Consider enrolling your child in a summer camp to discover their potential.
As the spring and summer holidays approach, you may be considering enrolling your children in a camp. Don’t let the fun and games fool you – summer camps are an excellent way for your child to hone in their studies or learn new subjects. Instead of letting them stay in all day and watch TV, choose to send your child to camp.
Here’s exactly why camps are so beneficial to children:
Physical Activity
Much of a child’s time at school is spent sitting at a desk. Therefore, spending the day in the sun, running around, swimming, hiking, or playing a sport gives your child a great chance to move!
Confidence Building
Even the shyest of children are known to open up after a few days at camp. The environment is not like school where there are potential hierarchies to deter kids from growing. Children will grow their confidence when their self-esteem develops – and that’s exactly what the camp teachers work on.
Time to Unplug
As fantastic as it is to live in a world filled with TVs, mobile phones, portable DVD players, and iPods, it is always great to encourage children to get outside for a good old-fashioned kick about and run around.
Learn Social Skills
Engaging with children from different schools, areas, and backgrounds is an excellent way for children to build social skills and even make new friends. Games and activities help kids to work together and hone in team building skills.
Develop New Talents
Camps provide children the opportunity to take part in activities they have not encountered before. Learning archery, painting, or lacrosse may help children discover talents and interests they didn’t know they had.
What are you waiting for? Sign your child up for a summer camp so that they can start reaping the benefits! Contact Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley; we have many programs that encourage outdoor activities, personal development, and fun!