Oaklee's Family Guide Spring 2015 | Page 12

By Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool Tips for Choosing a Summer Day Camp By Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool If you are considering enrolling your child in summer camp, it’s never too early to begin learning about the different options. Reputations and word of mouth are meaningful resources; however, a terrific match for one child and family might not be the best match for your child or family. The best advice is to think about your child’s interests and temperament, and make a list of camp features that are most important to your family and child. Below are some helpful questions parents often ask when gathering information about camps. For a full list, view this Choosing a Summer Camp Checklist. Application Process: • What is the camp schedule? • What are the opening and closing dates? Tuition and Fees: • What are the tuition and registration fees? What is included? • What is the refund policy? Health and Safety: • Who licenses the camp? Is the license current? • Are counselors or other camp staff required to be certified in CPR and First Aid? Spring 2015 12 Oaklee’s Family GuideTM for Chicagoland