Selecting the Right Summer Camp

With so many different kinds of camps out there, the biggest challenge is finding the right one for your child. Ann Sheets, president of the American Camping Association, urges parents and children to make decisions about summer camp together.

“There are lots of important questions to ask, and both parent and child need to be very comfortable with the decision that’s made,” she says. “If children have a part in it, they’re certainly going to have a better experience.”

With that in mind, here’s a guide to the available camp programs, and the questions to ask when trying to choose one for your child.