Everything You Want to Know About Overnight Camps

Finding the perfect overnight summer camp for your kid shouldn’t be hard. That’s why Sleepawayz is the ultimate overnight summer camp platform for families to discover, learn, and find the right camp, all in one place. We’ve simplified the search so you can spend more time exploring the camps you’re truly excited about.

No matter your starting point, our concise quick guides below will help you every step of the way as you search for your kid’s perfect summer camp.

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• How to Choose the Right Overnight Camp
• Summer Camp Glossary: Key Terms and Lingo

First-Timers

• Is my Child Ready for Overnight Camp?
• First-Time Teen Campers
• Why Bringing a Friend to Camp is Risky

Deciding Factors

• Single-gender vs Coed
• Traditional or Specialty Camp?
• What are Brother/Sister camps?
• Length: Short or Long Stay?
• Average Cost of Overnight Camp
• What is Tiered or Sliding-Scale Camp Tuition?
• Types of Camp Bunks

Special Considerations

• Food Allergies and Dietary Needs
• Bring a Friend with from Home: Good or Bad?
• Disability Camps: What to Consider

Evaluating & Vetting

• Questions to Ask Summer Camps
• ACA Accreditation: What is it? Is it important?
• Tips on Vetting the Camps You Like

Enrollment

• When to Look for Sleepaway Camps and Enroll
• I’m Ready to Enroll, Now What?

Preparing for Camp

• Preparing Your Child for Success at Camp
• Parents: How to Prepare Yourself for Camp
• Camp Letters: What NOT to Write Your Kid