The Kerryman (North Kerry)

Top tips when planning Easter Camps

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RESEARCH: Easter camps have taken off in recent years so chances are if you say you can’t find anything suitable it probably means you haven’t looked hard enough. Through local schools and sports clubs, coupled with local museums, there is now an Easter Camp to suit every interest.

Keep them busy:

Easter camps are a great way to keep kids mentally and physically active during the school break. Routine is important during the school year, so any break should be used for doing something fun and productive.

Building self-confidence: Easter camps are perfect for children as a way of building self-confidence. Sometimes a school setting can have the reverse effect on children and their ability to be pro-active and self-confident. Enrolling in an Easter camp may just spark something different in a child when it comes to hobbies and interests and also meeting new friends.

Look for value:

When enrolling in an Easter camp you may have more than one child to consider. It may not always be feasible, but ask if a discount is given for enrolling one or more children. Some camp organisers may have special offers available so be sure to ask.

Try something different: Easter camps are a great opportunit­y for children to try different things. Be it arts & crafts, soccer, basketball, singing, dancing – anything different, basically. If your child has an interest in something then enrol him or her and see where it takes them. Unlocking hidden talent is sometimes accidental and you never know, perhaps an Easter camp is the answer.

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