Summer Camps Protection, Leraning and Fun!

Protecting the Environment
As part of their daily routine, children can engage in activities such as maintaining a 
clean summer camp environment and premises, or planting and caring for flowers 
and plants. Children can also be informed on the environmental damages caused by 
wastes, gas and fuels.
 
Animals
Discussions on how to properly care and treat animals are highly advised. Another 
advised activity can be visiting a zoo or an animal’s museum. 
Reading and Books
Reading helps children learn new things and is vital in developing a good self image. 
Reading skills are important for success in school and work and books can be fun 
and an activity which helps develop imagination in children. Hence, it is advised that at 
least one activity planned during the week be focused on reading and books. 
Sports
Sports need to be included in the weekly summer camp plans as not only do they 
provide for children's physical wellbeing but they can also help to social skills such as 
cooperation and/or communication.
Remedial Classes
Remedial classes for children who have learning difficulties can also be an option 
during summer camps. These classes can be oriented towards improving language 
or mathematics skills. Remedial classes should be an option for only those children 
wishing to receive the extra study support and hours. 
It is very important that personnel and participating children 
apply the knowledge acquired on these topics during the summer 
camp.
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SUMMER CAMPS GUIDELINE
Crafts Classes 
 
Learning handicraft is learning a life skill. There is great value in teaching a child how to 
produce a handmade product or material. Handmade products or materials include 
pictures, frames, cards, flowers, trees, seashell critters, sand-filled bottles, marbled clay 
beads, paper plate sun, pencil pinwheels, treasure map, braided friendship bracelets, 
summer headbands and/or kites.