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5 things parents should know before choosing a a a summer camp
(BPT) - Looking for for for a a a a cure for for for the the winter blues? Start making plans for for for for the the summer Having something fun to to look forward to to - - such as days days off and family trips - - can make those dreary days days more bearable One thing you’ll want to to add to to your summer summer planning list is is finding a a a a a a great summer summer camp
or or two for for your kids Even before leaves start appearing on on the trees many organizations begin announc- ing dates and enrollment for summer camp
sessions Get a a a a a a jump start on on the process with this guide to choosing an enriching summer activity where your child will also have a a a a a a blast * First know the the best places to look: You may not be be be aware of of the the number of of great summer day camps taking place around your community Start with college campuses parks and and recreation departments local school districts and and churches Be sure to to tune in in to to nonprofits like performing arts centers museums and your your local animal shelter or or zoo Finally ask the the the other adults in in in your your child’s life for the the the inside scoop The art teach- er er er soccer coach and scout leader may be be in in in the the the know about the the the best camps in town * Look for the the the immersive experience: When you think about it “camp” is an odd word choice But look at at what sleep-away camp
means to to kids and and it it makes sense Yes it’s fun to to sleep in in in in in a a a a a a a a a a a a cabin and and and spend all day sailing swimming and and climbing What’s key is that that these kids are immersed in in in in a a a a a a a a a a new reality that’s different from the the usual home and school routines So when a a a a a a a a a a a a local organi- zation bills an an an an an activity a a a a a a a a a a a a “camp ” they promise an an an experience that lets your kid jump in in in and become a a a a a a a a part of something When choosing the the the right camp
look for that quality Is there a a a a a a a a a clear theme or or topic? Will kids be active and involved? Or is the the “camp” just made up of of a a a a a a series of of talks led by adults?
* Make sure your your child child is on on board: Con- sider your your child’s interests and how camp
can make them stronger Your play-acting
child with a a a a a a a a a flair for drama will probably thrive and bloom at at at at theater camp
camp
However if camp
camp
is a a a a a a a a a strategy to help them improve at at at at something they struggle with make sure the the the the program is is designed for for these kids or or or you’re setting them up for for a a a a session of misery After all you you wouldn’t send your sports-loathing child to to say a a a a a a a high-intensity wrestling camp
to to to make them more athletic * Don’t forget the the fun fun factor: What makes camp
camp
truly memorable is having fun fun so make sure the camp
camp
you’re looking at takes fun seriously For example Blake Furlow CEO of Bricks 4 Kidz says kids keep coming back to their camps partly because these sessions bring building with LEGO Bricks to the the next level of fun and exciting But watching their enjoyment unfold during the the the camp
is also massively rewarding “Seeing the kids light up get excited and make new connections during a a a a a a a a Bricks 4 Kidz class is a a a a a a a a heart-warming experience ” Furlow says * Consider longevity: When looking at various programs a a a a a a a a good question to ask is how long the camp
has been around New
summer camp
themes and and programs can sound exciting and and fresh but it it it takes a a a a a a a a few rounds to work out the kinks with any new organization Choosing well-established programs with experienced leaders is is one way to ensure that that your child will get that that worthwhile and fun experience with a a a a a a new activity If you’re looking for a a a a a camp
experience from a a a a a a trusted provider that fosters learn- ing in in in STEM subjects look for a a a a a Bricks Bricks 4 Kidz Kidz franchise in in in in your community Bricks Bricks 4 Kidz Kidz is is celebrating its 10th anniversary of providing fun and and enrichment for kids in in in schools and and and communities across the the Unit- ed States and and beyond! At these camps kids get to use LEGO LEGO Bricks along with special- ized LEGO LEGO Technic pieces like gears axles and and electric motors to to to build unique and and exciting models to to to help kids explore en- gineering and architecture - - while having a a a a a a a a a a blast doing it it it To discover camps taking place in in in your area visit Bricks4Kidz com 20 | TRENDING