Top Child Development Expert Offers Tips on Selecting the Right Summer Camp for Your Child
Top Child Development Expert Dr. Vicki Folds, Ed.D. Offers Parenting Tips for Finding the Perfect Summer Camp Fit
Delray Beach, Fla. (PRWEB) June 8, 2009 -- With temperatures rising and summer quickly approaching, many parents have begun seeking the perfect summer camp to best suit their child's needs. Though there are numerous summer camp options, the most important factor for any parent should be the comfort and preference of their child.
Dr. Vicki Folds, Ed.D., Children of America Educational Childcare
"There are so many fun summer camp opportunities that many parents feel overwhelmed by the possibilities," says Dr. Vicki Folds, vice president of education and professional development for Children of America Educational Childcare. "Parents need to choose a summer camp that will help their children grow and thrive while supporting their individual interests."
Dr. Folds recommends considering the following criteria for your summer camp checklist:
Ask your child's opinion
Involve your child in the process by asking what types of activities they are interested in pursuing, such as music, sports or drama. Find camps that best fit your child's interest and choose the perfect one together. Camps like Children of America's Camp WOW, which provides a spectrum of activities including swimming, skating, museum and zoo visits and so much more, are certain to pique your child's curiosity.
Don't be afraid to make special requests
Children with special needs should have the same opportunities to enjoy summer camp. Ask whether or not the program of your choice has the special certifications or accreditations needed to accommodate your child.
Inform staff of potential issues
Communicate with camp directors of any food or environmental allergies prior to the first day of the program. This will ensure all staff members attending to your child are properly trained in CPR and First Aid and are adequately equipped to handle allergic reactions.
Be vigilant
If your child needs additional supervision, be sure to research the adult-to-child ratio of your desired summer camp. Ask how many children each adult oversees and if children are divided into groups by age or gender. Also ask how staff will handle off-campus activities as you want to ensure your child's safety at all times.
Form a buddy system
If you are the parent of a shy child, talk to other parents in your carpool or community to find out if any other children are attending the same program. Having a friend at the same camp will help enhance your child's experience while reassuring you, the parent, they are having a good time.
About Dr. Vicki Folds, Ed.D.
Dr. Vicki Folds,Ed.D. is vice president of education and professional development for Children of America in Delray Beach, Fla. She is one of the nation's leading child development experts with 35 years of hands-on research and experience and several published childcare books including "Tray Tasking" and "Three Step Tray Tasking." Dr. Folds is currently on the National Association for the Education of Young Children's (NAEYC) Consulting Editors Panel and reviews articles for its Young Children Journal as well as future books for publication.
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