Many students lose up to two months of math and reading skills every summer, according to the National Summer Learning Association, but the summer “brain drain” can be prevented with enriching summer camps that include an academic component.
For tips on choosing the best summer camp and how to keep your children engaged and learning during the summer, look for a copy of The Children’s Trust 2014 Summer Programs Guide, available now at all Miami-Dade Winn-Dixie stores, and online at www.thechildrentrust.org. Information is also available by calling 2-1-1.
The guide contains a short description of hundreds of summer camps, both those funded by The Children’s Trust and others. Camp locations are organized by zip codes, program fees are listed and locations serving children with disabilities are identified.
Parents can find a camp with a commitment to a balanced dose of academic learning – reading, science, math – fitness and fun. Or they can locate a specially themed camp for sports, music, dance, art, theater, marine life, technology and move.
The Children’s Trust is the largest supporter of summer, after-school, and youth development programs in Miami-Dade County, serving some 25,000 children at hundreds of sites around the county each year.