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	It's my child's first time going to camp, will she be the only new camper?
	Is there more to summer camp than just fun and games?
	Religious or Agency camps (YMCA, etc) usually have the lowest rates, often because they are subsidized by their supporting agencies.
	Counsellors are often a child is closest staff relationship. For that reason, counsellors tend to be in their late teens or early 20s (young enough to relate to campers, old enough to be admired as role models) and long-time campers themselves. Experienced senior staff members, with a range of expertise, support the counsellors - and often know them well at the time they are hired. In addition to the above training, most camps expect counsellors to be certified in first aid, swimming and life-saving, as well as specialty areas such as sailing or canoeing.

RT @chrisbrogan: Can't make it to SXSW? Send 300 autistic kids to summer camp with your beer money - http://bit.ly/b4pXUx

Thu Mar 11 20:33:30

RT @PattiThom: Paralympics 2010 opens today! GO CANADA!!!

Thu Mar 11 19:15:28

Rachel Simmons' Get Real: An Interactive Workshop with Elmwood School students http://ow.ly/1h6aW in April. Amazing opportunity.

Thu Mar 11 16:39:29

Don't forget to check http://www.ourkids.net/march-break-camps.php for activities for next week

Thu Mar 11 16:29:16

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ANSWER QUESTIONS
	I've heard about leadership (LIT or CIT) programs. What are they?
	I am a high school student and I want to volunteer at a camp. I have never worked at a camp before. I want to have more experience with kids. I was wondering if you offer volunteer positions for high school students like me.
	How much do camps charge per session?
	My child wants to bring a GameBoy and iPod to camp. Is that okay?
	Do summer camps focus only on outdoor activities?
	What is a day camp?
	Is financial assistance available?
	It's my child's first time going to camp, will she be the only new camper?
	Why should I send my child to summer camp?
	Should I consider a small or large camp? Urban, rural or wilderness setting? Traditional or special interest?
	When do camps have information sessions or tours?
	A friend told me that the York Regional Police Force were running a camp for troubled teens this year at Algonquin Park. When is this taking place?
	Can I claim a tax deduction for camp fees?
	What sort of training do camp staff have?
	How do kids get to and from the camp?
	How many campers and staff are at camp?
	What is the food like? My child is a picky eater . . . My child has special dietary needs . . . My child has allergies . . .
	What is involved in the application process?
	How old does a child have to be to attend a camp?
	What if English isn't my child's first language?
	My child takes medicine daily. How do camps handle that? Do overnight camps have medical staff on-site?