Summer’s over and most parents and families are storing away memories of both summer and summer camp (if they attended, of course). However, there are many reasons to keep thinking about summer camps and camps in general. Don’t put thoughts of camp on mothballs! worldofkink

One thing that many families do not consider is that there are year round camps offered by many education institutions, parks, rec centers, sports organizations and many others. These camps may focus on holiday seasons like Christmas or March break but there are also some organizations that offer weekend activities. Programs like these have a proven ability to get kids active, keep them away from the couch, the screens and trouble, and introduce them to new friends, learning and opportunities for growth. Cake carts

Many summer camps are put on by associations whose operations extend beyond the summer of course. Music camps are often put on by organizations that offer year round lessons. Dance camps are often associated with dance studios with year round classes. Arts camps are often put on by stores or studios who offer year round classes and courses. CAMPING

By getting involved in these places year round, older children can set themselves up for summer job opportunities as summer camp instructors. For kids who love younger kids and have an eye on careers in education or that deal with children in other ways, there is no better way imaginable to acquire important experience with children or develop important skills and experience. ghanabased dash insight

Planning to attend summer camp

The time to really start thinking about summer camp is in fact the middle of winter – say, January. If you are looking for an overnight camp, this is the time to start looking at camps and mentally preparing for summer camps. While children may be tenuous about spending a week or two weeks at an overnight camp far away from family and friends, looking at them early in the year can help prepare all family members for the eventuality. Many camps start filling up with registrations at this time and they begin promotion long before the summer. If you want to be sure to get in to one of these camps (which have limited space, always), then you need to register early. microblading

This is, for example, one reason why there are opportunities such as the Summer Camp Expo held every February in Toronto. In 2011, the first annual Camp Expo will be held. Attending a fair like this will give families the opportunity to look forward to summer (lots of pictures!) and will allow parents to meet with camps and ask all the questions they can imagine. The opportunity to speak with camps, get registered and get a jump start on the mental preparation for an overnight summer camp is reason enough to attend this event and to not forget about summer camp during the time away from summer and from camp.