How to pick a camp that fits your kid

Picking a camp for your child is no easy task. If it’s an overnight camp, or a day camp they’ll visit for several weeks, the choice can feel as significant as selecting a school, says Henry DeHart, CEO of the American Camp Association, a national camp accreditation program.

“You’re picking a community to join that will be with you over time,” he said. “Often, friendships made at camp last a lifetime.”

But all the options can be overwhelming. There are hundreds of camps in Minnesota, notes Meredith Englund, whose website, Camperoni, offers a free-to-use database of camps sorted by multiple criteria, designed to help simplify the search.

Englund and DeHart offer tips on how to find a good fit and navigate the sign-up process.

The Bakken Museum’s camps are cited in this Minnesota Star Tribune article about picking a summer camp!