{"id":5646,"date":"2021-05-20T18:08:02","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T18:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catalinaislandcamps.com\/?p=5646"},"modified":"2022-11-15T22:06:58","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T22:06:58","slug":"when-choosing-a-summer-camp-dont-make-these-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catalinaislandcamps.com\/when-choosing-a-summer-camp-dont-make-these-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"When Choosing a Summer Camp, Don\u2019t Make These Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

You decide to send your kid to sleepaway camp<\/a> and of course, you want to make the best choice possible, right?\u00a0 To help you achieve that goal, here\u2019s a helpful list of things <\/span>not<\/b> to do:<\/span><\/p>\n

What Not to Do When Sending Your Child to Summer Camp<\/h2>\n

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Sending Your Child Where Their Best Friend Goes to Summer Camp<\/h3>\n

A common mistake parents make is to pick a camp <\/span>only<\/span> because<\/span><\/i> that\u2019s where your kid\u2019s best friend is going.\u00a0 While it might be great<\/a> and amazing from your kid\u2019s point of view to spend all summer with his\/her very best friend, parents really ought to consider saying \u201cno.\u201d Summers are a unique opportunity for <\/span>kids to expand their network of friends<\/span>, expand their interests, and <\/span>strengthen their social skills<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you send your kid to a summer camp <\/span>only<\/span> because their really good friend is going to that camp, you are unintentionally depriving them of an important opportunity for growth. Sure, BFFs can go to the same camp<\/a>!\u00a0 But the primary consideration shouldn\u2019t be for that reason alone.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Not Pushing Your Child Out Of Their Comfort Zone<\/h3>\n

Another common mistake parents might make is to keep kids right in the middle of their comfort zones. Younger children are especially resistant to any type of change.\u00a0 You know the drill:\u00a0 they want to hear the same story at bedtime; they want to eat the same foods for dinner, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Same old, same old, however, doesn\u2019t <\/span>expand a child\u2019s growth opportunities<\/span><\/a>. Kids grow when they\u2019re challenged. New experiences, fresh opportunities, an expanded circle of friends, and an encouragement to think and problem-solve outside a kid\u2019s comfort zone are what great summer camps offer!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Picking a Camp That Doesn\u2019t Align With Your Child\u2019s Interests<\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t send your kid to coding camp when she wants to be in a kayak or strengthen her archery skills. You want your child to be engaged, so look for a camp that meets those needs, offering growth and challenges at the same time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Talk to your kid about what they want to do this summer, offer some thoughts of your own, and look for a summer camp that can help fit that set of interests. Does she really want to be outside? Then consider summer camps with <\/span>physical activities, water sports, nature programs, etc.<\/span><\/a> Is he always coming up with new ideas to design and build stuff?\u00a0 Then maybe a camp that lets kids use 3D printers or that teaches coding is a good choice. While variety and personal growth are the big picture goal, the more a summer camp aligns with your kid\u2019s interests, the more likely they are to throw themselves into it and truly thrive<\/span>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Searching For A PERFECT Summer Camp<\/h3>\n

Do not stress about finding the perfect, perfect, perfect camp. Do you know why? There is no one such thing. Yes, you want to find a summer camp your kid will love, but don\u2019t stress about it.<\/span> Do responsible research<\/span><\/a> but don\u2019t let it overwhelm you. There are so many fantastic summer camp options out there for kids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At the same time, spaces in camps are limited, so you don\u2019t want to wait too long before you book a session, but at the same time you shouldn\u2019t panic if your first choice is not available. Whatever you do, consider your kid\u2019s interests, be willing to push comfort zone boundaries, and know that you are making a great choice by giving your kid a chance to grow in so many ways by providing this opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Catalina Island Camps<\/h2>\n

Check out Catalina Island Camps, a summer camp in Southern California<\/a>. View <\/span>our program offerings<\/span><\/a> and learn more<\/a> about summer on Catalina Island! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You decide to send your kid to sleepaway camp and of course, you want to make the best choice possible, right?\u00a0 To help you achieve that goal, here\u2019s a helpful list of things not to do: What Not to Do When Sending Your Child to Summer Camp Sending Your Child Where Their Best Friend Goes […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4931,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5646","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-summer-camp","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nMistakes Parents Make Choosing A Camp | Catalina Island Camps<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Choosing the right summer camp can be a stressful process. Learn some mistakes parents make when choosing a camp. 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