Research Camps

Overview

Locate research directory: Read .claude/kids-camp-planner.local.md to get the research_dir path (default: camp-research). All user data paths below are relative to this directory. The family profile is at <research_dir>/family-profile.md.

Discover, evaluate, and document camp providers for a family's area, creating structured provider files in the <research_dir>/providers/ directory. Each provider gets its own markdown file with standardized information for easy comparison. Providers are cross-referenced from period-specific schedule files (summer, March break, PA days).

Research Workflow

Step 1: Define Search Criteria

Read the family profile from <research_dir>/family-profile.md to determine:

• Home address and maximum commute time
• Children's ages (determines eligible programs)
• Children's interests (guides specialty camp search)
• Budget range (filters out unaffordable options)
• Before/after care needs
• Lunch preferences