by Kaetlin Zink
Though it may not feel like it, summertime will be here before we
know it! You know what that calls for – time spent relaxing poolside,
enjoying burgers from the grill, listening to good music with friends and family.
If you have a child, this time of year also means summer break (man, wouldn’t
it be nice to be a kid again?!). Such a long break from school, however, doesn’t
necessarily make the decision to remain idle for that period of time the best idea.
Check out these benefits to enrolling your kiddos in summer camp.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY –
Children engage in various
sports and activities to stay
fit, like basketball, soccer,
volleyball, floor hockey,
handball, wiffle ball, tag
games, and more. If your
children are particularly
interested in sports and
fitness, check out our activity-
based camps, like yoga and
laser tag.
COMMUNITY OF FRIENDS –
Summer camp is an excellent
way to boost your children’s
social skills. While campers
oftentimes have school friends
that attend the same camp, it
is also an opportunity for them
to diversify and meet students
from other schools.
CREATIVE EXPLORATION –
Many HAC camps incorporate
arts and crafts and allow for
creative exploration. If your
child is interested in drawing
and creating, make sure to
check into camps like Art
Around the Globe and Dare to
Draw: Cartooning and Disney.
STRUCTURED ATMOSPHERE
– Without a structured
routine in the summertime,
many children can get out of
the natural swing of things,
sometimes even setting them
back developmentally. By
enrolling your child in summer
camp, the implementation of
a daily routine will serve as
a beneficial way to reverse
these potential setbacks.
INFLUENTIAL ROLE
MODELS – Our amazing
counselors at the HAC set
great examples for modeling
behavior. They especially
emphasize the importance of
embracing a positive outlook
on life, regardless of current
circumstance.
TEAMWORK SKILLS – Every
day at camp, children engage
in stimulating group activities,
both creative and athletic.
Communicating with campers
from diverse backgrounds /
experiences allows them to
learn new perspectives and
build upon their teamwork
skills. They also learn that
working together is fun!
BUILDING INDEPENDENCE
– While socializing is certainly
key at camp, children also
have the opportunity to
expand on an individual,
personal level. Participation
in daily activities at camp
help children make choices
independently, under the
guidance and leadership of
counselors.
INSTILLING CONFIDENCE
– Children are given the
opportunity to further explore
known interests as well as
discover and explore new
interests they otherwise might
not have stumbled upon.
The independence they gain
through these experiences
enhances self-confidence.
DISCOVERING AND
EXPLORING TALENTS – In a
limited school setting, children
oftentimes fail to realize the
full scope of their interests and
talents. By introducing children
to more unique programs
only found in summer camps,
kids are able to discover
and explore new avenues of
i nterest.
MATURING – Summer
camp allows for maturation
in all aspects. Participation
in camp allows children to
mature socially, emotionally,
intellectually, and even morally.
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HAC has been providing a safe,
fun, and educational place for
kids to spend their summers
for 11 years now! We offer
programs for kids between the
ages of 3 and 12 years old. Our
various programs include fan
favorites, like Sports Mania and
Party in the USA, Olympics and
SuperHero Alliance!
Furthermore, our summer
camps provide children with the
opportunity for philanthropy.
HAC campers engage in
fundraising to help raise money
for the Special Olympics
Delaware and Delaware
Foundation Reaching Citizens.
Teaching children selflessness
and social awareness at an
early age can have a profound
impact on their character
development throughout the
course of their lives. Raising
our children to know the
importance of helping others is
imperative to making our world
a better, safer, happier place.
For a full list of our Summer
Camp programs, visit our
website at hachealthclub.com/
camp, or pick up a brochure
on your next visit to the HAC!
Our online registration is
available now! To find out which
camp is the right fit for your
child, contact kidsprograms@
hachealthclub.com.
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