Send Your Kids to Summer Camp with Confidence

It's summer, and your children are out of school for a few months. They still need something to do, though, and you want your children to be safe, happy, and not pestering you all the time. Summer camps serve all of these purposes handily, but there are so many different types of camp out there that it can be difficult to know which one is the best for your children.

The team at Tips on Trips and Camps have nearly 150 combined years of experience as camp advisors and even more as counselors, teachers, and even camp directors. They take calls and send brochures/DVDs to inquisitive parents on a daily basis. You may learn more about this group at tipsontripsandcamps.com.

The first step in finding the right camp is in knowing what type of camp is best for your children. Most camps, especially for the younger campers, fall into one of two categories: traditional sleep-away camps and specialty camps. Both types usually last at least a week, but traditional sleep-away camps can last much longer - up to eight weeks, in fact. While traditional camps contain a wide variety of athletic, aquatic, and artistic activities, you may want to consider specialty camps if your child has a more focused interest like dance, football, or computers.

While many camps welcome campers of all walks of life, a select few focus on children with special needs or backgrounds. For children with physical or mental handicaps, you'll want to find a special needs camp with counselors experienced in more than just how to hike properly. If you want to make sure your children get the right religious experience, you'll find camps dedicated to certain religions and denominations.

Camps for older teens are good, too, but the team at Tips on Trips and Camps can guide your older children to a summer program different from the old camping experience. Tours and expeditions can take your teen across the country or even to another continent. You could also let your teenagers give back through a community service program where they spend a few weeks with another family in a completely different culture.

Whatever you decide is best for your children, determining the best one can be difficult. Do you want them closer to home or are you comfortable being states or even countries apart? How much are you willing to spend? Just how long should their adventure be? Through a service like Tips on Trips and Camps, you can be sure your child's summer won't be a bummer. Get information on summer camps and Sleepover Camps programs for kids and teens. Here you will find tips on trips and camps, brochures and videos for Overnight Camps.