AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM’S
ACTIVITIES
When it comes to keeping kids challenged, summer day camp is where all the fun begins.
Day camp programs understand kids need plenty of space to run, play and discover the world around them.
Kids also need to take safe risks under the supportive guidance of experienced staff to develop social skills and confidence that help them succeed in life.
At day camp, kids are often willing to tackle challenges that they wouldn’t ordinarily do at home.
During your search for ways to keep your son or daughter stimulated, keep these challenging summer day camp activities in mind.
MASTERING ROCK CLIMBING AND ROPES COURSES
Kids are born with natural fears which is a good thing. Many of them find going to high places both thrilling and terrifying at the same time.
Fear helps them avoid dangerous situations. Summer day camp has rock climbing walls ‌
‌ and rope courses that use state-of-the-art belay systems to allow them to conquer their fear of heights in total safety.
These types of experiences also encourage goal setting since most kids will gradually work their way up to the top over several sessions of camp.
PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS ACTIVITIES
Challenging children to develop good sportsmanship and their athletic abilities is easy when they are exposed to a variety of sports at camp.
Consider your budding gymnast, for example. When he or she receives professional coaching ‌
‌ and works out on special equipment designed to keep them safe, they will be able to master complicated moves such as aerials and back flips.
Alternatively, your soccer player will be able to develop leadership skills, along with improving their kicking and passing abilities ‌
‌ while enjoying working together with their day camp team.
PERFORMING IN DRAMATIC PLAYS
Some of the most challenging activities at day camp go beyond just pushing kids to do their physical best.
Activities such as drama lessons encourage them to stretch out of their comfort zone to perfect their speech and performing skills.
Putting together a play and performing in front of a large group helps kids develop self-confidence that they can rely on for the rest of their lives.
They also learn how to work as a team when they design sets and plan costumes to enhance the performance of every actor.
LEARNING HOW TO PLAY CHESS
Mental challenges are just as important as those that involve athletics.
For some kids, there is nothing better than sitting down for a few minutes and pushing their reasoning abilities.
Learning to play chess is an interesting challenge because it only takes a lesson or two for kids to be able to compete with other beginners.
However, mastering advanced playing techniques can take months or even years, which gives kids a fun way to keep their mind challenged as they grow.
HAVING FUN BOATING ON THE WATER
At summer day camp, watersports are a favorite activity among campers of all ages.
For this reason, they are given opportunities to just have fun on bumper boats ‌
‌ or they can increase the level of challenge by learning how to do things such as operate a canoe or kayak.
Learning boating skills teaches kids responsibility along with water safety rules they will use throughout their life.
Since boating is so much fun, most campers hardly notice that they are being challenged to strengthen their abilities.
Challenges are incorporated throughout the daily schedule at summer day camp. This encourages kids to reach their fullest potential.
This is because day camps offer fun, daily experiences along with special events that encourage bonding and the creation of beautiful memories.
Whether they’re into stretching their brain with Lego robotics or conquering the highest level on a ropes course ‌
… day camp has the equipment and staff they need to reach their goals.
Let your kids enjoy the Maplewood Summer Day Camp.
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Experienced staff will keep your child both safe and busy with arts and crafts, games, water sports, gymnastics and more.
Visit the site at
MAPLEWOOD COUNTRY DAY CAMP AND ENRICHMENT CENTER 150 Foundry St. (Route 106) PO Box 88 (Mailing) South Easton, MA 02375 Email: info@maplewoodyearround.com Telephone: (508) 238-2387 FAX: (508) 238-1154