My kids have never been to camp.” I almost spewed my drink when the mom of seven told me she doesn’t see the value of sending kids to camp. “Really?” My answer was short but my mind was reeling as I assessed what her kids miss each summer by never experiencing camp. I couldn’t help myself as I began to pontificate on the value of camp.
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Many families have become more mindful of their budgets during challenging economic times and you may be among those wondering whether you can afford camp for your kids this year. But did you know that there’s a camp for virtually every budget, with financial assistance available?
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What are residential camps? Residential camps, also called overnight camps or sleepaway camps, offer kids the unique opportunity to stay at the camp of their choice for as little as a week or as long as a month or more. Overnight campers are able to stay in-residence with other children their age in cabins or tents under the supervision of older counsellors and remain immersed in their camp experience from the time they arrive to their last day.
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Did you know that there are special-needs camps offering a range of services that meet the needs of children with specific physical, emotional, behavioral or medical challenges? Some of these camps focus on children with cancer or other medical conditions; others have programs for children with autism or attention deficit disorder.
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