Once you’ve made the decision to enroll your children in an educational summer camp for kids, the next task at hand is to look for one that your little ones will like and learn something from. This step is crucial to ensure that going to summer camp won’t seem like a chore.

Finding the right program is also important in making sure your kids will have fun, make new friends, and learn something all at the same time.

Here are some tips to keep in mind to be sure you will select the right educational summer camp chicago il for your children:

1. Know your options

Before talking to your kids about your plans of sending them to a summer learning camp, do some research about the different programs and providers.

Check the reputation of each learning center and their offered camps. Think about your children’s current interests, likes, and the subjects they excel in. Find out which learning centers offer camps that focus on these and get as many details as you can about these programs.

Lastly, consider the location of the camp, its starting date, and duration.

1. Consider your budget

Summer learning camps are long-term investments in your children’s future and development. However, you should still consider options that are within your budget.

Make sure the programs you shortlist are the ones that will give you and, more importantly, your kids more value for your money.

The camp should have suitable, modern, safe, and secure facilities. They should also have qualified and trained instructors or counselors to ensure your kids will learn a lot during the summer.

1. Talk to your kids

Once you have all the information you need about the possible summer camps you can enroll them into, have a talk with your kids. Get them onboard with your decision to send them to a camp during summer. Explain why you made this decision, highlighting the benefits they will gain from this activity.

It is also at this stage that you should ask your kids what kind of educational camp they will be interested to go to. Ask them what subjects they would like to learn more about. Since you already did your research, you will be able to provide them with a number of interesting options.

Most learning centers and organizations offer a variety of programs that include math, science, English, creative writing, and even introduction to robotics and app development. With these program offerings, you and your children won’t have any difficulties finding a camp they will like.

1. Visit the learning center and camp location

Once you and your kids have narrowed down the list of possible camps, visit the learning center. Talk with the staff, especially the instructors or facilitators who will be handling the program. Ask them about their background and experience in running educational camps.

Take the time to ask how many instructors are present in the camp as well. Hopefully, the camp has a low camper-to-facilitator ratio.

Next, visit the camp, with your kids if possible. Inspect the facilities and meet the other camp staff there. By visiting the camp, you and your children will have an idea (and feel) of the overall atmosphere. You can also ask more questions about the activities that will take place here.

If you and your kids leave the camp with a positive feeling, you will likely have found the most suitable one for your children.

1. Inject variety

Lastly, many educational summer camps offer half-day sessions. This means you can include other activities in your kids’ daily activities.

For instance, you can pair the creative writing or math camp with a recreational program your kids like. This can be a sports training or arts and crafts camp or program. If you have a young daughter who is interested in fashion, ask her if she wants to join a modeling class for youngsters.

You can also take your kids to a mini-golf course, a public swimming pool or waterpark, the zoo or an amusement park once a week or so. Make sure your children also get to enjoy their holiday which is still the main purpose of summer breaks.

With the right educational summer camp, you can be sure your kids retain and gain more knowledge they can use in the next school year or in the future. And by mixing in some other activities, you can ensure they can relax and have fun during their summer holiday, too.  

AUTHOR BIO

Maloy Burman is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Premier Genie FZ LLC. He is responsible for driving Premier Genie into a leadership position in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Education space in Asia, Middle East and Africa and building a solid brand value. Premier Genie is currently running 5 centers in Dubai and 5 centers in India with a goal to multiply that over the next 5 years.