Summer camps include scout camps, Jewish summer camp and day camps. All of these summer camps provide parents a way to keep their children active during the summer, instead of them staying indoors all day playing video games or playing on the computer; while still permitting parents to work and not have to take time-off to watch the children.

A day camp for children usually begins daily around 7 or 8am and includes breakfast and lunch for the campers in between various activities planned for the day. Swimming, arts and crafts, reading, playing sports and archery are some of the activities offered at summer camps.

Costs for kids' summer camps vary depending on whether they are daily, overnight camps or they include day trips to different sites for sightseeing and learning activities. Fees also include food provided, any shirts or shorts the camp gives away, fees for the operation of the camp, and equipment used by the children.

Summer camps give children a different view of learning outside of the classroom. They learn to stay active and keep fit while making new friends and exploring new activities.