No Tents Required

If a child in North American tells you they are to camp for the summer, you might imagine they’ll be spending the summer sleeping in a tent, fishing, hiking and canoeing.  But you’re probably wrong.   Although some camps are set in outdoor locations and the participants sleep there overnight, in most cases, the word “camp” is used to describe summer daycare programs. Many families require daycare for their children during the long summer holiday.  The word “camp” sounds more fun and adventurous than daycare. 

There are some very exciting “camps” that focus on sports, art, or music.  But they’re not traditional camps by any means.  While most summer camps have some outdoor events, a large portion of their activities are done indoors.   So don’t be fooled if you hear kids saying they’re spending the summer at camp….probably no tents are required for the type of camp they’re attending.