Summer Camp
by Alecia Strohl
During the summer, kids have more free time to participate in activities they may not have time for during the school year. From family vacations to visiting with friends, they have many options to occupy their time. Summer camps are one way to spend time out of school. When choosing a camp, kids have a variety of choices; from sports-related camps to camps filled with arts and crafts. Camps are safe places for kids to stay while their parents are working during the day. Also, kids can make new friends at camps, and have opportunities to experience new cultures.
The activities offered at summer camps range widely. For some, sports are the main focus, offering activities like football drills, batting cages, or swimming lessons. For others, art activities may be the highlight, with woodworking, painting, sewing, and a variety of other options. Music camps provide singing, dancing, and practice with different instruments. Camps can be small or large, far away or close to home, and provide new experiences for kids of all ages.
Summer camps are convenient for parents, too. While many parents work during the day, they need to find childcare to ensure their safety. This can be expensive, and often, childcare options (like babysitters) do not offer the number of activities and learning experiences found at summer camps. While many camps do cost money, many parents think the cost is worth knowing their children are involved in activities. There are some camps that do not cost a lot of money, while still offering fun activities.
Another major benefit of summer camps is the new friends kids can make. At camps with certain themes, like sports camps, kids get to meet other kids with similar interests. Sitting by the campfire sharing stories at night is one way kids learn about other kids' lives and cultures. These experiences help kids understand people with different backgrounds. With so many electronics at home to capture kids' attention, summer camps offer better ways to spend time during the summer.
Based on the text is a reason kids might want to go to a summer camp?
Responses
Ato use electronics
to use electronics
Bto make new friends
to make new friends
Cto get out of school
to get out of school
Dto find a new babysitter