By Luke Harris

Parents remember how fun summer camp was when you were a kid? All the activities, meeting new people, fun in the outdoors. For kids, summer camps are often the highlight of their summer.

Choose a camp that fits your child's interest. If they're into soccer then a camp that focuses on soccer fundamentals would be ideal. If you think your child will love something set outdoors then choose a camp where they'll be able to canoe, hike, fish and things like that. These days many camps feature sports such as rock climbing, parasailing, and go karts. These experiences are priceless and fun for anyone. Some camps are surprisingly affordable so just shop around a bit.

A major benefit of summer camps is that you'll have some time to yourself. You'll be able to relax while your children are having the time of their lives. It's like having a babysitter for an entire week. For most parents this seems unheard of—a chance to relax? Have some fun? Pretty nice huh?

Plan ahead of time and book early as popular summer camps fill up quickly.