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# [What Summer Can Do for You: Four Ways that Camp Can Change Lives](https://blog.westtown.edu/blog/what-summer-can-do-for-you-four-ways-that-camp-can-change-lives)

 Written by [Keith Stater](https://blog.westtown.edu/blog/author/keith-stater) | April 18, 2015

Camp does change lives. You may make a new friend, discover a hidden talent, take a risk, become an integral part of a group, find a passion, conquer a fear, learn something that inspires you for the rest of your life, become confident, build new skills, and grow as an individual.

**Questions to Ask in Your Camp Search**  
 To give you a deeper understanding of camps, visit them, meet the staff, and come prepared with questions.  
 Ask about:

 ● **Group size:** How many students are in a group, or room, or activity? What is the ratio of supervising counselors and staff to campers? For a day camp, the [**American Camp Association**](http://www.acacamps.org/) guidelines call for 1:8 for children ages 6-8; 1:10 for children ages 9-14; and 1:12 for ages 15-18.  
 ● **Training:** How many hours of training do counselors receive? What training programs do summer staff participate in? Do they have CPR and First aid training, and emergency plans?   
 ● **Communication:** How does the camp communicate with parents on a daily basis?   
 ● **Mission:** How does a camp describe its goals and outcomes? How do they achieve them? How is the curriculum designed?

Finding a camp that meets your family's unique criteria is not always as easy as it seems. You need to dig a little deeper, ask the right questions, visit the camp, build a relationship, and make sure there are activity options that allow for personal growth.

[Summer @ Westtown](http://go.mainlineneighborsnews.com/l/a/s0i/tp/6b1/iqt/shji/click.emaildirect) attendees thrive in a rich and rewarding environment where Action-Based Education is at the core of every activity. The options abound, and our programs feature the flexibility of mixing and matching programs to fit your individual needs.

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