WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A SUMMER CAMP

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Summer camps - parents and kids both love them! Children are able to have social interaction while learning something new, and parents get peace of mind knowing their child is benefiting from an enriching and stimulating summer program. At Starpath, we think summer is a great time to try a new dance style (or two) before committing during the fall, or letting your child become more involved in a style they already love. 

As you begin your search for the perfect summer camp, we want to discuss three key elements to keep in mind! 

• Fun themes! As we mentioned last week, summer should be a stress-free time of year to bring on the fun! Most often summer camps will have fun themes that correlate to popular shows, movies & trends! Summer 2024 is full of all things Barbie, Taylor Swift & Dinosaurs! If your child was obsessed with a certain character or movie this year, keep an eye out for a similar camp theme! Check out some of Starpath’s summer camp theme offerings. 

 

• Positive camp atmosphere! Anywhere your child is spending an ample amount of time (anywhere from half-day to overnight camp) you want it to be a positive and encouraging atmosphere. A camp that has a good reputation of keeping children safe & happy will ensure your child is eager to return to camp each day. 

 

• What’s the takeaway? Don’t you love when your child comes home from school and they can tell you exactly what they learned? Especially when it is mixed into fun and engaging activities, it is always great to pick a camp that strives to enrich your child in some way. Whether it be physically, mentally, emotionally, or socially, by the end of camp you want your child to have matured, learned or gained a new skill!

The best way to see real-life experiences with camps is word of mouth or testimonials. Always ask around for your friend’s, your child’s friends, or your neighbor’s favorite camps and activities for the summer!

Some of our camp offerings below