It’s that time of the year again when parents will begin to pick out  the perfect summer camp for their child! My kids usually only go away for a week or so to summer camp and they love it! It is a week where they get to relax and get away from us and we get to miss them to pieces while they are gone.

There are so many choices of summer camps, but in the Carolinas, they have put together an awesome list of summer camps available. That is where Carolina Summer Camps and Charlotte Summer Camps can help you out!

They have compiled a great list of available summer camps in:

What is so helpful about their lists is that they also have them sectioned by Art Camps, Sports Camps, Church Camps, Residential Camps and Specialty Camps. This helps parents find just the right fit for their small child or teenager. My daughter would definitely love art camp, while my son would love a sports camp.

If you are looking for detailed information on summer camps for 2012, don’t delay – check out Carolina Summer Camps today!

From their website:

F. A. Q. for Parents

How can parents save money when enrolling their child in a summer camp?

• Register early to take full advantage of all early-bird discounts!
• Ask friends of your child(ren) to register together for a group discount.
• Offer to volunteer at camp for a reduced price or for free registration.
• ASK if they have scholarships, financial aid or a sliding scale.

How can parents prepare their children for attending their first summer camp?

• Day camps are more fun when children know at least one other camper who will be attending. Don’t assume that they will be in the same group, let the camp director know your preferences when you initially register your child.
• Take a tour of the facility. Let them view their website ahead of time. The more familiar they are with the environment, the less overwhelming they will feel.
• For residential camps, make sure that this isn’t the first time your child will be sleeping away from home. Let them practice overcoming their separation anxiety with a couple of sleep-overs with friends or family before going to a residential camp.

How do parents find if a summer camp has had any complaints filed against them?

• Look up the camp on the Better Business Bureau for any grievances. (BBB.org)
• Ask your friends through social media (Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc.) if they have had any positive or negative experiences with the camp. Your friends will tell you!

When should teens start sending in their resumes to camp directors for summer jobs?

• NOW. Don’t wait. With the high levels of unemployment, there will be a tremendous competition for jobs. Send follow-up emails and make phone calls to show your interest. Camp Directors want fun camp counselors who campers will enjoy being around, while also respecting and obeying them. The more experience you have working with kids, the better. Volunteer with your local schools, YMCA, churches, scouts, and other civic organizations to build your experience levels.

What qualities should parents look for in a great summer camp?

• A high percentage of returning campers shows that the campers had fun last year.
• A low camper-to-counselor ratio. 10:1 is good. 5:1 is great!
• Staff trained in CPR, first aid skills, and conflict resolution techniques.
• Low staff-turnover shows good experience.

What different types of summer camps are there?

• Arts Camps
• Sports Camps
• Academic Camps
• Residential Camps
• Specialty Camps

What special tips are advised for sleep-away camps?

• Kids love receiving notes, money and care packages–even if they don’t tell you.
• Having a friend who is going along can make the camp experience more fun.
• Share any concerns you have with the Camp Director, but let them deal with any discipline problems. Don’t be a “helicopter parent” who flies in to resolve problems and hovers to micromanage the details.

If my child takes medication during the school year, should my child take it for summer camp?

• First, consult with your child’s pediatrician before ever deciding to stop treating your child with any medication.
• Most children with allergy, asthma, diabetes, attention and impulsivity conditions are not “healed” during the summer months. Many times it can be worse with the heat, additional exercise, and being outside. Children with medical issues usually need special treatment to help them enjoy their summer camp experience the most.
• For children who take medication for their attention or impulsivity, it can be especially hard for them to listen to instructions, get along with peers, and control their impulses when they are not on medication.

I have THE world’s worst nails I have ever seen on a woman. While many other women have nails that are worthy of feminine hands, I have manly nails. I guess that is because I used to work with my hubby all the time and I just never saw fit to grow them out.

Then I started changing the way I dressed and I really, really wanted to grow my nails out. So I did. Then I had to find the right nail file.  I did not know that there were SO many different types of nail files on the market!

• metal files
• cardboard files
• glass nail files
• emery boards

The list could go on and on and on! I recently was sent a few glass nail files to try out from a company called Mont Bleu.

You can buy a glass nail file at many different nail salons and out of all the types I tried, I like the glass ones best. They seem to do the best job in getting rid of hang nails and split nails. They keep the nail bed smooth and they don’t make that horrible scratching sound that you get from emery boards.

There is no sound more horrible than that god awful scratching noise!!

I was sent two types–one plain and then one that had beautiful crystals imbedded in it. My favorite of the two of course was the crystal one. It looked very girly and shiny. The crystals hold on real well. They don’t fall off at all.

So let me ask you — which nail file type do you prefer?

I was sent product to use in order to write my review. All opinions are my own.