Row New York summer rowing
camps ages 13-18. Learn more at
rownewyork.org/programs or email
youthrowing@rownewyork.org.
CAMP GUIDE 2019
Begin planning kids’
summer recreation now
Due in part to high demand, parents
who want to place their
kids in summer rec programs
or summer camps should being vetting
such programs and camps well in advance
of summer.
Ask for recommendations. Speak
with fellow parents and trusted friends
about where they send their children.
Personal recommendations can be very
helpful, providing fi rsthand insight into
a particular camp or program. Schedule
appointments to visit camps that
fall within your budget. Take your child
along so she can get a sense of what
camp will be like.
Explore all options. Certain camps
may be faith-based ministries while
others may focus on particular sports.
Band camps and art camps may appeal
to creative kids. Also, there are plenty
of general-interest camps that offer
various activities without narrowing in
on any particular one. Parents may need
to choose between a sleepaway camp or
day camps, depending on which camp
experience they want for their children.
Inquire about camp schedules. Many
camps are fl exible, but day camps do
not have the same level of fl exibility
as after-school programs. Speak with
camp staff to see which types of afterhours
programs, if any, are available.
Determine your camp budget. Government
run camps may be less expensive
than those offered by private
companies. Day camps typically cost
less than those that provide room and
board. Find out if a particular organization
subsidizes a portion of camp costs.
Scouting programs often have a dedicated
camp and may offer affordable
options for scouts. Martial arts schools
and dance centers frequently offer camp
schedules.
If camp seems out of reach, look into
local summer recreation programs at
parks or schools. Such programs may
not be as extensive, but they can quell
kids’ boredom and keep children occupied
during the day.
Remember to plan for some free days
so kids can just enjoy downtime. It’s
never too early to start making summer
plans, including fi nding camps and
other activities for kids.
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