What is the right age to start summer camp?
The short answer
The right age to start camp is the age at which the kid is curious about it. For most kids, that is somewhere between 8 and 10. Some are ready at 7. Some are not ready until 11. The window does not close. The kid who starts at 12 is not behind anyone. The kid who starts at 7 is not ahead.
The myth of the closing window
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What "ready at this age" actually looks like
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The case for starting earlier
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The case for waiting
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What to do in the year before the first session
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FAQ
Common questions.
Is 7 too young for sleepaway camp?
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Is 12 too late to start sleepaway camp?
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How long should a 7-year-old's first session be?
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