[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]First-time away experiences for children can cause an increase in anxiety. At a certain age, you might consider if it is time for your child to experience summer camp. Although your child might be at the age to spend time away, are they ready? Kids tend to begin attending summer camp at the mere age of eight years old. However, …
How to Help Your Child Overcome the Fear of Summer Camp
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Is it time to send your child to summer camp? The weeks leading up to summer camp can result in an immense amount of anxiety. While some children might feel homesick for only a few minutes until they mingle and meet new friends, others can take time to adjust. Some children can experience separation anxiety that can result in them …
Six Ways to Get Moving This Summer
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Summer is officially here, and it is time to get moving. The season is here for summer camp, camping trips, outdoor movie nights, summer game nights, and more. While it can be tempting to stay inside during the week and cozy up to the electronics, this can negatively impact a child’s physical well-being. Ensuring that kids are continuously moving this …
How Summer Camp Can Improve Socialization
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With children spending more time online than outside these days, it is vital to get them outside and moving while participating in hands-on activities. Summer camp can assist in a child’s adolescent development through organized outdoor activities. Camp teaches kids leadership skills and intellectual development. A week or two at summer camp can provide kids with socialization activities that allow …
The Benefits of Summer Camp in 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The year 2020-2021 was unexpected. For adolescents, the impacts of last year will be long-lasting as many missed out on social and in-person communication opportunities. As we go through the summer months of 2021, there is more to look forward to as lockdown restrictions ease. With that being said, it is vital to keep in mind the need to promote …