This question comes up a lot. If a child can just laze
around and do whatever they please all summer, why would they want to go to
summer camp? In reality, there is good reason for the increasing popularity of
summer camp. In a summer camp children of all ages are given the opportunity to
explore themselves and their environment in constructive and fun ways. A good program,
such as those offered by Riverdales Summer Camp in Fremont, California, benefits students in
two major ways: by activating their minds in a way that excites them, and by
being (sometimes covertly) highly educational.
Exciting Themes and
Activities for All Ages
In separating groups by age or grade, popular summer camps
allow children the most personalized and direct activities. A sixth grade
student and a child in kindergarten just don’t learn the same way. As much fun
as Bob the Builder Lego sets are (and they are, trust me), they just aren’t as
appealing to a teenager. A good summer camp personalizes each camp to the needs
of the age group.
By interacting with students at their own level of
understanding, children gain insight into the social behaviors of others, and
see what positive social learning is. The rewards of a supportive group of
peers go beyond the joy expressed on their faces; it actually instills
confidence in their everyday activities. By providing themes for learning which
the kids actually enjoy, they are
much more receptive to learning; in fact, they hardly realize they are being
taught anything.
Fun Education
This is the main aim of a fun education: to increase a
child’s receptiveness to education by making it enjoyable. How many times have
you had to drag yourself through a boring powerpoint presentation, only to
realize a week later that you don’t remember a single slide of it? It is no
different for children. Unless they are enjoying what they learn or finding it
useful, it will go right out the window once something “cooler” comes along.
At Riverdales summer camp, our programs are individualized
to each child’s likes, ensuring that they have a blast and remember every
moment. They are also highly educational - be sure to have that pen and paper
ready so they can teach you something new. If you are in the
Fremont, Ca area, contact us for an interview today!
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