| How To Choose A Summer Camp- Monday 04 December, 2006 |
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Making a Wise Choice
What Do You and Your Child Want?
Type of Camp
Cost
Size
Location
Programs & Activities
Special Needs
Identifying the Camps
Choosing the Best Camp for Your Child
MAKING A WISE CHOICE
Choosing a summer camp program for your child involves some important research. Because the camp experience will have significant impact on your child's life, it’s important for parents to learn to choose a camp wisely. Many parents can benefit from guidance in this area. For example, some parents may send a child to a camp they attended without considering how the camp may have changed or the differences between the parent's and the child's needs and desires. In other cases, children go to a camp that a friend has enjoyed, assuming they will enjoy it too. All too often, this assumption proves wrong.READ MORE... |
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| How to Camp With Minimum Impact- Monday 04 December, 2006 |
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* STEP 1: Plan ahead. Most wilderness use occurs on summer weekends. You'll get more out of your experience and minimize crowd problems if you avoid peak travel times.
* STEP 2: Learn about the local regulations and the ecology of the area you plan to visit to ensure that you're fully aware of how to camp properly.
* STEP 3: Wear soft-soled shoes rather than hard-soled mountain boots when walking on sensitive trails.
* STEP 4: If you must leave established trails, try not to walk in single file and make a new trail. Spread your group out and spread your impact so the wilderness can recover naturally.
* STEP 5: Avoid building fires. This will prevent unsightly fire rings.
* STEP 6: Keep quiet and keep a clean camp.
* STEP 7: Do all dishes and bodily necessities at least 200 feet away from lakes and streams to avoid contaminating the water supply.
* STEP 8: Pack out everything that you take in, including toilet paper.
* STEP 9: Avoid interfering with the wildlife.READ MORE.... |
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