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Summer Camp Information on the Web |
SourceSchwab Foundation for Learning ForumsRaising our KidsRelated ArticlesNICHCY- Directories of Summer Camps For Children WInformation and news releases furnished by the members of Schwab Foundation for Learning, who are responsible for their fact and content. |
A great summer camp experience creates memories that can last a lifetime. Choosing the best camp for your child, however, can be a real challenge. Parents interested in learning more about the wide range of summer camps and programs available both nationally and internationally can find a wealth of information online. The following are what we consider to be the best, most comprehensive directories of summer programs available on the Web, along with a couple of helpful articles on what to look for when selecting a camp for your child.
Camp DirectoriesKidsCamp: Learning Disabled and ADD Camps http://www.kidscamps.com/special_needs/learning_disab_add.html There are over 150 camps in the KidsCamp database, which is searchable by geographic location, state, gender, religion, session length, and keyword. The database includes Canada, and provides detailed information about each program, including price, as well as links to camp websites where available. Brent's Index of Cool Disability Summer Camps http://www.geocities.com/Pipeline/Halfpipe/6009/campindex.html This site was created by an individual rather than an organization. Camp information is presented alphabetically by state, although not all states are represented. Camps listed in the index cover all types of disabilities, including developmental and physical disabilities. Prices are not always provided. The constant pop-up menus and advertisements that characterize Geocities websites can be a real irritant when using this site, but there is a good amount of information available here. Camp Channel's Camp Search http://www.campchannel.com/docs/campsearch.html Another large summer camp database, with information on camps located around the world. Camp Channel focuses primarily on non-specialized camps, but "learning disabilities" is a search option. Intercamp http://www.intercamp.com/directory/search.html This database stands out for the many detailed search options it offers, including gender, type, special needs (including learning disabilities), specific price range, program length, and more. Primary geographic focus is on the United States.
Articles on Camp Selection"Tips for Choosing a Summer Camp Program for Your LD Child" by Ann Cathcart http://www.ldonline.org/whats_new/camp_tips.html This is a well-written, informative article from the LD Online website. Ann Cathcart is the mother of an LD child who runs her own summer camp program in Vail, Colorado. She provides insightful, easy-to-understand advice. "What to Look For in Camp Programs" from Brent's Index of Cool Disability Summer Camps http://www.geocities.com/Pipeline/Halfpipe/6009/summercampfaq.html More thorough in scope than the Cathcart article, this pamphlet covers questions about staff, facilities, health emergencies, meals and more. |
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