jeudi 18 juin 2015

Durham Summer Camps Offer Fun, Safety And Adventure

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.

Children attending these camping schools also benefit in many ways. They learn new skills and they gain experience in team work, communication and leadership. They also have to learn how to share and how to get along with a diverse group of people. Many children make life long new friends during these holidays. Children are kept occupied by a wide variety of activities and many find exciting new hobbies and interests.

There is an amazing variety of different summertime programs for children. Many venues specialize in a very narrow field such a a specific type of sport, sculpture, music or even subjects such as science. These programs are beneficial to children that aim to improve their skills and competency in their preferred pastimes or interests. However, there are also many venues that offer programs with a balanced mix of activities.

The internet offers wonderful resources for finding suitable venues. There are great sites that offer interaction with various venues. Parents can obtain quotes and ask questions. A word of warning, however. Ask any venue whether they are registered and properly insured as required by the law. Do not take their word for it, but ask for registration numbers and follow them up.

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.

Parents should not make final decisions without consulting their children. Many kids prefer to attend the same camp year after year, simply because they like it there and they often have friends that attend as well. If a child is forced to go to a venue they do not like it can easily lead to resentment, misbehaviour and an all out family fight.

Attending a venue that offers meaningful and fun activities are most certainly beneficial for most children. They learn how to make decisions and to be more independent. Better yet, they have fun and they get to know more people. This is infinitely better than having a child cooped up in the house or flat, unable to go anywhere.




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