Keys to choosing a summer camp for your child

Have you already thought about what your children are going to do this summer? There are just a few weeks left until the end of the school year and many parents already have a plan for their children to spend part of the summer until they can enjoy the family vacation. This refers to summer camps.

Currently, there are many types of camps, and with such a wide range of options, choosing the right camp for each child and their family can be a challenging task for many parents. That's why we want to provide you with some key points to consider during the search process.

Keys to choosing a camp

• The school year has already ended, so look for a summer camp where they can do outdoor activities and learn while playing. It's not about extending the school year but about living new experiences, developing new skills, enhancing the ones they already have, and growing personally.
• Involve your children in choosing the camp. This way, you will ensure that they make the most of their time there.
• Take into account the personality of your children and their interests. Don't choose a multi-adventure camp if your kids don't like sports.
• The age of the child and their level of maturity are fundamental when choosing one type of camp over another. If you are going to choose a camp where they will spend several days or weeks away from you, they should have a minimum level of autonomy such as being able to dress themselves, eat alone, or go to the bathroom. The most common age for going to summer camps is usually between 8 and 9 years old.
• Compare the camps and assess the value for money. Good activities and excursions, as well as the quality of the food, the number of monitors available, or the type of accommodation, all increase the price, but ensure a certain quality. A basketball school is not the same as a multi-sport camp, if what your child is interested in is basketball.
• Choose the duration of the camp based on the theme and the age of your children. If it's their first time going to camp and you have a very limited budget, the option of one week is quite interesting. The standard length of time is usually two weeks, but for language immersion camps, longer stays are recommended.
• Looking for entities with a long history of organizing camps is a sign of experience and, therefore, of success.
• Another key factor in choosing a camp is the recommendation from trusted people. If you have family members or friends who have sent their children to camps, ask them about their experience - their opinion will surely help you in making your decision.

What type of camp to choose for your child? Fortunately, the variety of camps available today allows children and their parents to choose the theme that interests them the most.

Urban camps

Urban camps are those that carry out activities, usually on school premises during school hours, with children returning home in the afternoon. This is a very good option for children between 3 and 6 years old.

Multi-adventure camps

Every day will be an adventure! Multi-adventure camps have a more general theme and the activities they offer are of all kinds; zip lines, kayaking, canoeing, hiking. And the best part is that they are always surrounded by nature.

Music camps

Music camps are aimed at children who are passionate about music. Most of the activities carried out are musical, although they also do outdoor activities.

Science and technology camps

More and more frequent are this type of camps where children learn while having fun. The activities they do revolve around science and technology, always under the supervision of qualified monitors.

Language camps

This type of camp allows children to immerse themselves in a second language with native monitors. The most common ones are English camps, where in addition to learning the language, they will also participate in different activities, but there are also camps for French, German, and other languages.

Sports camps

They are generally focused on a single sport, but there are also some that combine several sports. They are usually organized by sports clubs for the children who are part of the club during the academic year. They also organize events between other teams in the same category to promote passion for that sport among other children.

These are the most common types of camps, but new ones focused on specific themes are constantly emerging, such as arts camps (theater, dance, film...) or cooking camps, driven by the popularity of current cooking programs. Which camp will you send your children to? Are you aware of other types of camps?