mercredi 17 juin 2015

How Durham Summer Camps Help Children To Grow In Confidence

By Elaine Guthrie


Summertime holidays are long and every child looks forward to the break from school routine. However, many parents cannot take time off work or they cannot afford to go on a family holiday. This leads to boredom and even juvenile behaviour. Parents that are at their wits end about keeping their children safe and occupied during the holidays should seriously consider enrolling them for Durham summer camps.

There are many benefits to be had by attending one of the many summertime schools on offer. Most importantly, all reputable operators place a very high premium on safety and injuries are relatively rare. The staff is experienced in dealing with children and they are supervised by highly experienced and reputable managers. Operators are required to be licensed, which means that parents can enrol their children knowing that they are in good hands.

Venues that offer special summertime programs also benefit the attending children in many different ways. They learn about team work and leadership. They learn how to get along with people from different backgrounds and they often form very firm new friendships. In many cases the activities on offer open new worlds and many children return home passionate about a new hobby. In short, children grow and they learn to be more independent.

There is an astonishing variety in the various types of camps. Some of them offer programs that focus on very specific areas, such as sport, art, adventure or even academic subjects such as maths or science. These venues that specialize often employ experts in the particular field to lead activities and many children that are interested in these specific fields benefit greatly. There are, however, also many venues that offer mixed programs.

Finding the right venue is not all that difficult. There are several excellent websites that contain information on all the various venues, the programs they offer and the costs involved. Many sites offers facilities to communicate with the different venues, to make on line payments and to ask questions. It is vital to make sure that venues under consideration are properly registered and that they carry the required insurance.

There are also other criteria to consider. If the child has special needs, such as medical attention or a very specific diet, for example, it is vital to make sure that the venue is equipped for those needs. Parents should ask for references and if the venue offers an open day, they should try to attend, taking their child with them, of course.

It is very important that parents consult with their children in these matters. If they make decisions without asking input from the child that actually has to attend the camp, they may just end up with a rebellious and resentful kid. Some kids prefer going where their friends are. Others want to try specific activities and yet others want the security of a previously attended venue.

There can be no doubt that children, by and large, enjoy going away for the summertime holidays. In many cases they grow more mature and independent during this time. They learn new skills and their confidence experience a boost. Parents benefit by knowing that their child is safe and that he is enjoying himself.




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