Education
Soon the final schools bells of the year will be sounding. Do
you have plans for your children for the summer? Summer camps are an excellent way to supplement
children’s education during the summer months.
A broad range of camps and programs are available. There are a
camps and programs to suit just about every interest.
This quick quiz by KidsWorld
can help you and your child decide on the camp that is right for you.
“Summer
camp should be more than just a place for your child to spend time. It can be
an opportunity to develop in social and emotional skills, to build on the
academic process of the school year, and to discover the unique opportunities
of interest” –ymcasv.org
Resources For Finding Summer Camps
Created By Parents, For Parents | Savvy
Source
Activity
Hero | A hub to help keep your kids active
National Boys
and Girls Club of America – Offer affordable summer programs and camps.
Find Your Local YMCA
for enriching summer time activities.
Broad website for camps of various interest and locations try SummerCamps.com
Find the camp that fits your interest | kidscamps.com
Talk To
Other Parents - Don’t forget to tap into your personal network
for summertime fun. Word of mouth can be
helpful for learning about local opportunities. Talking to other parents will
give you first-hand knowledge, and may help you make a more informed decision.
School – Your
child’s school is also another starting point for finding summer activities in
your area.
Libraries – Don’t
forget to enroll your child in a summer reading program. The local library is often the best stop for
information. Also, check out National Summer
Learning Association (NSLA) and Take the Pledge!
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