Is your child off to camp? Before your child goes, make sure you get answers to these questions:
- What is the staff-to-camper ratio?
- What is the background and experience of the camp director? Staff members?
- Is staff paid or volunteer?
- What kind of training does staff receive?
- How many children will be in my child's group?
- What medical care is available on site?
- Will the camp dispense medication if needed?
- What kinds of activities will my child do?
- Does everything take place at camp, or will my child be leaving camp ground?
- What are the safety protocols the camp has in place?
- How does the camp handle behavioral and discipline issues?
- Is there tuition assistance?
- Are there special services like speech, occupational or physical therapy, and do they cost extra?