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dimanche 14 juin 2015

Durham Summer Camps Help Children To Grow And To Mature

By Elaine Guthrie


Summertime is that time of the year when children of all ages enjoy a long, lazy holiday. It sounds idyllic, but many parents, especially those living in the cities, despair of finding ways to keep their children occupied. Most parents cannot take off from work and at the same time they do not want their children to be stuck at home day in and day out. The answer, of course, is Durham summer camps.

Venues that offer summertime programs for children offer many distinct advantages. Children are kept occupied in a safe environment. These venues have to be registered and the registration criteria are very strict. No venue will risk its reputation and they are therefore very careful to appoint only experienced and responsible staff that know how to work with kids. Parents can therefore rest assured that their children are in capable hands.

Venues that offer special summertime programs also benefit the attending children in many different ways. They learn about team work and leadership. They learn how to get along with people from different backgrounds and they often form very firm new friendships. In many cases the activities on offer open new worlds and many children return home passionate about a new hobby. In short, children grow and they learn to be more independent.

There any many different types of summertime camps. Most of them concentrate on a specific area, such as art, sport or adventure, but some offer an interesting mix of different activities. Those that concentrate upon a specific field normally offer classes and activities led by specialists in that field. Children that are passionate about something very specific may therefore benefit from and prefer to attend these venues.

Finding the right venue is not all that difficult. There are several excellent websites that contain information on all the various venues, the programs they offer and the costs involved. Many sites offers facilities to communicate with the different venues, to make on line payments and to ask questions. It is vital to make sure that venues under consideration are properly registered and that they carry the required insurance.

There are other important matters to ascertain. Parents must make sure that medical help will be available if it becomes necessary. If the child uses chronic medication or requires a special diet, care should be taken to make sure that this will not be a problem for the venue. Many venues offer free open days and if it is at all possible, parents should try and attend a few before making a final decision.

Of course, it is also important to gain input from the child concerned. Many children prefer to attend venues where there will be some of their friends. Others prefer specific activities and yet others may want to attend a venue that they know from previous summertimes.

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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