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Where to find more information

Where to find more information

Interested in a sleep-away camp? With more than 8,000 across the country to choose from, parents have a bit of homework to do. Here are a few sources:

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American Camping Association: This agency accredits summer camps and has listings of private camps as well as those run by nonprofit agencies. Call (765) 342-8456 or visit www.acacamps.org.

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Camp Finders: This free referral service has been helping campers for nearly 10 years, visiting more than 130 overnight camps nationwide. After you submit the information request form, you'll be contacted for details that will make it easier to find the right camp. Usually, Camp Finders will contact three to five camps, which then send you information. Geared toward kids 7-17, Camp Finders has information on study programs, wilderness/adventure programs, sailing and diving camps, and more. Call founder Rick Mades of Boca Raton at 338-5750 or visit www.campfinders.com.

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Child Care Resource and Referral Inc.: This free service has plenty of information on area camps. It tracks more than 1,200 child-care facilities -- including summer camps -- in Palm Beach County. The staff helps parents find the right camp for their child, offers advice on what to ask and provides information on scholarships. Call (800) 683-3327.

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The Web site www.kidscamps.com: This Boca Raton company has information on more than12,000 programs and calls itself the most comprehensive list available on the Internet.