Summer Camps Open Up a World of Possibilities
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Coleen Smith
Written by Coleen Smith By Coleen Smith
Published on 03/8/2010
If you are looking for something for your kids to do this summer, you’re not alone An estimated 10 million kids will attend summer camp this year, doing everything from swimming to learning how to paint
If you are looking for something for your kids to do this summer, you’re not alone. An estimated 10 million kids will attend summer camp this year, doing everything from swimming to learning how to paint. With the staggering numbers of summer camps out there, how do you choose?
Many camps run in one week increments, so you can select a variety of camps, or stay with one all summer. Here are some things to ponder.
If your child participates in sport during the school year, a week of camp in that activity might improve their performance. There are skills camps for basketball, football, soccer and pretty much any other sport you can name. If the group they play with during the rest of the year is run by a company, there’s a good chance that same company offers summer camps. If the group they participate in year round is run by volunteer coaches, they probably know of some good summer camps nearby. This is also ideal to brush up on skills before trying out for the high school team or any club team that requires tryouts.
Many of the same organizations also offer introductory camps. This is perfect for the kid who wants to try something new and see if they like it. Of course a big side benefit is exercise and worn out kids.
Is there a non-sport activity that your child enjoys? What about ceramics, scouts, or horseback riding? Sign them up for a camp where they can spend the whole day exploring these interests. There are usually camps offered for a variety of ages. For example, a farm-themed camp might offer a program for young children where they learn about a variety of animals, including ponies, and do animal themed art projects. The same facility might offer a full fledged horseback riding camp for older children.
In scouting type programs, kids are earning badges and achievements all year long. Summer camp is a great opportunity to experience many of the outdoor scouting activities and some that require a little extra time. You can often find a sleep away camp for children who are old enough, as well as daycamps.
Educational summer camps are offered for a variety of topics. Do you have a super curious youngster who wants to learn how to program video games or study marine wildlife? Summer is a great time because kids are free from homework. If your child is struggling with math or reading, a summer class is usually more relaxed than regular school. This can make that difficult subject fun again, as well as give them a boost so that it will be a little easier when school starts up again in September.
Many summer camps are just about relaxing and having fun. Kids play games and go on field trips to fun places with others their own age. Every kid should have a chance to just relax for some of the time during their school break. These types of programs are offered by places that do regular after school care, city recreation departments and churches.
Don’t forget about volunteering. Starting at about age 12, there are plenty of opportunities to help out with younger kids. Smaller kids need a lot of assistance to participate in all these great activities, and who better to help out than teens?
Summer opens up a world of opportunities for kids to learn and have fun. Don’t think of finding summer camps as just finding child care so you can work. Find some summer camps in your area that you child might be interested in and give them a few choices. As them to try one new thing over the summer.
Many camps run in one week increments, so you can select a variety of camps, or stay with one all summer. Here are some things to ponder.
If your child participates in sport during the school year, a week of camp in that activity might improve their performance. There are skills camps for basketball, football, soccer and pretty much any other sport you can name. If the group they play with during the rest of the year is run by a company, there’s a good chance that same company offers summer camps. If the group they participate in year round is run by volunteer coaches, they probably know of some good summer camps nearby. This is also ideal to brush up on skills before trying out for the high school team or any club team that requires tryouts.
Many of the same organizations also offer introductory camps. This is perfect for the kid who wants to try something new and see if they like it. Of course a big side benefit is exercise and worn out kids.
Is there a non-sport activity that your child enjoys? What about ceramics, scouts, or horseback riding? Sign them up for a camp where they can spend the whole day exploring these interests. There are usually camps offered for a variety of ages. For example, a farm-themed camp might offer a program for young children where they learn about a variety of animals, including ponies, and do animal themed art projects. The same facility might offer a full fledged horseback riding camp for older children.
In scouting type programs, kids are earning badges and achievements all year long. Summer camp is a great opportunity to experience many of the outdoor scouting activities and some that require a little extra time. You can often find a sleep away camp for children who are old enough, as well as daycamps.
Educational summer camps are offered for a variety of topics. Do you have a super curious youngster who wants to learn how to program video games or study marine wildlife? Summer is a great time because kids are free from homework. If your child is struggling with math or reading, a summer class is usually more relaxed than regular school. This can make that difficult subject fun again, as well as give them a boost so that it will be a little easier when school starts up again in September.
Many summer camps are just about relaxing and having fun. Kids play games and go on field trips to fun places with others their own age. Every kid should have a chance to just relax for some of the time during their school break. These types of programs are offered by places that do regular after school care, city recreation departments and churches.
Don’t forget about volunteering. Starting at about age 12, there are plenty of opportunities to help out with younger kids. Smaller kids need a lot of assistance to participate in all these great activities, and who better to help out than teens?
Summer opens up a world of opportunities for kids to learn and have fun. Don’t think of finding summer camps as just finding child care so you can work. Find some summer camps in your area that you child might be interested in and give them a few choices. As them to try one new thing over the summer.