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  • 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.

    Children attending these camping schools also benefit in many ways. They learn new skills and they gain experience in team work, communication and leadership. They also have to learn how to share and how to get along with a diverse group of people. Many children make life long new friends during these holidays. Children are kept occupied by a wide variety of activities and many find exciting new hobbies and interests.

    There is an astonishing variety in the various types of camps. Some of them offer programs that focus on very specific areas, such as sport, art, adventure or even academic subjects such as maths or science. These venues that specialize often employ experts in the particular field to lead activities and many children that are interested in these specific fields benefit greatly. There are, however, also many venues that offer mixed programs.

    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.

    When evaluating venues, remember to ask about medical facilities and make sure that the venue will be able to cater for special needs such as diets, medical attention and even behavioural issues if these are relevant. Parents should try to visit potential venues personally. Many offer free open days and it is certainly worth it before making a decision. After all, one is going to entrust your child to their care.

    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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