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35 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,M ay 9,2019 insidehalton.com SUMMERCAMP2019 Oakville: Sheridan College Burlington: Tansley United Church Milton: St. Paul's United Church Rona Amaral ramaral@bricks4kidz.com 416-473-2043 www.bricks4kidz.com/missoak Summer vacation offers students a respite from lessons and the routine of school. Children might once have eagerly awaited those final days of class- es so they could lounge poolside, skip rocks across ponds and spend the long days of the season play- ing with friends. But many of today's youngsters spend much of their summer vacations indoors playing with their digital devices. Perhaps that's why one of the last vestiges of the classic summer vacation escape -- summer camp -- remains such a viable option for parents who want their children to get outdoors once the school year ends. Although kids needn't be in camp all summer long, a week or two can benefit campers of all ages. The following are five reasons why summer camp might be the right fit this year. Explore talents Summer camps help young people explore their unique interests and talents. Under an organized, yet often easygoing, camp schedule, kids can dab- ble in sports, arts and crafts, leadership, community support, and so many other activities that may not be fully available to them elsewhere. Physical activity Lots of camps build their itineraries around physi- cal activities that takes place outdoors. Campers may spend their time swimming, running, hiking, playing sports, climbing, and so much more. This can be a welcome change for kids accustomed to living sedentary lifestyles. Regular physical activity has many health benefits and can set a foundation for healthy habits as an adult. Gain confidence Day and overnight camps offer campers the opportunity to get comfortable in their own skin. Camps can foster activities in self-esteem by re- moving the academic measures of success and fill in with noncompetitive opportunities to succeed. Campers learn independence, decision-making skills and the ability to thrive outside of the shadow of their parents, siblings or other students. Try new things Camp gives children the chance to try new things, whether that's learning to cook, exploring new envi- ronments or embracing a new sport or leisure ac- tivity. Opening oneself up to new opportunities can build character and prove enlightening for children. Make new friends Camp is a great place to meet new people and make lifelong friends. Campers flood in from areas near and far. This provides kids with a chance to expand their social circles beyond their immediate neighbourhoods and schools. Camps benefit children in a variety of ways. Les- sons learned in camp can strengthen values, build confidence, develop coping mechanisms when ad- versity strikes, and enable campers to make lifelong friends. (MCC) Five reasons why summer camp is a good choice for kids Rotherglen's Oakville Elementary Campus is pleased to offer our Summer Camp this July and August.We have planned exciting weekly themes that will keep those lazy days of summer interesting. Camp themes range from sports to nature, art to robotics.There's something for everyone! Spots are limited in each session and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Register at www.rotherglen.com/summer-camp-registration 2050 Neyagawa Blvd Oakville, ON L6H 6R2 905-849-1897 Martha Smith, Camp Co-ordinator, 905-849-1897 ext. 1218 Ages 6 to 14 Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 3:30 pm JULY 15 TO AUGUST 16 S U M M E R C A M P Oakville Elementary Campus