2008 Summer Camp Resources
Looking for summer camp experiences for kids?
With more than 8,500 day and resident camps in the United States , choosing a camp may seem overwhelming. Selecting the right program is often a matter of knowing your options and asking the right questions.
Here's some information to help you find and evaluate camping opportunities.
Web Resources
- StarTribune Summer Camp Guide
- American Camping Association
- KidsCamps.com
- Allen's Guide: Summer Camps & Travel Programs
- CampChannel.com
- Frosts' Summer Camp Guide
- CampPage.com
PDF Resources
- Home Alone: A Parents' Guide
- Ramsey County Supervision Guidelines
- Additional Summer Program Resources
- Approaches to School-Age Child Care
- How to Choose a Camp
- Summer Camp Selection Resources
- Dispelling the Myths About Summer Camp
- Questions to Ask a Camp Director
- Preparing Children for the Summer Camp Experience
- Prescription for Camper Homesickness: Preparation and Patience
- Helping Your Child Cope at Camp
The Minnesota Child Care Resources & Referral Network does not recommend or endorse any programs. We cannot guarantee the quality of any of the summer programs linked from this page and we encourage parents to interview and check references carefully before leaving a child in a care situation. You have the final responsibility for determining which child care arrangement will be best for your child.
The Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network is a member of the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies and is funded in part by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. |
To connect to your local Resource and Referral agency: 1-888-291-9811 Minnesota Child Care Resource & Referral Network Email: info@mnchildcare.org © 2008 Minnesota Child Care Resource & Referral Network
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