Kids (and even parents!) look forward to the summer break all year long. Time away from classes allows families to relax and recharge so they are ready to tackle the next grade ahead.
While the freedom from a hectic school schedule is a huge benefit during the summer, the structure of a summer camp alongside those lazy days at home and vacation trips can be equally beneficial.
Right about now is the ideal time to decide what your child’s summer plans are and if you’ll be enrolling them at camps.
Kirby Hall School in Austin offers a variety of summer camp options for kids of all ages.
Attending summer camp–whether a day or sleep-away camp–provides children the opportunity to:
- Make new friends and nurture their social skills
- Unplug from their often too-plugged in lives dependent on electronics and mobile devices
- Learn a new skill/hobby or delve deeper into one they are already interested in
- Ease the summer slide: interacting with other children and engaging in thoughtful, organized activities will make heading back to school easier later on
When choosing a summer camp, make sure to involve your child in the process and ask them questions such as ‘what are you interested in,’ and ‘are you ready for sleep-away camp, or do you want to stay close to home?’
Other things to consider when researching summer camps are cost, availability, and schedules. Many camps fill up fast, so it is important to know the application deadlines and when deposits are due.
If you are looking for summer day camps in Austin, the following are a few that will take place at Kirby Hall:
Adventures Through Art (May 25-29)
Expand skills in your creative expression as we use the fundamentals of art to paint dinosaurs, unicorns, magical places, cartoons, and superheroes. If you can imagine it, you can create it!
Arts, Crafts, Baking & Fun (June 8-12)
This adventurous week includes art projects, crafts, baking, cooking, outdoor play and lots of games!
Perfecting Your Art Portfolio (June 8-12)
Do you have dreams of being a professional artist? Learn how to create a strong portfolio to get into art school, or share with future employers, gallerists and clients.
AweSTEM with a Chance of Art (June 15-19)
Join us on a journey through the wonderful worlds of science, technology, engineering, and math (and art). Coding, 3D modeling, building challenges, and logic puzzles are just some of the activities we will explore during this fun and fascinating week.
Cuz Ranch Miniature Horse Camp (June 29-July 2)
Our miniature horses are excited to meet you! Our horses are extra special. Not only are they rescues, but they are only 29 inches tall. They are ready to teach your child all about equine health and care.
Additional details and registration information for our camps can be found here.
Kirby Hall School is a private college-preparatory school located in Central Austin offering a challenging curriculum in a loving, nurturing environment for students in Pre-K4 through 12th grade. To learn more about Kirby Hall in Austin, Texas, or to schedule a tour, please visit us here.
(Adapted from the American Camp Association)
