When school lets out for summer break, many parents find themselves in a bind. They need to continue working and don’t have time to watch their kids all day. That’s where summer programs come in. Viva Kids, located in the Midwood/Kings Highway area of Brooklyn offers an affordable easy process for parents, and a fun awesome summer for kids.
But what are the benefits? How will the summer experience impact both a childs academics when they return to school and can they learn skills they can use beyond summer camp? Here are 4 main benefits to summer programs for kids.
1. Gain Leadership Skills
Leadership skills are developed in children by guiding teams or dividing up chores. Sports activities provide an example of leadership and communication, and learning new skills helps kids learn how to make decisions under pressure with limited information and expands their ability to have fun while learning.
2.Teaches Self Determination
Independence is a vital part of becoming an adult. At camp, children experience time away from their parents and are given the opportunity to become more self-reliant while exploring what interests them and the strengths they have within themselves in order for these new found skills be applied back home when returning back home for the day, or to school after the summer!
3.Make New Friends
Camp is the perfect place for kids to meet other children with similar interests, bond over their challenges and have fun. The environment at camp provides an escape from pressure or media distractions so true friendships can form; these deep relationships can last years and expand your childs social ability.
4. Spend some time off-line
The average American child spends seven and a half hours per day in front of the television, computer or other screens. This is more than three times their daily time spent sleeping! Camp helps children connect with life beyond screens while they enjoy endless opportunities for engaging mental activities during our summer camp programs in Brooklyn.
Whats Next? Find a summer program near you!
If you’re located in Brooklyn be sure to check out the Viva Kids Camp Program to ensure your child has an awesome fulfilling summer where they grow, make new friends and find new interests all summer long. If not, be sure to search for summer programs near you to check out some programs before the summer starts!
We also provide transportation for our summer program students. We use vans, and they are professionally inspected and maintained consistently making things even easier for parents.