Questions to ask a summer camp before you register
Keep this list next to you when you call or email a camp. Tick the questions that matter to you, then print it or save it as a PDF. To decide which kind of camp to look at first, read how to choose a summer camp.
Camp: ______________________ Date of call: __________
Dates and money
Staff and safety
Health
Daily logistics
Communication
Overnight camps only
Many answers are already on our listings: the “Practical details” section shows hours, before and after care, lunch, bus and registration when the camp publishes them. To ask your questions, use “Request info” on the camp page. For the budget, read how to pay less for camp.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most important question to ask a camp?
Ask about supervision: the staff-to-camper ratio for your child’s age, how old the counsellors are, what training they get and whether staff have a vulnerable sector police check.
Can I print this checklist?
Yes. Tick the questions you want to ask and use the Print button. Your browser can also save the page as a PDF.