Articles

A Complete List of Questions to Ask Your Special Needs Summer Camp Provider

by Joe Smith A Special Camp for Special Kids

Undoubtedly, summer camps have a life-changing impact on children and offer numerous opportunities for growth and development. However, these camps are especially beneficial for children with specific needs. To ensure the best camping experience choosing the right special needs summer camp that suits your child’s needs and requirements is a must.

You might have read in various articles that say you must ask relevant questions to your camp provider. But now, the problem is what these questions are. If you’re searching for the perfect summer camp for your special needs child for the first time, then you might not have any idea about these questions.

Once you list down the potential providers for summer programs for kids with special needs, you may ask the questions given below to make the right decision. With these questions, you will be able to determine the camp that fits your child’s needs and interests.

Questions related to camp and its requirements

       When is the last date to submit applications?

       What are the timings for opening and closing gates at the summer camp?

       Is there any specific dress code that children have to follow?

       Do you comply with local and state health standards?

       Is your summer program designed to fulfill the needs of special needs children?

     Do you offer a program for children with physical disabilities?

       Will you provide children with transportation facilities for moving to and fro the camp?

     Do you have the American Camping Association accreditation?

Questions related to the camp staff

       What criteria do you follow when hiring camp counselors in terms of education, training, and experience? 

       What roles does your staff have in the summer camp?

       Do you hire counselors for a short period or permanently?

       What is your counselors-to-campers ratio?

       Do you have any medical professionals like a nurse or doctor just in case? 

Questions related to facilities

       What types of facilities do you offer campers at the camp?

       What is the overall condition of the toilet and shower facilities?

       How many campers do you house in a particular program?

       Do you have a well-equipped infirmary on campus?

Questions related to other considerations

       Are you insured?

       Do you have any insurance policies that cover your campers?

       What type of activities does your camp involve?

       Do you have a highly structured and formal program or flexible? 

       What does the camp fees cover?

       Is there any scholarship or fee reduction programs?

Well, these are some questions you may ask your summer camp provider, and depending on the answers, you can choose the most suitable option. As a thumb rule, never hesitate to ask anything you feel is essential before sending your special needs child.

Are you searching for an experienced provider that offers camp for special needs kids? Then your search ends with Camp Lee Mar. Get in touch with their experts to know more. 


Sponsor Ads


About Joe Smith Innovator   A Special Camp for Special Kids

6 connections, 0 recommendations, 65 honor points.
Joined APSense since, February 11th, 2019, From Lackawaxen, United States.

Created on Oct 1st 2020 01:45. Viewed 247 times.

Comments

No comment, be the first to comment.
Please sign in before you comment.