Anne Shore Camp Providers
Choosing the Right Camp
Picking the right camp is an exciting step—and your child should be part of the process! The more ownership they feel, the more successful (and happy) they’ll be at camp. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you explore your options together.
Questions to Ask Yourself (and Your Child)
- Distance from home: Do we want something near by or farther away?
- Session duration: Is a shorter stay best, or are we ready for a longer adventure?
- Camp style: Do we prefer a coed or single-gender camp? Or a specialty camp with a specific focus?
- Daily schedule: Will activities be assigned by the camp or chosen by my child? Which structure would they enjoy more?
- Facilities: What kind of living setup would my child feel most comfortable in: cabins, dorms or tents? What about amenities like electricity or bathrooms in the sleeping area?
- Waterfront access: Does the camp have a lake, a pool or both?
Other Considerations
- Fees and extras: Are there additional costs for uniforms, canteen, private lessons, trips or services like medication distribution, laundry or luggage transport?
- Values and philosophy: Does the camp’s mission and philosophy reflect my own family’s values?
- Communication: How will the camp stay in touch with me, and how can I communicate with my child while they’re away?
All Anne Shore Sleep-Away Camp (ASC) Program providers are accredited by the American Camp Association, ensuring a high standard of safety, programming and care. The participating camps are not endorsed by the ASC Program. All information herein is subject to change.