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CloseMy most memorable moments at summer camp are the most random things, like...

...a spur-of-the-moment bowling game using oranges and paper cups in the dorm hallway and making up songs about squirrels.

They're the "you-just-had-to-be-there" moments.

Summers are a time for freedom and adventure—why spend them lying around the house? There's a summer camp for just about any interest you have.

How long gone?

Your room for the night.

When choosing a camp, first decide when and how long you want to be there. Not all summer camps involve staying overnight. These are called day camps. (Makes sense, right?) Camp for a Day

Daycamps may be just one session or multiple days that you return for.

Day camp is a good option because it is less expensive than an overnight camp and is easier to fit into a busy schedule.

It's a great way to try something new when you're not sure if you will like it.

If the day camp you want to attend is too far to travel to each day from your house, consider staying with a relative or friend that lives closer.

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The other option is resident, or overnight, camps. They range from just one overnight to a couple of consecutive weeks or more.

I've been to both resident and day camps. I prefer resident camps because I can get more immersed in the camp experience, but day camps can be fun too.

Look at the camp brochures.

If Kitty Will Let You!

My kitty always parks on whatever I'm most interested in.

I don't want to share any specific brochures with you because I don't know where you live.

But here's something that's fun: try this activity sometime with your friends. Make your own wacky summer camp brochures.Close

What'ya gonna do?

The classic wilderness setting often comes to mind when we hear the words “summer camp,” but there are many more choices than that.

Different interests, different camps
Music camp's my choice
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There are camps that focus on:

• Sports
• Music
• The arts
• Scouts
• Church
• 4-H

and plenty of other things, including academics if you want!

For me, music camp's a way to prepare for a concert.

Read the camp brochures! A lot of camps may offer activities that match some of your interests.

I enjoy playing clarinet and hanging out with my friends. I chose a music camp where we practiced our instruments during the day and took trips at night.

Clarinet player by day, traveler by night

Some of our trip options were going to a small amusement park, a movie, bowling, swimming, and shopping.

I go to a church camp that involves so many of the things I love: faith, water activities, arts and crafts, games, and singing crazy songs.

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Find the right camp

Find out more!

For more information...

To find more camping opportunities, use an on-line search engine to look for camps in your area.

The American Camp Association accredits many camps. Check out their find a camp page.

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A good way to find the perfect camp is by talking to a friend who has been to camp. He or she is likely to know your interests and give you an inside scoop as to what a particular camp is really like.

Don't be afraid to ask your coaches, teachers and parents either. They may know of a camp that focuses on something you like doing.

Keep your eyes and ears open for camp flyers or somebody talking about a camp that may interest you.

Of course, after you have found the perfect camp, you have to pay for it...

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