Sports Camp
Understand the goal of the camp experience.
Make a realistic assessment of your child's ability.
Have a frank conversation about what your child hopes to get out of the camp.
Talk to your child current coach.
Gather information from the camp organizers.
Confirm that the coaches and instructors advertised will actually be teaching at the camp.
Find out the camper/instructor ratio.
Get testimonials from former campers.
Carefully examine camp flyers for a daily camp schedule.
Make sure the camp's daily schedule includes plenty of instruction time.
Packing
Headgear - scarves, bandannas, baseball caps, eyeglasses, sunglasses, and swimming goggles.
Clothing - T-shirts/tank tops, shorts, long pants, a jacket, a swim suit, pajamas and robe, and of course, underwear.
Footwear - boots, tennis shoes, sandals, dress shoes, and socks.
Bed and bath - towels, a blanket, pillow, pillow cases, sheets, sleeping bag, laundry bag, and mattress pad.
Bathroom kit - a brush and comb, shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, insect repellent, sun screen/sun block, lip balm.
Books and magazines.

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