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Sports camps are a great way for kids to develop coordination skills, build self-esteem, and learn about the importance of teamwork. It isn’t necessary for your child to already play a sport in order to benefit from participation in a sports camp.
Some sports camps are geared towards kids who are beginners in a particular sport. Others are better suited for kids who already belong to a league or team, or to those who are performing at a high level.
For example, you might send your child to a tennis camp to learn the game and have fun, but if they display a real aptitude for the sport, there are camps where they can receive training from pro instructors. The same is true for sports such as basketball, gymnastics, and football.
One thing you have to decide on when enrolling your child in a sports camp is whether to use a residential or non-residential option. If you live in the city where a sports camp is being held, you can simple opt for the non-residential option, and send your child to camp for a few hours each day while camp is in session. However, participation in some camps will require your child to travel out-of-town or out-of-state; these camps are usually held at a college campus and the kids who come to the camp stay in dorms for the duration of camp. They are supervised by chaperones. Residential options are usually better for middle and high schoolers. Day camp is ideal for elementary schoolers.
