The school year is coming to an end. Literally in a matter of days - a long-awaited summer vacation. All parents want the child spent the time wondering and away from the bustle of the city. And, then, it's time to select a summer camp for him. Now you can find a lot of offers on children's learning and improvement in different parts of Ukraine and abroad. But how to orient in all this diversity, what to look for when choosing a summer camp for your child?
Editorial Kolobok.ua It was a cheat sheet of 10 things that need to pay very close attention when choosing a summer camp for your child.
HOW TO CHOOSE? Best of all, if the summer camp children have traveled to your friends, acquaintances, classmates or fellow sports section of your child. Then you will be able to obtain independent and objective reviews about this establishment, will know what are the advantages and disadvantages to what you should be ready.
But if among your acquaintances are no such people, do not despair. Where you can get help from reviews on the internet, though to them and must be treated with skepticism, because praise can write themselves the founders of the camp, and to criticize - competitors or visitors, which in principle do not like and can not be please. Nevertheless, the overall picture of the vending camp thus make possible.
If the camp is located, it is better to go and see for your own eyes. There is no such possibility? Then you need to meet with a representative of the institution in your town, ask all the questions, and if satisfied, issue a ticket.
PROGRAM. When choosing a camp, guided by your child's age, the range of his interests and the result you want to get from his stay in the camp.
For example, if the child goes to the camp for the first time, it is better for him to choose a place of rest near your city, so you can often it provedyvat. The camp program - is the first thing we pay attention, and perhaps the most important selection criterion. If a child is professionally engaged in sports, choose the appropriate interests of his camp (there are now equestrian, tennis, soccer and many other sports orientation camp).
For the creative child's camp fit in the style of "X-Factor" with voice lessons, dance, acting.
There are "Cossack" camp to hone the skills of orienteering and survival in a natural environment that will appeal especially teenage boys.
Very popular summer camps with thematic Quest programs. And, of course, if you want to combine relaxation and training, choose a language camp. As a rule, they can take a course of English with experienced teachers (often native speakers) German, Polish, in rare cases (in which case it is likely to go on a foreign camp).
RESIDENCE.Note the living conditions of children: Children's room should be spacious, light, new or reconditioned, have everything you need for a comfortable stay and play. Ask how many children in the room, whether there are open windows as often cleaned, whether there is an individual bathroom, or he is on the floor. Children living in high-rise housing, or there is a possibility of settlement in the cottages. From all of these little things is not only a good mood and well-being, but sometimes a child's health.
NUTRITION camp (even if it is a tent camp or Cossack camp "for survival") must be complete and balanced, designed for the child's body. Feed the baby should not be less than four times a day and always at least at lunch Serve hot. You must be confident in the quality of products, so check in advance with the proposed menu.
In many camps (for example, in the Carpathians) baby food organized from farm products. This is definitely a plus: it means the food is fresh and environmentally friendly. If your baby is quite picky about food, give preference to camp with the power system "Swedish table "- so the child can choose for myself that he eat, and you will be sure that the baby does not remain hungry. Do you have concerns that such a system of food the child will only eat french fries? Choose a camp set meals.
SPORT AND WELLNESS. Typically, parents pay for this item is not too much attention: the child will be outdoors, in a circle of peers and how this would be enough.
However, proper rest should bring not only pleasure and thrills but also health benefits. Therefore it is good if the camp will be developed infrastructure for sports and recreation. For example, sports fields, tennis courts, multiple pools, beach or leisure highlands, sources of mineral or thermal water. Also in the camp should be on duty around the clock doctor ready to assist your child at any time necessary assistance.
ACTIVITY. When choosing a camp to know in advance what the child will be busy throughout the day. The program should provide useful and entertaining activity, so that participants do not get bored, constantly learned something new and had fun with their peers. The camp should be a variety of sporting activities, creative mug for all tastes, picnics and excursions. By the way, do not be amiss to ask in advance exactly which tours are included in the basic program, but for some, perhaps, will have to pay.
SECURITY. Certainly not the last role in the organization of children's leisure playing safety. Find out securely fenced area, whether it is protected (and possibly equipped with cameras CCTV), locked overnight whether children can leave it alone and get foreign To camp. Do children remain unattended for a long time, left to themselves. Note the presence of the camp guard and the medical staff.
COMMAND. Ask, who is in the team of teachers, counselors and animators. Usually at the camp site all these people are both highly skilled professionals. Do not hesitate to ask if they have the appropriate education, certification and experience.
FOUNDERS camp. And finally, do not be amiss to ask, who is the founder of the camp, which he has experience in the organization of children's activities. Search the internet for reviews on the reliability of the organization, what her reputation, to make sure that you offer your child a better summer vacation.
