can increase kids’ interest in these subjects, leading to better grades in school and future career interests and directions.

The Space Camp program is available to nine to eleven-year-old students, offering six days of training at the center with a variety of focuses (space, aviation, and robotics) and activities unique to this camp. The camp goes on year-round, but some activities may only be offered seasonally, with some of the best offerings available in the summer.

The most popular Space Track, focusing on traditional NASA activities, offers simulated Shuttle Missions, Mars Missions, History, Experiments, Astronaut Simulators, and other Mars-based activities, just to name a few. The Aviation and Robotics Tracks offer a similar variety of exciting activities for campers.

Most programs include the cost of meals. Special dietary needs can be accommodated with notice. Campers sleep in dormitory-style sleeping accommodations. The camp has a staff of registered nurses on-duty twenty-four hours a day.

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