Where to send your child on summer camp? 5 of the most interesting ideas for camps for children and young people
Summer camps are not only great fun, but also an important step in your child’s development! It is a time for meeting peers, discovering passions and learning independence. At camp children spend plenty of time outdoors, improving their physical fitness. Workshops, experiments and trips broaden their horizons and spark their imagination.
Children at summer camps also learn teamwork and how to cope with new situations. They discover talents and passions in an atmosphere of support and friendship.
The range of summer camps is enormous. You can choose between trekking, sports and ecological camps and many more. There are even camps where children take on different challenges, pretending to be detectives, spies or even commandos!
1. Sports camps – perfect for young athletes!
Sports camps are an excellent opportunity to develop skills in the following disciplines:
- football,
- volleyball,
- basketball,
- handball,
- dance,
- horse riding,
- acrobatics,
- karate,
- judo,
- sailing,
- swimming,
- and many others.
Besides, it is a great way to boost a child’s physical fitness after ten months spent at school desks.
At sports camps, children and teenagers also learn cooperation and competition in the sporting spirit of fair play.
Thanks to such camps, children have a chance to learn healthy habits which, if supported at home, will stay with them for life. Exercise in the fresh air, training under the guidance of experienced coaches and the joy of competition mean that every camp day is of great value for a child’s health and development.
2. Art camps – develop your child’s creativity
During the school year there is often not enough time to nurture artistic talents. Fortunately, the summer lets you catch up! If your child loves to draw and paint, art camps are the perfect choice, giving them the chance to indulge their passion to the full.
Acting or theatre camps are another fantastic way to spark imagination. Children have the chance to step into different roles, allowing them to express themselves and build self‑confidence. And what about music summer camps? Your child can learn to play an instrument or sing in a choir!
Among art camps you’ll also find ones where children design and make costumes, jewellery, create films, learn photography or journalism.
The choice is truly vast!
3. Themed camps – discover passions in an exciting way!
Themed camps are a wonderful opportunity to combine fun with learning and to explore passions in a completely new way! Children interested in cooking can develop their skills preparing delicious dishes at culinary camps. It’s not only great fun but also an excellent lesson in healthy eating and creativity in the kitchen!
Science camps are another way to uncover the secrets of the world. Children can conduct experiments, delve into the mysteries of chemistry or physics and take part in nature workshops. For young explorers such a summer camp may be the most exciting adventure of the year!
4. Language camps – learning through play!
Language camps are a fantastic way to get used to a foreign language and open up to speaking English, for example, through play! Imagine your child spending time in beautiful surroundings, taking part in engaging projects and excursions, while also spending time with native speakers who share their love of their language and culture. Encouraged and motivated to communicate in English, children learn at lightning speed!
Thanks to learning a foreign language at camp, children have the chance to immerse themselves in it. Classes are conducted through games and activities, which makes acquiring new words and phrases easier and more enjoyable. Participants learn through interaction with others and everyday situations, which significantly boosts their self‑confidence when using the language.
There is nothing better than combining learning with the joy of discovering the world! Language camps offer unforgettable memories and skills that will stay with children for a lifetime.
Tip from Vitas School: Make sure you check out our summer language camps for children and teenagers, held on the Polish coast. We organise them with passion together with fantastic native speakers from the United Kingdom. They are also looked after by teachers who use the Montessori method. Each year the children get involved in a different, exciting project, have a great time and, more often than not, come back to us the following year!
5. Ecological and survival camps – discover the natural world!
Responsible use of natural resources, contact with nature and an escape from online life are trends that are becoming increasingly important in our everyday lives and are here to stay.
If you want your child to spend the holidays surrounded by nature, learning at the same time about its beauty and importance, an ecological camp will be an excellent choice.
During such camps children learn to recognise different species of plants and animals and to understand the principles of environmental protection. They experience everything themselves – from bird watching to picking forest fruit.
Ecological camps often include elements of survival and bushcraft. Children not only learn how to light a fire, build shelters, make tools, but also how to identify edible plants and obtain water and filter it in the wild.
In short – children on such camps learn to live in harmony with nature.
Ecological camps are the perfect way to instil a love of the natural world from an early age!
How to choose the perfect camp for your child?
Every child is different, so it is worth thinking about what interests them most. After all, the holidays are the best time for making dreams come true!
Also choose quality – good supervision, an attractive location, comfortable accommodation and varied food. Let your child be swept away by adventure! After returning home they will surprise you with greater maturity, plenty of ideas and new skills!
