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1. Frequently Asked Questions
About Your Child's Summer Day Camp Experience

2. A beloved American tradition, summer day camp offers kids
plenty of fun in the sun with exciting activities from group games
to swimming, boating and arts and crafts.

3. Following are a few of the questions parents frequently ask
about day camp.

4. How do I choose the right
summer day camp
for my child?

5. When choosing a camp, look at the types of activities offered
and think about what your child enjoys and might like to try.

6. Some kids thrive on lots of sports, while others might like
to choose from a range of different kinds of activities
from drama to arts.

7. Some camps offer option of half or full day, so if your youngster
is a little on the young end, a half session might be perfect.

8. Talk to friends, review different camp websites and make
the summer camp choice a family affair, being sure to consult
your child.

9. What should my child
bring to day camp?

10. Most camps issue a list of daily
necessities for campers,
often including a lunch
and a backpack containing
a bathing suit …

11. … towel and complete change
of clothes including underwear
and sneakers.

12. A water bottle, sun screen
and snack may also be brought
each day.

13. What should be left
at home?

14. While lists of forbidden items vary from camp to camp,
most do not allow kids to use electronic games, cell phones
or music players during the camp day or on the bus.

15. Not only will kids at day camp be too busy to be distracted
by electronic devices, the potential for loss of these small,
expensive items is best avoided.

16. How are campers placed
in swimming classes?

17. At most camps, the first day
of swim instruction involves
a test to determine placement
according to skills.

18. For kids new to the sport,
swim instructors concentrate
on helping with adjustment
to the water and fundamental
strokes.

19. Don’t worry if your child
is asked to repeat a level
in the beginning …

20. … he or she may just need
to get skills up to a level
that will make further
advancement easier.

21. For the most part, small group
instruction is used.

22. What if my child doesn’t
know anyone at camp?

23. Most camps believe that summer camp is the perfect
place to make new friends.

24. Camp counselors are trained to help kids get to know
each other over the first few days…

25. … and by summer’s end you child will have lots of new
friends to look forward to seeing next summer.

26. This experience also helps kids gain confidence in
meeting new people wherever they are.

27. What should my child
wear to camp?

28. Camp is all about being outdoors and having lively,
messy fun, so old favorite t-shirts and shorts
are perfect attire.

29. Some parents opt to outfit kids in short- or long-sleeved
rash guards for sun protection, and most camps encourage
bringing a second set of clothes and sneakers…

30. … a sweatshirt or windbreaker and a plastic bag
for holding wet bathing suits, towels or clothes.

31. Since flip-flops and sandals can be hazardous during many
camp activities, sneakers are the preferred footwear.

32. What are typical day
camp activities?

33. Depending on the facilities,
summer day camps can offer
a wide range of games, crafts
and activities.

34. Most include some component
of swimming instruction,
traditional sports like soccer …

35. … soft ball and basketball as well
as camp-style group games
like color wars and gaga ball.

36. Some camps also have high and low ropes courses, kayaking,
sailing, horse-back riding, climbing walls, archery
and canoeing.

37. Often there is a more restful period in the afternoon for arts
and crafts or free play.

38. Let your kids enjoy the experience of summer
day camp at Maplewood Summer Day Camp.

39. Experienced staff will keep your child both safe
and busy with arts and crafts, games, water sports,
gymnastics and more.

40. Visit the site at
www.maplewoodyearround.com
to see the fun your child will have
at Maplewood Summer Day Camp.

41. MAPLEWOOD COUNTRY DAY CAMP
& ENRICHMENT CENTER
150 Foundry St. (Route 106)
PO Box 88 (Mailing)
South Easton, MA 02375
Email: info@maplewoodyearround.com
Telephone: (508) 238-2387
FAX: (508) 238-1154