Summer is the time of vacations, picnics, relaxation by the water, trips to the country. For children, this is the best time of the year: there are three whole months of summer holidays ahead! Adults also enjoy warm sunny days, but a vague feeling of anxiety haunts: what to do with the child when he is not at school? The thought of resting in the camp comes naturally.
At what age can a child be sent to a children's camp?
Definitely not a preschooler. Children under 7 are still strongly attached to their home and parents. Rest in the camp will turn into only suffering for them. Although the regime in the camp will be very reminiscent of kindergarten, the kid will still want to see his parents in the evening. And neither a noisy company of peers, nor attentive educators can replace him with parental warmth and participation.
In most cases, children aged 8-10 also experience separation from their relatives. However, they already have the experience of a long absence of mom or dad (spending the night visiting relatives or friends without parents, spending time with other relatives while parents are at work), experience of school life (when parents are not around). Therefore, children of 8-10 years old are ready to spend time in the camp psychologically. The new experience will even be useful to them.
Children 11 and older are entering a new stage of maturation. They become teenagers. At this age, they tend to oppose themselves to their parents. They want to be independent, demonstrate their “adulthood” and self-confidence in every possible way. Now they need not so much parents as in communication with peers. Moreover, the latter want to be recognized. They need a team more than ever! The adolescent period is the most favorable for a child to spend summer rest in the camp.
When sending your child to camp, do not forget to remind him of the important rules of behavior and, most importantly, do not forget to tell him how much you love him and how much you will miss him. Your love will help him cope with all difficulties.
