How do you pick a camp?

Most parents look to sign their children up for at least one summer camp each year. Depending on schedules and finances, some kids may attend more than one, or even a different camp each week! Wherever you fall within that range, from looking for one camp to looking for ten, summer camp planning is a thing. So, how do you pick a camp? What role does a summer camp play in your child’s life and what goal do you want it to achieve? 

A few years ago, my friend said she wanted to find two summer camps for her daughter - one camp that would be good for her mind and one camp that would be good for her body. I liked that idea, but wanted to expand it to mind, body, soul, and spirit, since I was looking for four summer camps for my son. Here's how I defined each parameter:  

• Mind - a camp to learn a new skill or subject; something that reinforces or complements academics

• Body - a sports camp or a camp that includes exercise; something that requires physical movement

• Soul - a camp for making and creating; something that would encourage creative expression

• Spirit - a camp for connecting with God or communing in nature; something that would encourage spiritual growth

Christmas gift-giving for kids has the motto,

something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read.

So, I thought it would be nice if summer camp planning had the motto, 

something they learn, something they play, something to show, something to grow.

Think it will catch on? Maybe, maybe not. But, when you’re looking for summer camps, I hope you’ll consider baking camp. I think it checks the boxes for both mind and soul. Kids learn new skills in the kitchen (mind - something to learn) and use their hands to make and create (soul - something to show). That’s a win-win!

Below you'll find our list of summer camps for this year. Hope to see you there!

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