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Although it might seem simple to keep kids happy and entertained, the process is a lot more difficult than most people realize. I started thinking more seriously about going through and entertaining the kids in my house, and it occurred to me that we could do better. I began carefully considering all of the different aspects of entertainment, and I was really surprised with how many options were out there. I wanted to start a new website that looked at entertainment from a parenting perspective. Check out these posts to find out how you can keep your kids happy without compromising their intelligence.

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Choosing A Technology Camp For Your Child

Rhonda Gardner

If you have a child who is interested in attending a technology summer camp, then you have a wide variety of choices available to you. However, you may find that is it difficult to pick one. If this is the case, then there are a few things that you should be looking for when it comes to your camp.

Subject and Length

Most summer camps are arranged in specific sessions, and these sessions typically will last between one and two weeks. The sessions will focus on a specific topic or interest area. For example, each week may focus on robotics, computer programming, mathematics, aerospace technology, or engineering. Both traditional STEM topics and computer technology will often be explored. So, your child's interest can help you to pick the best camp for him or her. 

Keep in mind that if your child is interested in more than one camp, they can attend one after another. However, you should keep in mind that this can be a bit expensive. Specialty day camps can cost upward of $500 a week and even more. This price will go up if you locate a camp where your child will stay the night for the entire week. These camps may be $1000 or more. 

The good news is that many camps have scholarships if you have a financial need. There are also a variety of different payment options available to you. Ask the individual camp about their options if you have a concern about the cost.

Counselor-To-Child Ratio

If you have an older child who is interested in technology camp, then you may not be too worried about the counselor-to-child ratio. In this scenario, a larger lecture hall may be used in conjunction with smaller labs. This is similar to a college experience.

If your child is younger though, then you are going to want to ask about the ratios between the staff and the children. Five or fewer kids per staff member is ideal. If your child has special needs, then the ratio should be even lower and about two children per teacher. 

You also want to ask about the staff and their experience and education level. High school and college kids will often work at technology camps. However, this may not be appropriate for an upper-level camp experience. You would want to see professors and individuals who are experienced in their field instead. 


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