Recreational Activities that Prevent Summer Learning Loss

Summer Learning Loss is the regression and loss of motivation & skills seen in kids after the school year ends. Research has shown that summer learning loss occurs when children don't have access to camps, recreation and other summer activities.

During the school year, students learn at relatively similar rates. More than 1/2 of the achievement gaps that occur over summer break can be attributed to unequal access to educational (and fun) activities due to economics, disability or traveling distance.

To prevent summer learning loss, be sure to expose your children to a variety fun, interactive enrichment activities over the summer:

• Play group activities
• Nature center programs
• Outdoor activities (plant a garden, go fishing, playground, etc.)
• Library reading programs
• Museums
• Festivals
• Sports (organized and neighborhood)
• 4H / Scouts
• Hobbies (science, art, music, yoga, dance, karate, cooking, model building, etc.)
• Summer enrichment camps (see links below)

Below are links to directories of summer camps and activities in PA and beyond. You can read more about how to select a suitable summer camp:  Finding a Quality Camp Program for Your Child (From Blog Archives, July, 2010)


Camps:

Camppage.com  (US / Canada )

Kidscamps.com  (PA-Includes special needs camps)

Campresource.com  (PA)


Family Activities/Things to do:

Attractionsuptake.com  (2896 things for families to do in PA)

Playgroundbuzz.com  (Indoor & Outdoor activities for kids in PA)

4Kids in PA: (Things to see and do in PA)

Mama's Little Helper (Free and low cost events and activities in PA & NJ)


*Do you have a personal recommendation for a camp or activity? (Especially activities for children with special needs.) List it below in the comments box. Please include the city and state where the activity is located!



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