Little Jack hopped out of the van and headed straight towards the camp bus. Little Lauren on the other hand clung to her mother's hand as she tried to unpack the duffel bags. Jack had been to camp before, but Lauren had not. This was her first big trip away without mom, and she was nervous.
But the need for students to bring their own items is becoming the normal process for school programs across the nation due to government funding cuts. There just is not enough of a budget to pay for paper and pencils like there used to be. In many cases students are already required to pay for their own textbooks or rent them for a fee. This change in the education system requires more planning on the parent's part to budget and find the right supplies for their children.
An environment to thrive in At most summer camps, the mental, physical, social, and emotional growth of kids is the main goal. There are reading camps, sports camps, adventure camps, religious camps, you name it. No matter what type of camp it is or who sponsors it, childhood development is at the forefront. Activities ranging from campfire games to kitchen duty to learning survival skills, all encourage qualities like teamwork, responsibility, patience, learning, and growth. This is what camps do.
Breaking Away One of the main reasons summer camps are so effective at encouraging this kind of development, is because camps give children a place and opportunities to be independent (although supervised). Most camps ban cell-phones and encourage kids to focus on the experiences they are having at camp - not the "outside world." Parents aren't hovering and children learn by the example of other campers (as well as camp councilors) and through their own experiences. In effect, they learn how to take charge and own their experiences at camp.
Elmer's glue and glue sticks which will help with art projects in the classroom. Flex rulers that can help your child learn how to make straight lines, and pencils that are used to write draw. Colored pencils that will be good for art projects, also washable water color paints. Crayons are also an item that is used a lot in the classroom, as well as markers. Workbook that is itemized by subject such as writing, numbers, etc... this will help to reinforce what is being taught to your child.
Rewards: For younger children use stickers and a chart that would show their progress by completing their assignments. For older kids you may do a point system that could represent a money amount or activity that they can receive upon completion. You can also base their progress on how consistent they are in their homework sessions. For example, if they have four classes and spend 15 to 20 minutes in each one then they can get points for each time period.
Stony Brook Summer Camp is one great local resource for your kids to experience this kind of growth and build memories that will last a lifetime. Let them experience the fun, friendship, and development only possible through summer camps!
But the need for students to bring their own items is becoming the normal process for school programs across the nation due to government funding cuts. There just is not enough of a budget to pay for paper and pencils like there used to be. In many cases students are already required to pay for their own textbooks or rent them for a fee. This change in the education system requires more planning on the parent's part to budget and find the right supplies for their children.
An environment to thrive in At most summer camps, the mental, physical, social, and emotional growth of kids is the main goal. There are reading camps, sports camps, adventure camps, religious camps, you name it. No matter what type of camp it is or who sponsors it, childhood development is at the forefront. Activities ranging from campfire games to kitchen duty to learning survival skills, all encourage qualities like teamwork, responsibility, patience, learning, and growth. This is what camps do.
Breaking Away One of the main reasons summer camps are so effective at encouraging this kind of development, is because camps give children a place and opportunities to be independent (although supervised). Most camps ban cell-phones and encourage kids to focus on the experiences they are having at camp - not the "outside world." Parents aren't hovering and children learn by the example of other campers (as well as camp councilors) and through their own experiences. In effect, they learn how to take charge and own their experiences at camp.
Elmer's glue and glue sticks which will help with art projects in the classroom. Flex rulers that can help your child learn how to make straight lines, and pencils that are used to write draw. Colored pencils that will be good for art projects, also washable water color paints. Crayons are also an item that is used a lot in the classroom, as well as markers. Workbook that is itemized by subject such as writing, numbers, etc... this will help to reinforce what is being taught to your child.
Rewards: For younger children use stickers and a chart that would show their progress by completing their assignments. For older kids you may do a point system that could represent a money amount or activity that they can receive upon completion. You can also base their progress on how consistent they are in their homework sessions. For example, if they have four classes and spend 15 to 20 minutes in each one then they can get points for each time period.
Stony Brook Summer Camp is one great local resource for your kids to experience this kind of growth and build memories that will last a lifetime. Let them experience the fun, friendship, and development only possible through summer camps!
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The Laurel Hill School is an energtic learning community dedicated both to excellence in education and to improving the quality of individual student life. With helping hands, Laurel Hill encourages students to initiate journeys culminating in the establishment of individuality.
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