by rewing | Apr 11, 2019 | Activities, Camps, Child Development, Summer Camps
“What’s the greatest thing about school being in session?” If you ask the kids, the answer would be “nothing,” but we feel a little differently! The great part about school days is the routine. During the school year, everyone knows when bedtime is, what time to wake...
by rewing | Mar 25, 2019 | Summer Camps
“Your children have such wonderful manners!” This is something we all long to hear. Praising one of our “babies” not only means your kid knows how to act in public, but it also confirms you’re doing something right. However, manners aren’t something that is taught in...
by rewing | Feb 21, 2019 | After School Programs, Camps, Child Development, science, STEM, Stop Motion Videos, Summer Camps, Summer Math
In the past decade, we’ve seen something of a STEM renaissance. Parents and educators have science, technology, engineering and mathematics on their radars in a big way. While some dismiss STEM as another buzzword, we feel like there’s a sense of excitement behind it,...
by rewing | Dec 28, 2018 | Activities, After School Programs, Camps, Child Development, Engineering, LEGO Technology, Robotics, science, STEM, Stop Motion Videos, Summer Camps
A Bricks 4 Kidz class is not only fun (because who doesn’t love playing with LEGO Bricks?), but playing with building materials is one way to give kids a hands-on look at subjects they’ll learn in school. Construction play has links to success in STEM concepts,...
by rewing | Jul 31, 2018 | Activities, Child Development, Engineering, science, STEM, Summer Camps
Just about everyone agrees: Toys and activities that promote effort and imagination will truly engage a child’s excitement and curiosity. That is one reason why many parents are taking another look at games, puzzles, construction toys, and after-school programs that...
by rewing | Jun 12, 2018 | Activities, Child Development, Summer Camps, Uncategorized
It can be tempting to give schedules the boot when the kids are out of school for summer. However, sticking to a schedule is actually better for them (and will make your life much easier). Of course, with the longer days and – hopefully – slower pace, your schedule...