Wednesday, June 17, 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.

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 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.

Parents often agonize over which venue to choose. They want their child to be safe but they also want him to have a good time. The internet is an excellent source of information. There are various sites that offer information on the different programs offered by the various venues. Many sites allow users to ask questions and obtain written quotes. Parents should make sure that they only consider venues that are legally registered.

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.

There can be no doubt that children, by and large, enjoy going away for the summertime holidays. In many cases they grow more mature and independent during this time. They learn new skills and their confidence experience a boost. Parents benefit by knowing that their child is safe and that he is enjoying himself.




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