Summer Tips - Are Young Kids Fit for Summer Camps?

Summer camps can be like heaven to kids when the correct match is made. But when a poor match between prospective camper and camp is made, it can be a long summer for everyone involved, and kids are bored with it.

Some parents may be unaware of it but sometimes they select a bad camp match for their son or daughter. For example choosing an overnight camp for a child that is too young or too immature to handle separation from parent. Although in fairness, a child could enjoy swimming, crafts or tennis which can increase the enjoyment level and reduce the annoyance quotient for the duration of the child's stay.

Kids like to feel like they belong and kids are notorious for having little patience for things that are unpleasant.
When kids go to camp where they don't know anyone, even one day can seem like an eternity. And if you have ever had that experience of spending 8 hours (or 24) totally alone you certainly don't want to put yourself in position to have to endure that kind of thing again.

Knowing some of the reasons why kids might hate summer camp in advance can help parents to respond to their children's protests with sensitivity and understanding. If they don't enjoy the camp, why not spend time together the whole summer?