Quiz
1. How old is your child?
2. Has your child spent the night away from home before?
3. Who seems more excited about the idea of going to camp?
4. Does your child get along well with other kids at school?
5. Does your child independently perform daily tasks like brushing her teeth or tying her shoes?
6. Does your child seek out new experiences and environments, or tend to stick with what's familiar?
7. Which does your child prefer: group activities or independent activities?
8. Does your child follow instructions from authority figures like teachers?
9. It's a beautiful, sunny Saturday afternoon. Are you more likely to find your child:
1. How old is your child?
8 or older.
2. Has your child spent the night away from home before?
Yes.
3. Who seems more excited about the idea of going to camp?
Your child.
4. Does your child get along well with other kids at school?
Yes.
5. Does your child independently perform daily tasks like brushing her teeth or tying her shoes?
Yes.
6. Does your child seek out new experiences and environments, or tend to stick with what's familiar?
New experiences.
7. Which does your child prefer: group activities or independent activities?
Group activities.
8. Does your child follow instructions from authority figures like teachers?
Usually.
9. It's a beautiful, sunny Saturday afternoon. Are you more likely to find your child:
Playing in the yard.
It doesn't seem like your child is ready for sleepaway camp this year. You may consider alternatives like day camp or "starter camp," which only lasts for a few days.
Your child may or may not be ready for camp. Consider visiting nearby camps to get a feel for the environment and the staff before you make a decision.
Your child is probably ready for camp. Start the hunt now for the right camp program for your child.