The Importance of Summer Camp for Kids

For most school-aged children, summer vacation is the long-awaited break when they can relax, sleep in, play with their friends, and enjoy outdoor activities. The reality is that this dream summer vacation may actually become quite boring after a couple weeks of no structured activity! Research has shown that a student’s learning trajectory often starts to slide during summer vacation, also known as “summer learning loss,” due to lack of engagement in educational experiences.

Prevent Summer Learning Loss

To help prevent the “summer learning loss,” parent should have their children participate in an exciting, educational summer camp program that keeps them active, provides opportunities to learn, and appeals to their interests, like science, sports, or music. A good summer camp will have a broad impact on development and learning abilities over the summer, keeping their mind sharp, their bodies active, and their imaginations entertained.

Develop Social Bonds

Children get to meet new peers during summer camp that they may not have come into contact with in their everyday lives. Campers come together from different parts of the community to work as a team and build social bonds over fun activities. The importance of quality childhood friendships for well-being has been clearly established, and many camp programs specifically focus on fostering those friendships, along with teaching, modeling, and practicing social skills children typically won’t experience elsewhere. A good summer camp program will foster a sense of belonging and social acceptance, and an opportunity to practice skills like cooperation, altruism, and empathy.

Stay Active & Cure Boredom

Childhood physical inactivity and obesity is a major concern because the current generation of children is one of the most inactive and unhealthy in history. When a child participates in a summer camp program that offers opportunities for them to play & explore physical activities, the recommended amount of exercise should be met or exceeded daily! Summer camps also generally offer healthy snacks and meals during camp hours making sure everything your child eats is healthy & nutritious.

Summer camp is an unforgettable experience that will give each camper memories. Attending summer camp is an excellent way to ensure kids stay engaged socially, physically and academically throughout the warm weather break.

If you are looking for an excellent summer camp program for your child this year, check out Kids ‘R’ Kids “Rock the World” summer camp serving Avalon Park, and East Orlando residents. Children ages 5 to 12 can look forward to new exciting activities every day, along with field trips, special events, and weekly visits to our very own “Splash Pad.”  Sign Up Early, Starts June 4th! Call our location at Avalon Park – 407-306-9035.