Choosing a summer camp experience for a child is a big deal…. a really big deal. Camps provide some important lessons for children such as faith, fun, skill development, friends, independence and positive role models; parents want to make sure they are choosing a camp that will make it all happen for their child. It is important to know everything from how staff are hired to how a child will be kept both emotionally and physically safe. And so much more!

As a camp director and parent of five almost all grown up kiddos, I know the importance of feeling confident in choosing a summer camp. I know both sides well. My kids had camp experiences at CYO Camp and various other camps as they were growing up. I always did my homework when discerning camps for my kids and I am grateful for those who check out CYO Camp.  

It can be hard to know where to start or to know the questions to ask. I advise families to make a list of the areas they are most worried about to help formulate questions. For example, if a child has a food allergy or other need, a parent will want to make sure the camp can support that child's needs. Camps should have well thought out answers for parents' concerns and if a parent doesn’t like an answer then maybe looking at a different camp is the answer. No matter how great a camp’s reviews are families will want to make sure the camp is the right camp for their child.  

The following are ways families can check out CYO Camp:
  1. Visit our website. Parents will learn the essence of CYO Camp in just a quick check of the site. Our mission, core values, standards, programs and more can be accessed. www.campranchoframasa.org.
  2. Visit camp. Our official Open House is Saturday, May 9, from 11am-3pm. Families can take a tour of camp, meet some of the staff, and meet my husband, Kevin, and me. We co-direct camp and welcome this opportunity to chat with families and answer questions. For those who cannot make it to this day, please give us a call so we can schedule a visit.
  3. Talk to friends who have attended in the past. Truly, those who have already attended can give tons of information about the experience---everything from the food to the cabins to the staff.
  4. Call or email us! We love talking about camp like it's our job! Oh, wait it is our job. Seriously, though we are happy to spend some quality phone time and/or respond to an email to help families feel good about choosing CYO Camp. The camp number is 888-988-2839. Emails: angi@campranchoframasa.org, kevin@campranchoframasa.org and regsitrar@campranchoframasa.org

CYO Camp has so much to offer children and choosing CYO camp over another camp or another opportunity should be one each family feels good about. Of course, I think CYO Camp is the best camp (yes, I am biased), but each family gets to decide that for themselves. I hope the information above supports families in choosing a camp and yes, in maybe choosing CYO Camp for their child for an experience this summer.
 
Angi K Sullivan
Camp Co-Director