For children, the holiday period means joy, fun, and a break from their studies. But for parents who work during this period, not having a place to leave their children can be a problem. The best solution? A summer camp at sea.
What is a summer camp?
A seaside holiday camp consists of planned recreational and sports activities organized by qualified leisure professionals for children and adolescents during the holiday period. Holiday camps usually take place in clubs, condominiums, parks, schools, and gymnasiums.
Educational and fun spaces, summer camps are excellent options for children to have fun in complete safety and for their parents to be able to work with peace of mind. But how do you choose the healthiest and most suitable place to entrust your child?
What are the benefits of a summer camp?
Group activities such as summer camps promote socialization, develop self-confidence, and stimulate children’s autonomy. For example, it is common for a child who does not know how to put away his backpack or bed to learn to manage alone when he is away from his parents. Thus, being away from his parents, being responsible for his things, making decisions that until then were made by his parents, and getting to know each other in a new social group are all experiences offered by a summer camp. In addition, a stay at a seaside summer camp allows the child to learn to integrate into a group, to share, to win, to lose, and to solve some of his problems.
During the days spent away from their parents, children begin to develop habits of independence, such as learning to pack their clothes and luggage, serving themselves their food, and learning from their different peers.
Ask for references from those who have already tried
The first step in making an informed choice is to listen to the opinions of those who have already used the service. Look for references: talk to the parents of your child’s classmates and ask them for references. It is also useful to consult teachers because, within the educational environment, they may have recommendations to make.
In addition to consulting with teachers and parents of your child’s classmates, do some research online to see what reviews and opinions there are about summer camps in your area.
Visit the holiday camp website
Before using the services of a summer camp, try to visit the premises where the activities will take place.
Check that the site is hygienic and safe, that there is enough space for children to play, and what recreational opportunities are offered. It is important to visit the structure of several summer camps until you find the one that meets your expectations and, above all, those of your child.
Check security
In addition to the comfort of the place, it is important to check the safety of the seaside holiday camp. So, during your visit, make sure that there are no dangerous objects on the site, on which children could cut themselves or even swallow.
If there is a playground, check that it is in good condition, that the wood is not rotten and that there are no broken toys. It is also important to check that the place has an infirmary or medical assistance in case a child gets injured during the activities or gets sick for any reason.
