I decided to browse the internet for help on kids camps and toronto summer day camps to find out the options available. Believe me when I tell you this, I was not prepared for what came up even though I am somewhat of an expert in these matters!
First of all, there are more than a dozen decent sites giving you information about summer camps for kids in Toronto. But then there are hundreds and hundreds of camps to choose from, and that can be a daunting task.
Consider this. In my own search of just Toronto summer day camps, I found camps in categories like General, Arts, Sports, Academic, Horse and Religion-Affiliated. There were also offers for therapeutic camping and programs for campers with special needs.
Another search for residential camps resulted in yet another hundred choices of kids camps offering nature thrills, academics, adventure, hockey, waterfront skills and leadership training. Now, how does the parent decide with this information explosion?
I recommend a simple, but systematic approach:
1. Start with an evaluation of your child's needs and your family's requirements.
2. Create a short list of only 3 or 4 kids camps that meet these criteria.
3. Request brochures from each of the selected camps AND speak to their staff. Visit the summer camp if at all possible. If you find any reasons the camp does not fit your family, drop it and add the reasons to your requirements in step 1.
4. If all camps were dropped, go back to step 2 and select 3 to 4 new camps with your revised requirements list. Of the remaining camps that meet all of your requirements, choose the one that feels' best.
You can make your search easier by going to specialized web sites like torontoparentsguide.com'.
As you are probably beginning to see, the focus should be on your family wants, NOT what the camps are offering. All the best, and have a great kids camp this summer!
Author's Bio: Olga White is a retired school teacher and consultant specializing in kids camps and summer day camps in Toronto. For more information visit: www.TorontoParentsGuide.com
First of all, there are more than a dozen decent sites giving you information about summer camps for kids in Toronto. But then there are hundreds and hundreds of camps to choose from, and that can be a daunting task.
Consider this. In my own search of just Toronto summer day camps, I found camps in categories like General, Arts, Sports, Academic, Horse and Religion-Affiliated. There were also offers for therapeutic camping and programs for campers with special needs.
Another search for residential camps resulted in yet another hundred choices of kids camps offering nature thrills, academics, adventure, hockey, waterfront skills and leadership training. Now, how does the parent decide with this information explosion?
I recommend a simple, but systematic approach:
1. Start with an evaluation of your child's needs and your family's requirements.
2. Create a short list of only 3 or 4 kids camps that meet these criteria.
3. Request brochures from each of the selected camps AND speak to their staff. Visit the summer camp if at all possible. If you find any reasons the camp does not fit your family, drop it and add the reasons to your requirements in step 1.
4. If all camps were dropped, go back to step 2 and select 3 to 4 new camps with your revised requirements list. Of the remaining camps that meet all of your requirements, choose the one that feels' best.
You can make your search easier by going to specialized web sites like torontoparentsguide.com'.
As you are probably beginning to see, the focus should be on your family wants, NOT what the camps are offering. All the best, and have a great kids camp this summer!
Author's Bio: Olga White is a retired school teacher and consultant specializing in kids camps and summer day camps in Toronto. For more information visit: www.TorontoParentsGuide.com