Camp an Institution
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Summer Camp have been an American institution since the early’00′s. In the early days camp was all about getting youngsters out of city life and enjoying the clean cool air of the country while learning camping skills.
Today, summer camp has progressed from campfires to computer screens and from nature trails to rollerblade rinks. In fact, many of today’s camp programs take place in the heart of the city.
Children still need to make their summer break productive. So even with all those new types of summer camps, the essence and the purpose of camp remains the same. Quality summer camp that teach skills but is even more concerned with the personal development and maturity of each child. Camp provides a fun and non pressured environment which endure a child’s increase in self-esteem, self-confidence, independence, making friends and leadership. These are life skills that all children can benefit from and will last a lifetime.
Nationally, nearly 12,000 summer camp programs exist with nearly 8 million children participating summer camp each and every year. The ACA (American Camp Association) is industry organization that accredits summer camps. They are also responsible for giving gives us these figures. It seems that that families are rediscovering the many benefits camp gives our children.
One can find camps that specialize in rollerblading, space, football, soccer, tennis, computer, academics, traveling, nature, world peace, weight loss, art, and much more. Yet, traditional
Summer Kids Camp still continue to provide a well rounded program despite the many special interest camps available.
There is wide variation in cost, with camp prices to suit almost every budget. Generally, programs run by organizations like churches and YMCA/YWCA tend to be less expensive than private or independent summer camp. Local government agencies such as city and county parks are the most reasonable. Day camps can range from $200 to $1000 per week, while overnight experiences range from $400 to $1200 per week.
Clearly, no single camp meets the needs of all children. Choosing the right summer camp for your child should be a matter of careful research. We hope that his website will help you prepare and give you assistance in making this summer your child’s best summer yet.
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Swift Nature Camp is a non-competitive, traditional coed Overnight Summer Camp. Boys and Girls Ages 6-15 enjoy nature, animals and camp fun. Swift specializes in programs for the first time camper as well as adventures for teens. Jeff and Lonnie Lorenz have been the owners since’96.
