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Choosing a camp during a
PANDEMIC By Kimberly Blaker
Whether you're looking for enrichment for your child, a way to keep your kids occupied and supervised while you work, or need a short reprieve from parenting, there's sure to be a summer camp that's the right fit for your child and family. Even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many summer camps will be up and running either offering alternative programs or by following safety protocols to reduce the risk to campers and staff.
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The benefits of summer camp
Summer camp offers kids plenty of benefits, and many kids are thrilled with the idea of going away to summer camp. Still, for some kids, particularly those who are shy, introverted, or homebodies, the thought of going away for a night, let alone a week or more, can cause considerable anxiety. When kids are adamantly opposed, forcing summer camp on them may not be in their best interest. But for kids who are eager – or at least willing to give it a shot without much fuss – summer camp offers opportunities kids may not have elsewhere: fosters independence a place to develop new and lasting friendships development of new skills discovery of new interests and hobbies the opportunity for creative expression a break from being plugged-in daily exercise improves their self-esteem teaches kids to work with others makes them feel part of a community prevents or reduces summer learning loss
Once you've narrowed down some of the criteria, you can begin your search. An excellent place to start is right here in Houston Family Magazine. WE run directories in print & online Feb. - June to familiarize parents with choices in our area. We also host a Camp Fair in April so you can come out to actually meet with the camps in person. It's a great opportunity to get your summer planned in one day! The American Camp Association (ACA) accredits summer camps. So this is another excellent place to look. The ACA educates camp owners and directors in health and safety for both staff and campers as well as program quality. It then accredits camps that meet the ACA's standards.
Next steps to finding the perfect summer camp
Once you've selected a few summer camps that meet your primary criteria, and that fit your child's interests, share the choices with your child to see what excites him or her. Be sure to let your child know upfront that you still need to thoroughly investigate the camp(s) before making a final decision. But do keep your child's choices in mind to ensure your child gets the most out of summer camp. Once you and your child have narrowed the list down to a manageable selection, you'll want to investigate the camps further. There are several things you'll want to consider.
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Is this camp a safe option for my child and family during the pandemic?
Many summer camps use teens to staff the camps. Teens make excellent mentors and can bring liveliness to summer camp programs. However, the programs themselves should be developed by professionals and have professional oversight to ensure kids are getting the most from their camp experience.
How does the camp ensure your child's safety? Find out what kind of safety training the camp provides its staffers. Also, is there staff on hand at all times that knows CPR? What are the camp's procedures in the event your child becomes ill, has an accident, or an emergency?
What is the daily schedule for campers?
Ask for a daily itinerary, so you know your child will be getting everything you and your child anticipate from the program.
What are the rules?
Each camp has its own set of rules. So, find out whether your child is allowed to call you. If it's a summer-long residential camp, can parents come and visit? Can kids bring along a cell phone or electronics? Also, how much money can they bring, and how is it managed?
Don't sweat it
Keep in mind, although there are many great camps, no camp is likely to offer everything precisely the way you want it. Just choose the one that best fits your child and satisfies your most important criteria. Remember, your child will have many summers to come and plenty more opportunities to work in more exciting camp experiences. Houston Family Magazine Camp Directory can be found within this issue and online @HoustonFamilyMagazine.com/camp
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Asia Society Culture Camp ASIASOCIETY.ORG/TEXAS 713.496.9905
Ages 6-17
Asia Society Texas' ExploreAsia camps seek to advance young learners' understanding of the world through fun, interactive, and meaningful activities. Camps are designed to engage students with Asian art, culture, and history.
Building Brains Lego Engineering BUILDINGBRAINS.BIZ 713.204.0770
Ages 3-14
Our camp is designed to strengthen math skills, motor skills, and science skills. Students will develop strong critical thinking skills in the fields of physics, engineering, and fine motor skills because we use Legos to build simple machines while incorporating math concepts such as Pythagoras’ Theorem.
Code Ninjas - Sugar Land CODENINJAS.COM 281.456.3010
Ages 5 - 14
Code Ninjas offers a range of programs for many age groups where they learn to code. We shift kid’s mindsets from consuming to producing technology. Kids have fun, parents see results.
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Language Kids World
Ages 8 -12
LANGUAGEKIDS.COM 281.565.1388 Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Sign Language and English Immersion Summer Camps by Language Kids World
Lone Star Flight Museum LONESTARFLIGHT.ORG 346.708.2517
Ages 11-17
This Spring Break…our Camps have merit! For scouts ages 11-17. Scout programs include Aviation, Electronics, Engineering, Weather, and American Heritage merit badges. For scouts ages 11-17. Dates: March 14-19. Visit LoneStarFlight.org for details!
Russian School of Mathematics RUSSIANSCHOOL.COM 346.704.0374
Ages 5-15
K-12 students can choose from a variety of online or in-person math courses reinforce your knowledge or seek out extra challenge! Courses open in June (June 6-July 14) and are offered over a 6-week session, with 2 classes per week.
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Texas Story Camp
Ages 9 - 12
THEBRYANMUSEUM.ORG GALVESTON 409. 632.7685
Explore history, art, and ecology! Tour The Bryan Museum galleries including a behind-the-scenes look at our upcoming exhibit Of Birds and Texas and create some fabulous art projects.
Texas Story Camp
Ages 9-12
THEBRYANMUSEUM.ORG HOUSTON 713.893.1461
Calling all student writers! Join us for a week of adventure and hands-on discovery as we explore Houston's history. Get inspired and share stories through writing, drawing, and acting!
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Cordovan Art School CORDOVANARTSCHOOL.COM 512.275.4040
Ages 5-16
Get in the "ART ZONE" at CORDOVAN ART SCHOOL this Spring & Summer with the best creative art camps in the Houston area! Select from over 40 themed camps and experience mixed media of all kinds! 4 LOCATIONS around Houston
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Cooking With a Twist COOKINGWITHATWISTHOUSTON.COM 713.574.9371
Ages 7-16
A Cooking Camp filled with culinary learning & fun! Our Kids Camp is designed for kids ages 7-16 who are passionate about cooking and creating culinary masterpieces. SPRING BREAK CAMP & SUMMER CAMP 2022
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School of Rock Clearlake, Sugarland, Tomball CLEARLAKE.SCHOOLOFROCK.COM 281.218.7625
Ages 4 - 18
SUGARLAND.SCHOOLOFROCK.COM 832.939.8788 CHAMPIONFOREST.SCHOOLOFROCK.COM 281-246.4475
Send your kid to the ultimate summer music experience at School of Rock! Summer Music Camps are the perfect way to spend your summer break, where students learn to play songs through live performances like real musicians. School of Rock offers amazing Music Camps for musicians of all skill levels for guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, ukulele, songwriting and vocals. Call today or sign up on our website!
ADVANCE IN MATH
this Summer The Russian School of Mathematics is an award-winning, afterschool math enrichment program. We use the rigorous study of mathematics as a vehicle to develop our students’ math fluency, intellect, and character, empowering them for life. RSM – Houston (346) 704-0374
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Spring/Summer Camp Directory Houston Arboretum HOUSTONARBORETUM.ORG 713.681.8433
Camp Allen CAMPALLEN.ORG 936.825.7175
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Camp Champions
CAMPHUAWNI.COM 936.254.3223
OVERNIGHT
Ages 8-18
Situated on 1,100 acres just an hour outside Houston, Camp Allen provides a fun & unique environment for young people to cultivate friendships, experience personal growth and learn about Jesus Christ.
CAMPCHAMPIONS.COM 830.598.2571
OVERNIGHT
Ages 4-12
Head to the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center for fun-filled, week-long camps that explore the natural world through active, hands-on indoor and outdoor adventures.
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Ages 5 - 17
Camp Champions has created a tradition of excellence since 1967. With the facility and staff expected from a top overnight summer camp, Champions is distinguished by its focus on building strong kids. One, two or three-week sessions available for ages 5-17.
Camp Huawni
Ages 6 - 17
Nestled in the Piney Woods of E Texas, Camp Huawni is a traditional, throwback summer camp for boys and girls. We’ve crafted exceptional summers since 1965, cultivating an environment where friendships and creativity thrive.
Camp Olympia CAMPOLYMPIA.COM 936.594.2541
Ages 6 - 16
Camp Olympia is not just a premier, accredited TX summer camp, but one of the classic summer camps in the US. Our beautiful summer camp is on Lake Livingston in Trinity, Texas — the East Texas pines is the perfect setting for an American Summer Camp experience filled with FUN, SUN and ADVENTURE.
Kanakuk Kamps KANAKUK.COM 417.266.3000
Ages 6 - 18
Kanakuk is a premier Christian summer sports camp for kids ages 6–18 in Branson and Lampe, Missouri, offering 5 overnight camps that provide fun, safe sports and outdoor camping experiences.
Kidventure KIDVENTURE.COM 713.960.8989
Ages 3 - 16
Since 1994 Kidventure has provided the finest in Summer Day and Overnight Camps for thousands of Houston children ages 3-16. Helping grow your child through the power of camp.
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Alliance Fencing Academy
ALLIANCE-FENCING-ACADEMY.COM 713.410.6655
Ages 6 - 17
Alliance Fencing Academy - International Fencing School Safe, Smart, Unique and Great workout! Home of 3 Olympians, 4 World Champions, and over 40 US National Champions Enrollment is open now in Houston & The Woodlands
Kidventure Day Camp
Ages 3 - 16
KIDVENTURE.COM 713.960.8989
Since 1994 Kidventure has provided the finest in Summer Day and Overnight Camps for thousands of Houston children ages 3-16. Helping grow your child through the power of camp.
Stars Gymnastics STARSGYMTX.COM KATY: 713.364.2631 HOUSTON: 713.464.1996
Ages 1 - 18
Spring Break, Summer and Winter Camps that include weekly themes, daily gymnastics instruction, arts and crafts activities and games. Early drop off and late pickup is available. for an additional fee. Camp may be scheduled for full or half days with daily and weekly rates. Multi-week and sibling discounts available.
WHERE CHILDREN LOVE, LEARN & LEAD In this hurry-up world, The Branch School offers a culture of loving kindness, where accomplished educators help children develop as inquisitive scholars and kind people with authentic regard for one another and our world. Our STEAM-infused, project-based curriculum taps students’ creative energy for deep and lasting learning.
Schedule Your Visit Today! thebranchschool.org
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1424 Sherwood Forest Houston, TX 77043 713.465.0288
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YMCA Day Camp
Ages 5 - 15
YMCAHOUSTON.ORG 281.531.6088
Located all around Houston, our camps place special emphasis on youth choice, achievment and a sense of belonging. Activities include sports and outdoor games, creative and performing arts, archery, engineering and nature exploration.
Yorkshire Academy
Ages 2 - 12
YORKSHIREACADEMY.COM 281.531.6088
Yorkshire’s onsite Summer Program is open to everyone in the Houston and West Houston/Memorial community! With a wide array of academic and enrichment activities, there is something for everyone! Visit our website for details.
Main Street Theater
Ages 4 - 17
MAINSTREETTHEATER.COM 713.524.3622
MST Summer Camp has 4 locations across the Greater Houston Area: Rice Village, the Museum District, Midtown, and Bellaire. Ages 4 – high school. Plays, dances, prop-making. Creative, collaborative, FUN!
Special Needs Camps Camp Aranzazu www.camparanzazu.org
Cristo Vive International www.cristovive.net/texas-camp-conroe
Camp Blessing http://campblessing.org
Dream Catcher Stables www.dreamcatcherstables.org
Camp for All http://campforall.org
LearningRx Sugarland www.learningrx.com/sugar-land
Camp CAMP www.campcamp.org
Sire Houston Therapeutic Equestrian Center https://sire-htec.org
Charis Hills Camp www.charishills.org/index Camp LIFE http://camplife.tamu.edu Camp Summit www.campsummittx.org
Texas Lions Camp www.lionscamp.com True Knight Home School Academy www.trueknight.org
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