brain stay stimulated. I always advise my parents to perform an internet search of local free camps. There are many different camps available; science, music, and nature as examples.
There are also camps that provide scholarships and reduced tuition. Having your child attend these scheduled activities lets them learn a new skill as well as develop new friendships. These skills set the foundation for success as they get older and will join the workforce. Scheduled activities also reduce the temptation to sit in front of the television or video game console and ‘rot’ their brain away performing mindless activities.”
Parents can educate their youth in a number of creative and non-traditional ways during the summer. Regular outings to the grocery store and fun games around the house can turn into a fun-filled educational experience.
“Everyday life can be an enriching learning environment; turn grocery shopping, cooking and household chores into learning opportunities. Young children can be taught basic principles surrounding daily activities and older children can participate. For example, going to the grocery store can be a teaching moment in health, nutrition, finance, and cooking depending on the age. Other things such as puzzles, board games, reading, and reviewing of basic math concepts (i.e. reviewing multiplication facts) can be helpful in keeping their minds active.”
“Parents have the free will to use anything as an enrichment project, it does not have to be fancy or cost money.”
Alex Wan, Director of Horizons Atlanta believes that parents can be an active agent in their lives by encouraging reading.
“One of the best ways to combat summer slide is simply by