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Summer is fast approaching, and as a parent, you don’t want to hear the dreaded words from your kids — “I’m bored.” You also don’t want them to experience what’s called the “summer slide,” where they lose some of the math and reading skills learned over the school year. To avoid both boredom and the summer slide, consider signing your child up for summer camps to give them the opportunity to keep both their bodies and their brains active.

First and foremost, summer camps are always fun! Children still have a structured day like they did in school, but the activities are all about enjoyment. From swimming and arts and crafts to sports and excursions, your child will have the opportunity to try new things in a comfortable atmosphere that promotes having a good time. Your child will socialize and build new friendships, which are life lessons they can take with them long after camp has ended.

summer campsThere are a lot of specialized camps out there that will allow your child to spend the summer actively engaged in something that truly interests them. From specialized skill-building sports camps to academic offerings in everything from science and math to poetry and drama, your child will continue to learn and stay active all summer long. The best part is that they are doing it in a relaxed environment without some of the stresses of school. This will keep both their bodies and their brains busy and help bridge the gap between one school year and the next.

Summer camps also expose your child to new ideas and excursions. As they participate in field trips, learn new games, and try new activities, they are also building social skills, navigating new and unfamiliar places, and learning how to adjust and adapt. Any new adventure or trip is an opportunity to learn more about their environment and the world around them.

 

If you are looking into summer camps and are interested in finding one that will benefit your child physically and academically, contact Cherokee Academy at Clayton today. Call (770) 479-4404 to speak to a member of their staff and learn more about their camp schedule. For more on early child development and after-school programs, visit them online and on Facebook.
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