The first step to ensure that our children can have a satisfactory experience full of learning is to choose the right residential or urban camp to spend the summer.
Our experience tells us that making the wrong choice of camp can spoil what should initially be an unforgettable experience from a positive point of view, rather than an unforgettable experience because of the negative aspects.
What to choose: a residential or urban camp?
Parents often have doubts about whether it is better to choose an urban residential camp for their children. The most common question is: which is the most ideal camp for my child?
In addition, many guardians and parents want to know which are the steps to take to make the right choice of an ideal camp for their children or students.
No matter if this camp is located in a rural area or in the city, it is necessary to know the factors to make the right choice. This article will go deeper into this topic.
Aspects to consider when deciding between a residential or urban camp.
One of the most important aspects to consider when deciding between a residential or urban camp is the maturity of the child and the needs of the family.
Urban camps, also called day camps, are usually the bridge to residential camps. Basically, most of the children and youth who participate in residential camps have already been part of an urban camp.
Important tip for making your choice.
At Etheria Trips we suggest you to consider the age of the child to make the right choice. It is recommended that children under 7 years old can have their first experience in an urban camp. Children 8 years and older are more prepared to start an adventure in a residential camp.
Of course, this is not a rule, it is only a recommendation. The reason for this recommendation is that children 8 years and older are already mentally prepared to spend a longer period of time away from their families. Also at this age they can benefit more from camp experiences, including important values such as autonomy and independence.
Now, to answer the question related to choosing the right summer camp (regardless of the theme), we will show you 4 valuable recommendations, and if you follow them, you will be able to choose the perfect camp according to your child’s particular needs.
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Residential or urban camp: Consider the child’s maturity.
In order to choose a summer camp correctly, you should consider the child’s maturity. Although we have suggested an estimated age, we understand that maturity does not only depend on age. So how can you determine the child’s maturity?
Some questions are really helpful in order to determine maturity: is my child mentally prepared to go away from home for a week or more? Is this the first-time attending camp or has he/she attended before?
These questions will give you a better idea about the choice of a camp, and the estimated time our child will be there. At Etheria Trips, we have several options adapted to different schedules and types of camps for each particular case.
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Objectives
Another excellent way to choose between a residential or urban camp, or simply to make the right selection about any summer camp, is to set objectives.
Briefly, we must know exactly what we want the camp to contribute to our child’s education. You may ask yourself questions such as: Does my child want to learn a sport? learn a new language? develop social skills? learn values and responsibility? learn to do a new activity?
Answering these questions honestly will give you a guide that will allow you to choose the right camp for your child’s needs or natural talents.
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The schedule and duration of the camp.
If you have already made the decision that your son or daughter can attend a residential camp, and you have already considered the goals you want to achieve, the next step is to choose the right schedule.
The schedule is very important, and to choose the best one you can ask yourself the following questions: is a day camp or a full-time camp better for my child? Depending on the circumstances and needs of our children, we may select week-long camps, or even consider longer camps of up to a full month.
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Activities carried out in the camps.
Lastly, a very important factor in choosing a camp is to consider the interests of our children. This point is closely related to number 2.
To get a better idea of which camp to choose, you can ask yourself the following questions: Does my child like sports or theater? Does my child need a lot of physical activity or is he/she a quiet child?
Questions like these can only be answered by parents based on the child’s personality. By answering them, you will have a clear idea of the type of camp to choose according to the theme. An excellent recommendation is to include the child in this decision.
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