When school is out for summer, kids relish the opportunity to play, spend time with their friends, and be outside in the good weather. Summer camp is great because it is a structured environment where kids can go learn new things but without the restrictions of the classroom environment. New Jersey summer camps like Black Bear Lake offer some of the best kids summer camp programs in the country.
There are two basic types of summer camp: day camps and sleep away camps. Both types have structured activities, and last from anywhere from a week or two to all summer long.
Sleep away camps are great, but can be expensive. Plus, some parents do not like the idea of being away from their kids for such a long period of time, and some kids would prefer to sleep in their own beds.
Kids day camp programs offer the best of both worlds. Parents do not need to worry about day care services, or about their children spending too much time in front of the TV or Xbox. Kids get to sleep in their own beds and tell their parents about what they did that day at camp.
Kids summer camp programs usually involve plenty of outdoor activities. In fact, the vast majority of summer camp programming is held outside to take advantage of summer weather and also to give kids the opportunity to learn about nature and get a lot of exercise: things they normally cannot do throughout the rest of the year.
Swimming, boating, team sports, arts and crafts, music, and many other activities are available for kids to learn new skills at summer camp. A highly social environment also benefits all children, helping kids of all ages to mature, learn, and grow at their own pact.