Released on = January 7, 2006, 8:39 pm

Press Release Author = Best-Summer-Camps

Industry = Consumer Services

Press Release Summary = Choosing the perfect children's summer camp causes busy
parents tremendous anxiety. But this mother of 8 makes choosing the right kids\'
summer camp more enjoyable than eating S'mores by a campfire.

Press Release Body = Mother of 8, Including 4 Kids with ADHD,
Makes Summer Camping As Enjoyable as Eating S\'mores

(Baltimore) January 9, 2006 - Choosing the perfect children\'s summer camp causes
busy parents tremendous anxiety.

As the wife of a pediatrician and mother of eight kids-four of them adopted and
several with ADHD-I founded Best-Summer-Camps.com to make choosing the perfect camp
as enjoyable as eating S\'mores.

Camps have provided our kids with confidence, lasting memories and experiences they
can\'t always get with a gaggle of brothers and sisters around. We have attended over
sixty different camps, consulted with hundreds of parents and spent thousands of
hours researching programs to create this list.

1. OPEN AND HONEST. The Camp Director should personally answer all your questions.
You are entrusting them with your most valuable possession-your child.

2. PERSONALIZED. Camp leaders should know your child inside and out BEFORE he or
she gets to Camp, and design the camp experience to meet your child\'s needs.

3. SMALL. Many of our kids-especially shy ones or kids with ADHD-get lost in large
groups, but feel more connected with 15 or fewer children.

4. BUILD CONFIDENCE. The best summer camps will provide opportunities for children
to show off their strengths and reinforce their gifts and talents.

5. ONE-ON-ONE TIME. In addition to building confidence and addressing specific
issues, personal one-on-one care will make your child feel more at-home.

6. PURPOSEFUL ACTIVITIES. Kids\' summer camps should provide memorable, hands-on
lessons and purposeful activities to build different strengths and challenge your
child.

7. DOWN TIME. Make sure your Camp provides opportunities not only for energetic
activity, but contemplation and reflection. Most kids need "down time."

8. SPECIALTY CAMPS. The most innovative programs build confidence and foster
friendships through specialty camps for kids who share passions for science,
building, art, drama, music, writing, sports and many more.

9. HEALTHY FOOD. Balance those S\'mores and brownies with fruit, water and some
nutritious meals throughout the week.

10. FOLLOW-UP. Camp leaders should have special insight after spending a week with
your child. Take advantage of this insight after you pick your child up from Camp.

If your Camp achieves all of the above, then you will see significant growth in your
child. What is such transformation worth to you? Follow these 10 Tips and you\'ll
find the perfect children\'s summer camp for your child!

For a free newsletter with advice from parents like you, please visit
www.best-summer-camps.com .

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Sara Patterson and husband Scott, a pediatrician, are parents of eight children and
self-described "Camp-A-Holics." They founded Best-Summer-Camps.com to provide busy
parents with free tips and advice to choose the perfect summer camps. Sara Patterson
can be reached at TheBestCamps@aol.com .

Use and reproduction of this article is permitted with attribution and mention of
www.best-summer-camps.com .



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