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Any recommendations for camp providers that have camps where the kids will be engaged and preferably the camper instructors (and/or) campers won't be rubbernecking around cell phones or other non-camp related electronic devices?
Obviously, I don't expect the instructors to be looking after the kids like a parent would, but it would be nice if they were at least looking at the kids instead of their phones (not too common, but this still occurs with noticeable frequently). Similarly, I know there are great and bad instructors in various programs, and the instructors may not have the discretion to control individual kids' usage, but if there were any camps with specific policies stronger than "discouragement" it would be beneficial. If I wanted my young elementary school child addicted to youtube, video games and text messaging, I wouldn't need to spend several hundred dollars a week. Prefer non-residential day camps, but definitely open to hearing about great residential camps (albeit, it's not in the current budget).
Have you tried taking your kids camping on your own? If you want them to have a true camping experience that would be my suggestion.
Otherwise, if you live in an area that provides farming experiences or other such "work" atmosphere experiences perhaps you should look into those activities.
The best way for your children to learn not to spend all their time on electronic devices is by modeling that behavior for them. If you are doing that already that is a plus.
If you qualify there are always programs available through your local agency's such as YMCA, Salvation Army, Parks and Rec depts., boy scouts, girl scouts...and probably many more that escape me at the moment.
Here is a search link for programs related to income or single parent status. Hopefully it helps.
Have you tried taking your kids camping on your own? If you want them to have a true camping experience that would be my suggestion.
Otherwise, if you live in an area that provides farming experiences or other such "work" atmosphere experiences perhaps you should look into those activities.
The best way for your children to learn not to spend all their time on electronic devices is by modeling that behavior for them. If you are doing that already that is a plus.
If you qualify there are always programs available through your local agency's such as YMCA, Salvation Army, Parks and Rec depts., boy scouts, girl scouts...and probably many more that escape me at the moment.
Here is a search link for programs related to income or single parent status. Hopefully it helps.
The kids have gone "camping" in the state parks. That, however, is not my primary concern. It's more the "summer camps" to keep them busy so I can do things like work to pay the bills. Just looking at potential options for next summer.
My oldest has gone to a farm camp before. I did look into it this year, but since she's going to middle school and the younger daughter is still in elementary, I would need to find something that my oldest can do that's nearby and has accommodating hours.
Despite my "screen name", I severely limit my electronic activities if it's not work related. My girls do not have electronic devices that belong to them, but unfortunately, they are pervasive in this society.
I did participate in boy scouts when I was younger. I have talked to the oldest daughter about joining scouts, but it would interfere with her sports on the weekend.
This might be a good spot to post camps that kids nationwide can attend. Little too late for this summer, but could be valuable information for next year.
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