Summer is right around the corner and parents are wondering what to do with their kids being at home all day. Kids are thinking already about the boring days that stretch before them before they return to school. The answer to both these dilemmas are summer day camps. These programs run in short days for the younger set to full days for the older. Plus, there is extended care for those children whose parents work all day.
Going back about five generations the YMCA began holding day camps to meet the needs of communities. Prior to that time most kids spent the summer visiting rural relatives to escape the summer heat of the city. And the county kids looked forward to visiting the big city with its hustle and bustle.
Not so today. Activities for children are found wherever they live. Whether you are looking to learn about the great out of doors or have your sights on becoming a great scientist, these camps are your ticket.
Looking for an alternative to summer school but hope to keep the mental skills of your child sharp, a summer program may just fit the bill. Of course there are camps that keep your kids overnight for weeks at a time but they can be very expensive. Ones that run during daylight hours and return your child every night come in all sizes, shapes and prices. Most everyone can afford and enjoy this alternative for summer fun.
If your child is a computer wiz or just wants to be there are computer classes that will fill his day learning all the complicated skills he desires. Perhaps your child is a piano virtuoso or some other instrument, then the music programs are just what they will enjoy. Have a great singer or conductor in your family, there lessons for them as well.
Many zoos and theme parks have programs. Kids learn about animal husbandry, where animals reside, and how they live. If they a water park it may include swimming with the animals and learning how the residents are taught to do their tricks. Some offer an optional overnight experience with campfire and nocturnal activities for those animals that are only awake at night.
Many community centers boast of rooms that include dance, lab and gym sports. Most have some kind of swimming pool for the children too. The larger the city the more options may be available. There are local sports camps that hone your children for school sport tryouts. Do not forget the opportunity for children to learn self defense and martial arts.
The old stand by camp is still available. You know, the ones that offer outdoor safety skills while taking children on hikes, telling stories, learning songs and gathering around campfires. Summer day camps come in all sizes and shapes. Whether enjoying the great outdoors or gathering inside community sites, children will enjoy arts and crafts and a myriad of pleasures while making new friends during school recess.
Going back about five generations the YMCA began holding day camps to meet the needs of communities. Prior to that time most kids spent the summer visiting rural relatives to escape the summer heat of the city. And the county kids looked forward to visiting the big city with its hustle and bustle.
Not so today. Activities for children are found wherever they live. Whether you are looking to learn about the great out of doors or have your sights on becoming a great scientist, these camps are your ticket.
Looking for an alternative to summer school but hope to keep the mental skills of your child sharp, a summer program may just fit the bill. Of course there are camps that keep your kids overnight for weeks at a time but they can be very expensive. Ones that run during daylight hours and return your child every night come in all sizes, shapes and prices. Most everyone can afford and enjoy this alternative for summer fun.
If your child is a computer wiz or just wants to be there are computer classes that will fill his day learning all the complicated skills he desires. Perhaps your child is a piano virtuoso or some other instrument, then the music programs are just what they will enjoy. Have a great singer or conductor in your family, there lessons for them as well.
Many zoos and theme parks have programs. Kids learn about animal husbandry, where animals reside, and how they live. If they a water park it may include swimming with the animals and learning how the residents are taught to do their tricks. Some offer an optional overnight experience with campfire and nocturnal activities for those animals that are only awake at night.
Many community centers boast of rooms that include dance, lab and gym sports. Most have some kind of swimming pool for the children too. The larger the city the more options may be available. There are local sports camps that hone your children for school sport tryouts. Do not forget the opportunity for children to learn self defense and martial arts.
The old stand by camp is still available. You know, the ones that offer outdoor safety skills while taking children on hikes, telling stories, learning songs and gathering around campfires. Summer day camps come in all sizes and shapes. Whether enjoying the great outdoors or gathering inside community sites, children will enjoy arts and crafts and a myriad of pleasures while making new friends during school recess.
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