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for sessions of 3, 6 or 9
weeks. Lorraine and Arnie
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311 S. MAIN ST.
DOWNTOWN ROYAL OAK
(810) 547-2352
26463 HOOVER
HOOVER-11 CENTER
(810) 756-0404
981 WEST HURON
M-59 N. OF TELEGRAPH
(810) 681-5277 .
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Questions To Ask
Camp Directors
hen you're looking for
a camp, every item
you can think to ask
about is important.
Before you talk with a director,
make a list of questions. If possi-
ble, try to visit the camp when
it is in operation before you make
your final selection. This will give
you and your child the opportu-
nity to see the programs and phi-
losophy of the camp in action.
Here are important items to
consider when you meet with the
camp staff. Some of these ques-
tions come from the American
Camping Association's Guide to
Accredited Camps. Many of the
answers are based on the Amer-
ican Camping Association's stan-
dards program.
What is the background of
the director? The camp's direc-
tor should possess a bachelor's
degree, have completed in-service
training within the past three
years and have at least 16 weeks
of camp administrative experi-
ence before assuming the re-
sponsibilities of director.
What is the camp's philos-
ophy? Many camps promote
competition and healthy rivalry
among camp teams, as reflected
in team sports. For many this is
pure fun. Some parents feel
learning to be competitive at an
early age teaches essential sur-
vival skills. However, other par-
ents and educators are in favor
of cooperative learning. Non-
competitive methods have been
shown to encourage young peo-
ple to learn more, retain it longer,
plus develop greater self-esteem
and appreciation for others.
Knowing your child's personali-
ty and learning style are valuable
in selecting the right approach.
What is the ratio of coun-
selors to campers? The ratio
should be based upon the ages of
the children and must take into
account the special needs of the
campers. For severely mentally
disabled campers, a ratio of one
staff to one camper is required.
For non-disabled resident
campers, ratios can range from
one staff for every six campers
ages 6 to 8; one staff for every
eight campers ages 9 to 14; and
one staff for every ten campers
ages 15 to 17. For day camps the
ratios are: one staff for every eight
campers ages 6 to 8; one staff for
every 10 campers ages 9 to 14;
and one staff for every 12
campers ages 15 to 17.
What is the transportation
system? Campers are usually
transported by vans or buses.
Find out what type of vehicles are
used and how often they are in-
spected by qualified mechanics.
Ask the director to describe the
camp's driver training and ongo-
ing safety awareness programs.
What are the ages of the
counselors? Among the coun-
seling/program staff, 80 percent
or more should be 18 years or old-
er. Any counselor under 18 must
be at least two years older than
the camper he is supervising.
What percentage of the
staff return each year? Some
staff turnover is natural due to
college graduation, etc. Most
camps have between 40 and 60
percent of staff return each year.
If the rate is lower, find out why.
What percentage of the
campers return each year?
While every camp is clearly not
right for every person, a large
number of returning campers
usually indicates a high level of
satisfaction with the camp's pro-
gramming and operation.
How are special needs han.-
died? If your child has special re-
quirements, ask about provisions
and facilities. Is there a nurse? A
designated place to store insulin
or allergy medicine?
Are references available?
Generally, this is one of the best
techniques of checking on a
camp's reputation and service
record. Directors of ACA Accred-
ited Camps are happy to provide
references. 0
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T
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read every issue, typically spending an hour with it each week. When's the last time you had
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winning staff.
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