Many of us have fond memories of going off to summer camp when we were children. And now that we’re adults, we have the opportunity to give our children the same exciting experience.
At Kids R Kids Avalon Park, we’re planning a summer camp called Camp Boomerang for kids aged K through 5th-grade with fun, challenging, and educational activities with a new theme each week to give them something new to look forward to.
Why Summer Camps Are Beneficial for Children
While every child is unique in their interests and personality, summer camp provides benefits that can last a lifetime, and here are just a few.
Life Skills Development
Outside of school, young children don’t always have an opportunity to participate in group activities or sports. Enrolling your kid in a summer camp program encourages them to participate with other children to solve problems, communicate, and work as a team –– skills they’ll need as they progress through life.
Often during summer camps, children begin developing leadership and decision-making skills. They learn to appreciate how differences become assets when working as a team, which is something they don’t always get in an academic setting.
Helps Shape Identity
Being away from their parents in a safe environment like a summer camp gives children a taste of independence, helping them develop and shape their identity and mature into the adult they’ll eventually become.
Summer camps teach kids self-reliance and allow them to engage in activities that help them discover their likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses. Participating in summer camp activities without always being told what to do by a parent or teacher is essential to developing a child’s sense of self-reliance, which is critical for building self-esteem.
Encourages Teamwork
Throughout your child’s life, they’ll be in situations where operating as a team is necessary, whether it’s school, sports, or a job. Developing skills like creative thinking and working with a group to achieve a goal early, sets them up for future success when working in a team environment and makes them a more well-rounded person.
Keeps Kids Active
Kids have more ways to limit physical activity than ever before, and it’s no surprise that the current generation is one of the most inactive and unhealthy in history. Enrolling your child in a summer camp gets them away from the screen and into an environment that encourages them to play, interact with others, and engage in fun physical activities.
It’s Fun
The best part about going to a summer camp is that your child won’t know they’re learning the valuable life skills because they’re too busy having fun. Our themed summer camps provide your child with various engaging and fun physical and educational activities that are good for their minds and bodies. And, it’s common for kids to develop lifelong bonds and friendships that begin at summer camp.
Camp Boomerang Curriculum
Our K through 5th-grade summer camp starts with a welcome campers pizza party and showcases weekly themes, and we have several exciting field trips planned, including bowling, golfing, and skating! We also have a variety of hands-on activities designed to make your campers smile, think, explore, collaborate, and grow while having the time of their lives.
And the best part is that we offer flexible options for parents, allowing you to decide which week(s) you want your child to attend to fit your busy schedule better.
Enrolling Now!
Spots are filling up quickly, but you can reserve yours by visiting our summer camp page HERE or calling us at 407-306-9035. Also, download the calendar to see what exciting events we have planned.