To make your summer vacation truly meaningful.

With the 2025-2026 school year ending, many families in Dong Nai are beginning to plan their children's summer vacation. For many parents, summer is not only a time for children to relax after months of stressful studying, but also an opportunity for them to gain practical experience, develop life skills, and strengthen family bonds.

Children visit and experience the Four Seasons Flower Garden eco-tourism site (Xuan Bac commune). Photo: An Nhon

Instead of expensive or faraway trips, many families choose to give their children a summer close to nature, their hometown, and meaningful everyday experiences.

Accompanying and helping children grow up.

In late May, the family of Mr. Dang Duc Dinh (in Long Thanh ward) tried to arrange their business affairs to prepare for an eco-tourism trip with friends and relatives to the Ma Da forest and Tri An lake area in early June. “We want our children to temporarily put away their phones and computers and immerse themselves in nature. Experiences like cycling in the forest, wading through streams, or listening to guides share survival skills will help them learn many things that books might not,” Mr. Dinh shared.

Also choosing ecotourism for her children during the summer holidays, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong Tham (from Trang Bom ward) said: "For many years, my family has prioritized trips connected with nature, forests, and hands-on experiences. In 2025, the whole family visited relatives in Phuoc Long ward, combined with a sightseeing trip to Bu Gia Map National Park. This year, my husband and I decided to take our children to Cat Tien National Park for 2 days and 1 night."

According to Ms. Tham, children today have early access to technology but sometimes lack opportunities to experience real life. Therefore, she wants her children to see ancient trees hundreds of years old firsthand and explore the rich and valuable forest ecosystem. In particular, the family will take the children on a night wildlife viewing tour, an activity she believes will leave many unforgettable impressions on young children.