Summer Day Camps

Summer day camps offer a great way for kids to pass their vacation in action, instead of planted in front of the TV or playing video games. Day camps are great for parents too; they still get that much needed adult time or if they work, they know their children are in good hands. There are many different types of day camps available in almost all areas.

Animal encounters

Many zoos and even animal shelters offer day camps. The zoo camps are normally separated by age groups and include art projects, getting to know the animals and even some one on one time with more docile inhabitants. Most animals shelters allow children to come in during the summer on more of a volunteer basis, which is great for older kids or younger, but mature children that enjoy helping. The animal shelter tasks include feeding and watering the animals, cleaning their cages and, of course, showing the cats and dogs love and affection.

Educational camps

If your child loves to learn, an educational day camp is a good fit. Some public and private schools offer learning programs throughout the summer and sometimes individual teachers start up book clubs or art classes. Many local libraries have daily reading sessions and classes on literature. Museums have a tendency to provide art or music classes, and most government programs are free. The parks and recreation department almost always has sports camps, nature groups and supervised playgrounds or sporting event available during summer months, and the fees are very reasonable.

Help your children get the most out of summer vacation. Enroll them in a summer day camp, and let them explore the world.

Summer day camps are a great way for kids to pass their vacation in action

by Jessica Ludwig Ramirez, Groups & Organizations writer