Summer camps

The purpose of the camp is to help teens step out of their comfort zones, begin to have more of an open mind, and intact positive change in their communities. Because we are trying to inspire these kids, it is important that all staff members follow certain conventions. In the months leading up to camp and during camp, the tone amongst staff members is informal but informative. When speaking to possible sponsors, the…

Learned at Summer Camp” written by Joi Louviere, utilizes various rhetorical techniques to effectively convey the rhetors claim. Louviere’s opinion piece encompasses the life of a 28-year-old millennial who struggles to hold a full-time job in her career field, even with a bachelor’s and master’s degree. In lieu of her inability to hold a job, she reaches out to an old summer camp that she used to attend, in hopes of sharpening her resume so she can find a full-time job after the summer.…

Imagine the anticipation of millions of students as they wait for the final bell to ring, the signal that announces the start of summer break…but it never comes. As “horrifying” as that sounds, that has been the norm for 10% of publicly-enrolled students, or about 3,000 schools residing in the United States according to the educational company, Niche on their statistical data about year-round schooling. This issue has been debated time after time and is widely loathed by many adolescents; most…

More and More schools are using year round schooling, in fact, more than 3,000 schools have switched to all year round schooling around the country. It also prevents burnout of both students and teachers, the so-called summer learning loss. Many kids get bored during the summer and there is not enough to keep kids occupied the way they did in the beginning of the year. These breaks help prevent this from happening because they can rest their brains for enough days, but not forget what they…

the summer months. It is unfortunate that in the general area, parents do not seek summer child care. Because summer months’ fees are usually higher based on summer activities, parents tend to find alternative child care which means that children will not be attending the academy. Low enrollment for 10-11 weeks has a negative impact on summer revenues which cause teachers to be laid off without pay. The business continues to survive through these difficult months; however, much summer…

There are few traditions as weaved into the fabric of American youth as much as summer vacation. The origin of the 3-month leave of school goes back to the 1800s. Originally, it was based on the Agrarian calendar when children were needed as farm hands during harvest seasons. It is obvious that we live in a different era than the 1800s, most people see summer as a time to unravel from the school year and enjoy a little bit of leisure, but today this idea is fading. This generation is unique to…

Top 3 Reasons to Take Baby Smile Labels to Summer Camp Both kids and parents love summer camp! It’s a great way for kids to keep busy for a few days in the summer and meet new friends; and parents enjoy (although they may not admit it!) a few days of peace and quiet. With summer camp, though, comes the often tedious task of labeling everything – because what goes to camp should come back from camp! Baby smiles labels offer a wide selection of labels so that you don’t have to worry about your…

Growing up in Southern California we spent most of our summers at Lake Havasu and Parker. For as long as I can remember, getting to spend my summers on the lake with my close friends and family was what got me through the school year, knowing that for a full month I would have no cares in the world except for what adventures lay ahead of us. As the school year came to an end, all we could think about was getting to the lake to start our last summer together before we all ventured off in…

In Class Essay Over summer break students forget, on average, one month of grade level equivalency. One way to solve this problem is year round schooling. Year round schooling is when students attend school for about a 9 week period and then get a 2-3 week break. The plan most commonly used in the US for year round schooling is known as the 45-15 plan where peers attend school for 45 weekdays and get a 15 week daybreak. This will allow children go to school the same amount of time, but they will…

What is summer? The majority of kids, if asked, will tell you that summer signifies the end of school, the start of fun and freedom. You will find some kids at the pool, the mall, or sleeping in. Many stay home and play video games, while others go to the beach. Instead of spending my time at the pool or with friends, I hung-out with furry, four-legged beast and some rambunctious two-legged, little people. As you will learn, this summer, for me, has been a time of learning responsibility. Ever…