Overnight Summer Camp Tour

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OVERNIGHT
SUMMER CAMP TOUR
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Deciding on which of the hundreds of overnight
summer camps is best for your youngster is a big
decision.
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From camp fees to activities and
camper-to-counselor ratio, theres a lot for you
and your future camper to consider, and one of
the best ways to find the best fit for your child
is to go on a few summer camp visits.
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FIRST HAND
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Ideally, youll be able to visit when camp is in
session. This will give you more than the
standard tour of facilities, fields, waterfront,
bunk houses and dining hall.
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Its great to check out the layout of the place,
but wandering through when other campers are
there gives a far better feel for the overall
vibe of the camp.
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Your youngster will get to meet kids his own age
who attend and get a taste of the summers
activities.
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Many camps hold camp fairs to meet with
representatives and take a tour, while some hold
prospective camper sleepover weekends.
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CAMP LADIES
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If you find the whole decision a bit
overwhelming, you can seek out the assistance of
a camp consultant, a sort of recruiter who
provides services free to parents and is paid by
the camps themselves.
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These camp ladies can help you sort through the
type of camp youre interested in, distance, fees
and the specific needs or interests of your child.
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Life Changer
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More than just the best sports facilities, canoes
and overnight camping trips, choosing the right
summer camp can actually be a life-changing
experience for your child.
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Think about it this way When you send your kid
off to college, its for four years, while
returning summers at camp can span more than
twice that time.
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Life-long friends and cherished memories form
during those magical summers just look at the
alumni sites and gatherings from summer camps!
Its like boarding school or college only more
fun!
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Listen to Your Child
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Go with your instincts and listen carefully to
your childs comments during or after a camp
visit.
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After all, its your youngster who will be
summering there, not you! Get to know the staff a
little and ask whats special about each camp.
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The Legacy Connection
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For parents who attended sleepaway camp as a
child, the decision is often a no-brainer.
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If you have an attachment to your childhood camp,
you may have brought your kids along with you to
reunions and they may already be excited about
attending.
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Putting Your Mind At Ease
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Many parents find that visiting camp with their
kids ahead of time eases a lot of that separation
anxiety (for you!) when kids are dropped off for
one or two months out in the wilderness.
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Once youve met the director, the staff and some
of the kids, youll have a much better feel for
what the upcoming summer months would be like for
your little camper.
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Ask as many questions as you want, and youll
find most camp personnel more than helpful in
addressing your concerns.
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The Other Green Stuff
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With some camp fees topping the price of college
tuition twenty years ago, youll want to get the
most bang and fun for your money ...
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... and summer camp visits can give you a
first-hand look behind the glossy brochure and
website photos. Its only sensible to investigate
any possible investment!
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If you're considering sending your child to an
overnight summer camp, be sure to visit our site
to learn about Camp Walt Whitman.
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Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire,
Camp Walt Whitman offers a safe, nurturing
environment in a beautiful mountain setting.
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Our camp is a coed sleepaway camp, with separate
areas for boys and girls. The kids have a blast,
and make friendships that can last a lifetime.
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www.campwalt.com
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Camp Walt Whitman 1000 Cape Moonshine
Rd Piermont, NH 03779 603-764-5521 cww_at_campwalt.co
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