SENIOR SCHOOL
Camps for kids and parents:
challenge accepted!
Each year we run several camps that are for both the students and their parents. The Year 6 and the
Year 11/12 parents and kids camps are for mums and dads, with their son or daughter, and the Year 7,
8 and 9/10 camps are for dads and kids; so dad comes along with his son or daughter. The aim of these
camps is quite simple; child and parent spend time together taking part in fun activities.
I won’t bore you by quoting all the academic
research and statistics around why it is
important for parents to spend quality one-
on-one time with their children but a few
reasons are outlined below: • it’s fun
• it’s fun • time away from regular activities • to encourage working together and
communication
• to provide an exciting platform to bond
at a different level • to highlight the importance of
encouragement and affirmation
• time for the parent away from everyday
stresses such as work • And one last thing – it’s fun!
• it’s fun
• time away from electronic distractions
• the chance to see a different side of the
child/parent in a different setting
• learning new skills
• shared experiences
• the chance to laugh together
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• to help parents and their children
to better understand their roles and
responsibilities
• to get to know other parents and kids
We run these camps in the first half of the
year, starting with the camp for Year 9 and
10 families early in first term. This timing
allows us to do a range of water-based
activities designed to challenge everyone.
The Year 6 camp is held later in Term 1 and
includes a range of activities that are similar
to what the students did on their camp.
The Year 11 and 12 camp is held in the