Summer camp forms are booming, parents have a headache choosing

According to the reporter's research, the current forms of summer camps are very diverse in both content and organization, such as military summer camps, English summer camps, life skills summer camps, career experience summer camps, experiential summer camps, etc.

These summer camps last from 3-5 days, 1 week, half a month, or a whole month. The cost of these experiential courses also varies depending on the reputation of the organizing unit as well as the duration of the program. Faced with countless different summer camp programs, many parents are confused when choosing.

This summer, instead of letting her child attend the "3rd semester", Ms. Phan Thanh Tam (Thanh Xuan, Hanoi ) plans to spend time with her child at a summer camp so that the child can have time to relax and unwind after a hard year of studying, and at the same time improve soft skills.

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“After 3 years of studying affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, my children's participation in activities has been greatly affected. Not only have their academic results declined, but their soft skills have also been greatly affected. They are more reluctant to communicate with people, and their free time is mainly spent watching TV and using their phones. I hope that through participating in the summer camp, my children will be able to meet new friends, be more open, have fun and practice necessary life skills,” Ms. Tam shared.

However, this parent also said that she has been researching summer camp programs for over a month now, but still feels confused and has difficulty finding a program with content that is suitable for her child, effective and ensures safety.

Ms. Nguyen Minh Hang (Cau Giay, Hanoi) also said that the cost for children to participate in summer camps is at least a few million for short-term courses, even up to tens of millions for longer-term experience courses, with foreign summer camps costing up to hundreds of millions of dong. Therefore, Ms. Hang is carefully considering the content and organization of summer camps.

“I hope that when participating in these programs, children will have the opportunity to experience, learn while playing, play while learning, not just go on a field trip for a few days,” said Ms. Hang.

Dr. Vu Viet Anh, an education expert, said that after a hard year of studying, summer vacation is the time for students to release energy and acquire new skills and knowledge.

According to Dr. Vu Viet Anh, the benefits that summer camps can bring to children include helping to develop social skills. Summer camps provide children with a new environment, different from school, helping them learn how to interact with new people, enhance communication skills and build social relationships. These skills are very important for children's future development.

Summer camps also help children develop thinking skills by learning how to solve problems and face new challenges. This is an opportunity for them to experience and learn new thinking skills, while developing creativity and logical thinking.

In addition, summer camp also provides children with a completely new environment, allowing them to explore new things, experience things they have never experienced before. This can help children develop curiosity, explore and cultivate knowledge about the world around them.

“Summer camps can provide children with additional knowledge beyond their school curriculum. Summer camp programs often focus on areas such as life skills, attitudes, arts, sports, science and technology, helping children expand their knowledge and explore new interests.

However, not all summer camps are beneficial for children. Choosing the right summer camp is very important, parents need to be careful in evaluating the quality and safety of summer camp programs," Dr. Vu Viet Anh emphasized.

This expert noted that when choosing a summer camp for their children, parents need to find a camp that is appropriate for their child's age. Summer camps are often designed for different ages, so parents need to carefully research the age range accepted for summer camp and make sure their child is old enough to participate. Choosing a summer camp that is appropriate for their child's age will help children enjoy experiences that are appropriate for their development.

Summer camps also have many different programs, from skills, attitudes, knowledge, military semesters, police, sports, arts to science and technology. Therefore, parents need to learn about their children's interests and needs and choose a summer camp with a suitable program. This will help children enjoy the summer camp and motivate them to participate.

In particular, when choosing a summer camp, ensuring the safety and quality of the camp is very important. Parents need to learn about the program, facilities, experience of teachers, staff and safety regulations at the camp. If possible, parents should visit the camp and talk to people who have participated to get accurate information.

In addition, according to Dr. Vu Viet Anh, the issue of participation time and cost for each experience course is also something that needs to be carefully calculated. Parents need to learn about the cost of the summer camp and determine whether it is suitable for the family budget.

In addition, parents need to determine the time to participate in summer camp to ensure that their children's studies are not affected in the following school year. Choosing a summer camp that fits in with their children's free time will help them have fun and relaxing time in the summer, while not affecting their studies in the following school year.

“Parents should learn more about summer camps by reading materials, comments from parents and children who have attended the camp before, or participating in online forums to search for information. This will help parents get the necessary information to evaluate the feasibility and quality of the summer camp.

Choosing the right summer camp for your child needs to be based on many different factors, and parents need to research carefully before deciding to let their children attend a summer camp. Choosing the right summer camp will help children have great experiences, while helping parents feel secure about the safety and quality of the camp,” Dr. Vu Viet Anh noted.

Nguyen Trang (VOV.VN)

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