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The camp registration process varies by camp. Many camps begin accepting registrations in January or February for the coming Summer. Popular camps fill up quickly and some camps use a lottery system and waiting lists to award available spaces.

As stressful as this sounds, with a little advance planning you can successfully register your children for the camps they want to attend with minimal fuss. Plus, there are plenty of good camps that allow registration nearly until camp begins.

Check the web sites of the camps you're considering for registration information, including earliest and latest registration dates, and put these dates on your calendar. Request to join camp mailing lists, so you'll receive updates and reminders.

Identify the forms you need to complete and have these ready to submit when registration opens. If your child needs a physical or signed medical forms, schedule the necessary appointments well in advance. Pay deposits and final payments by the specified deadlines to hold your space.