Parents: All You Need to Survive Summer Camp Planning

Before I had kids, I laughed when my sister-in-law asked our summer plans in March. Wasn't summer still several months away? Now I get it. Summer may seem far away, but when it comes to booking your child's summer camp experiences, now is prime time, and in fact, some popular camps are already booked. If you haven't booked any summer camps for your child yet, don't fret, there are still hundreds of wonderful and enriching summer camps with plenty of space. The trick is picking the right one.

How do you pick the right summer camp?

First determine your needs as a parent. Do you need all day child care, or just a break in the day? What is your budget? Next consider the child. What are their interests? Are you looking for a specialty camp, or a traditional camp experience? From choosing a camp, to creative ways to pay for it, local travel blog Field Trips with Sue has the ultimate parent's primer for booking an unforgettable summer camp experience.