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By Elaine Guthrie


The end of the school year is fast approaching and you are at a loss as to what to do with your child. The summer day camp Port Perry programs have to offer may be a great solution and an answer to your prayers. The Port Perry, ON venues can provide all of your youngsters with a fun and educational curriculum for several weeks during their break from school.

You don't have to worry about your child spending the night. Just drop him off in the morning and pick him up at the designated time in late afternoon. This is a great way to get younger ones used to time away from home and once they get older, they can even attend an overnight-type establishment.

Select a venue that fits the exact age range of your youngster. Many of these facilities are meant for preschoolers while some of the others will cater to the elementary set. Several will be focused on middle school and the high school student. Be careful about placing a child with a much younger group as he will feel awkward and very out of place. If he is placed with older children, he may become frustrated because he cannot keep up with their activities.

Many of these unique camps have themes such as martial arts, music, dance, gymnastics, boxing, sports, math and even chess. Select the type you know your child will love and maybe even learn something from. Other activities offered could include arts and crafts, movies and games, exercise, swimming, outdoor games, and more.

The facilities will provide lists of the supplies and equipment needed for the duration of the program. Some of these would include an extra set of clothes, towels, snacks, sunscreen, and swim shoes. Meals are often provided by the establishment but if they are not, just pack your child a nutritious lunch with plenty of extra beverages. Remember, your little one will be spending lots of time outdoors and will need to stay hydrated as much as possible.

Always sign up as soon as possible as there may be limited space. You may even be offered discounts for early registration or for signing up more than one attendee. This will be of great financial value, especially if your many children can attend together. They can watch out for each other and bond even more through this experience.

And don't feel guilty about gaining a little "me" time while your young ones are enjoying their new activities. The more relaxed and happy that you are, the more well-adjusted and confident they will feel. Make an appointment to get your nails done, learn a new skill yourself, spend time with your significant other or just use the time to get caught up on chores around the home.

Attending these venues is a constructive manner for your younger set to learn new skills and make many new friends. Every day they will come home and tell you stories of their happy times and the many activities they participate in. They will rapidly become much more mature and independent as the school break progresses.




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