Fun Physical Activities at Summer Day Camp

Fun​ ​Physical​ ​Activities​ ​at​ ​Summer​ ​Day​ ​Camp

Pulling​ ​kids​ ​away​ ​from​ ​the​ ​video​ ​games​ ​and​ ​getting​ ​them​ ​to​ ​burn​ ​off​ ​their​ ​energy​ ​is​ ​never​ ​a

problem​ ​for​ ​parents​ ​who​ ​send​ ​their​ ​kids​ ​to​ ​summer​ ​day​ ​camp.​ ​This​ ​is​ ​because​ ​summer​ ​camp

programs​ ​offer​ ​a​ ​full​ ​range​ ​of​ ​activities​ ​that​ ​are​ ​designed​ ​to​ ​keep​ ​kids​ ​moving​ ​while​ ​they​ ​have fun​ ​in​ ​an​ ​outdoor​ ​environment.​ ​In​ ​fact,​ ​kids​ ​often​ ​come​ ​home​ ​exhausted​ ​but​ ​happy​ ​after​ ​they have​ ​spent​ ​their​ ​day​ ​engaged​ ​in​ ​these​ ​fun​ ​physical​ ​activities.

Inspire​ ​a​ ​Lifelong​ ​Hobby​ ​with​ ​Golf​ ​and​ ​Tennis​ ​Lessons

Day​ ​camps​ ​offer​ ​a​ ​wealth​ ​of​ ​programs​ ​throughout​ ​the​ ​school​ ​year,​ ​but​ ​they​ ​tend​ ​to​ ​offer​ ​a​ ​few extra​ ​special​ ​ones​ ​to​ ​give​ ​kids​ ​a​ ​novel​ ​way​ ​to​ ​spend​ ​their​ ​time​ ​during​ ​the​ ​summer.​ ​Activities such​ ​as​ ​golf​ ​and​ ​tennis​ ​allow​ ​kids​ ​to​ ​develop​ ​new​ ​interests​ ​that​ ​last​ ​long​ ​after​ ​their​ ​desire​ ​to

play​ ​with​ ​toys​ ​are​ ​over.​ ​These​ ​types​ ​of​ ​sports​ ​also​ ​stimulate​ ​both​ ​cardiovascular​ ​and​ ​muscle development,​ ​which​ ​enhances​ ​every​ ​other​ ​activity​ ​a​ ​child​ ​enjoys​ ​in​ ​their​ ​leisure​ ​time.

Form​ ​Healthy​ ​Friendships​ ​with​ ​Classic​ ​Camp​ ​Games

Physical​ ​fitness​ ​is​ ​always​ ​more​ ​enjoyable​ ​when​ ​exercise​ ​involves​ ​a​ ​few​ ​friends.​ ​Day​ ​camps provide​ ​all​ ​the​ ​equipment​ ​and​ ​guidance​ ​kids​ ​need​ ​to​ ​get​ ​involved​ ​in​ ​an​ ​impromptu​ ​game​ ​of

gaga​ ​ball​ ​or​ ​pillo-polo.​ ​From​ ​running​ ​to​ ​capture​ ​a​ ​flag​ ​from​ ​an​ ​opposing​ ​teammate​ ​or​ ​scrambling to​ ​cross​ ​the​ ​finish​ ​line​ ​during​ ​a​ ​derby,​ ​friendly​ ​competitions​ ​encourage​ ​bonding​ ​along​ ​with understanding​ ​that​ ​physical​ ​activity​ ​is​ ​just​ ​plain​ ​fun.

Dive​ ​Into​ ​Fitness​ ​by​ ​Strengthening​ ​Swimming​ ​Skills

Daily​ ​swimming​ ​lessons​ ​train​ ​kids​ ​on​ ​important​ ​safety​ ​skills​ ​while​ ​also​ ​giving​ ​them​ ​an​ ​enjoyable way​ ​to​ ​stay​ ​healthy.​ ​However,​ ​day​ ​camps​ ​make​ ​sure​ ​that​ ​swimming​ ​never​ ​gets​ ​boring​ ​by

offering​ ​multiple​ ​ways​ ​for​ ​a​ ​kid​ ​to​ ​take​ ​a​ ​dip​ ​in​ ​the​ ​pool.​ ​Sliding​ ​down​ ​water​ ​slides,​ ​diving​ ​for pennies​ ​and​ ​even​ ​conquering​ ​the​ ​swim​ ​all​ ​the​ ​way​ ​across​ ​the​ ​lake​ ​gives​ ​kids​ ​goals​ ​for improving​ ​their​ ​skills​ ​that​ ​they​ ​look​ ​forward​ ​to​ ​accomplishing.

Cultivate​ ​Better​ ​Health​ ​With​ ​Gardening

Summer​ ​day​ ​camp​ ​is​ ​full​ ​of​ ​boisterous​ ​activities,​ ​but​ ​it​ ​ ​also​ ​provides​ ​other​ ​ways​ ​for​ ​kids​ ​to

engage​ ​in​ ​physical​ ​activity.​ ​For​ ​instance,​ ​gardening​ ​is​ ​a​ ​form​ ​of​ ​exercise​ ​that​ ​kids​ ​are​ ​naturally drawn​ ​to​ ​out​ ​of​ ​curiosity​ ​about​ ​the​ ​world​ ​around​ ​them,​ ​and​ ​it​ ​is​ ​perfect​ ​for​ ​giving​ ​kids​ ​an​ ​outlet for​ ​their​ ​energy​ ​when​ ​they​ ​are​ ​dealing​ ​with​ ​restrictions​ ​from​ ​a​ ​sports​ ​injury.​ ​Gardening​ ​also promotes​ ​positive​ ​mental​ ​wellbeing​ ​and​ ​helps​ ​kids​ ​learn​ ​more​ ​about​ ​nateure.

Release​ ​Energy​ ​by​ ​Literally​ ​Climbing​ ​the​ ​Walls

Families​ ​often​ ​discover​ ​that​ ​their​ ​child​ ​is​ ​more​ ​like​ ​a​ ​little​ ​monkey​ ​than​ ​a​ ​human​ ​since​ ​their

boundless​ ​energy​ ​leaves​ ​them​ ​constantly​ ​running​ ​about​ ​the​ ​house.​ ​At​ ​day​ ​camp,​ ​specialized equipment​ ​such​ ​as​ ​rock​ ​climbing​ ​walls​ ​and​ ​rope​ ​courses​ ​give​ ​kids​ ​a​ ​safe​ ​place​ ​to​ ​take​ ​risks

such​ ​as​ ​reaching​ ​for​ ​that​ ​hand​ ​hold​ ​that​ ​seems​ ​just​ ​out​ ​of​ ​reach.​ ​Flying​ ​through​ ​the​ ​air​ ​on​ ​high

rope​ ​swings​ ​gives​ ​kids​ ​an​ ​instant​ ​reward​ ​for​ ​their​ ​courage​ ​and​ ​dedication​ ​to​ ​engage​ ​in challenging​ ​physical​ ​activities.

Keeping​ ​kids​ ​active​ ​during​ ​the​ ​summer​ ​doesn’t​ ​have​ ​to​ ​be​ ​that​ ​hard​ ​when​ ​families​ ​take

advantage​ ​of​ ​camp​ ​programs.​ ​By​ ​finding​ ​a​ ​day​ ​camp​ ​program​ ​that​ ​carefully​ ​balances​ ​structured and​ ​child-lead​ ​activities,​ ​you​ ​can​ ​watch​ ​your​ ​child​ ​blossom​ ​into​ ​a​ ​person​ ​that​ ​loves​ ​the​ ​outdoors and​ ​appreciates​ ​physical​ ​activity.

Resource: Let​ ​your​ ​kids​ ​enjoy​ ​summer​ ​camp​ ​fun​​ ​at​ ​Maplewood​ ​Summer​ ​Day​ ​Camp.​ ​Experienced staff​ ​will​ ​keep​ ​your​ ​child​ ​both​ ​safe​ ​and​ ​busy​ ​with​ ​arts​ ​and​ ​crafts,​ ​games,​ ​water​ ​sports, gymnastics​ ​and​ ​more.​ ​Visit​ ​the​ ​site​ ​at

http://maplewoodyearround.com/summer-camp/summer-camp-activities/​​ ​ ​to​ ​see​ ​the​ ​fun your​ ​child​ ​will​ ​have​ ​at​ ​Maplewood​ ​Summer​ ​Day​ ​Camp.