|  | From Amanda Rock, your About Parenting Editor Have you given any thought to summer? O.K., maybe it is too soon to break out the flip flops and shorts, but if you are thinking about sending your child to summer camp, the time to start searching for the perfect place is right now! | | Options for Summer Camps Sports. Drama. Scouts. Academic. The possibilities for summer camp are endless. If you aren't sure which option will work best for your child, take a look at this list of options from Apryl. | Insider Tips for Choosing the Best Summer Camp Once you've narrowed down what type of camp you'd like your child to attend, you need to start figuring out which camp works best. Katherine has drawn up a fabulous checklist to help you evaluate your options. | What Kids Learn From Overnight Camp If your tween is asking to go to overnight camp but you are hesitating for whatever reason, you may want to reconsider. Jennifer explains how sleep-away camp teaches your child many important lessons. | How to Choose a Summer Day Camp If day camp is more your family's speed, you still have some deciding to do. Tracey explains why when it comes to day camp, looking earlier rather than later is better and offers up a step-by-step plan for finding the best camp for your child. | | | | Related Searches | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Parenting newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com | | | | Making the Transition to Homeschooling | | Advertisement | |