The top 5 mistakes parents make when choosing a summer camp
Mistake No. 1 > Sending Kids Away Too Soon — Or Too Late If you’re considering sleep-away, most first-timers start around third or fourth grade, says Bette Bussel, head of the American Camp Association, New England. Your child might be ready earlier or later. Ask yourself: Is she comfortable being dropped off at new places? Sleeping over at a friend’s house without issues? Able to self-groom? A camp director can help weigh in. However, do think twice about waiting too long. It may…