Summer is here! This is the time we often relish end-of-school runs, busy activity schedules, and helping our children with homework and regular reading. However, the potential ‘summer slide’ that refers to summer reading loss is real. This decline in children’s reading development that can occur during summer when children are away from the classroom and not participating in formal literacy programs has been studied extensively.
Being a parent through the ages and stages of childhood is demanding but also rewarding, especially when you see your child flourish. Remember to include ‘camp’ on your best-choice list of places where that happens. The following is a general guide only, but it will help you to explore the links between the stages of development and the ways camp can help a child to grow and learn.
Summer camp is full of new experiences, outings and activities that will leave a lasting impression on your children well into next year’s school calendar. What do you do, though, if you can’t quite cough up the money for a week at camp? Or, if you’re like me, you’re a stay-at-home parent and think just maybe you could create your own ‘week at camp’with other families and friends. Read on for my top five suggestions for things to do with the kids this summer as you seek to entertain the troops until school starts back up again.
It’s the season your kids have been waiting for, so how will you maximize the long lazy days of summer with your family? Celebrate the carefree season to its fullest with these outdoor activities and adventures your whole family will enjoy.
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