5 reasons why holiday camps are good for your child.

 At Onside Coaching we always want to provide fun, new activities which are enjoyable for children and as a parent you want to know that your child is having a great time, yet in a safe and secure environment. If you are a working parent, sending your children to a summer holiday camp might also be something which would really help you out in terms of childcare too. These are the top 5 reasons why holiday camps are beneficial:

1. Improve social skills: holiday camps are a great way for children to meet new friends as well as building their social skills and meeting new people. Also, by having a range of ages, from 5-11, at our holiday camps this ensures that your child can meet new people who are different to their school friends. Everyone has different skills and abilities, learning to appreciate each other’s strengths both individually and as part of a team helps everyone learn from each other. All our staff are there to support every child and help them to feel welcomed within the group.

2. Fitness and exercise: fitness and exercise are so important for young children; here at Onside Coaching we ensure that we provide fun filled activities at the same time as keeping fit and active. Offering a range of activities ensures all children gain skills in lots of different areas keeping their brain active as well as their bodies! As always at Onside, our main priority is making sure we have as much fun as possible while doing exercise and staying active.

3. Confidence and independence: holiday camps provide children with the ability to take on new challenges and activities that they did not know they were good at or interested in. By doing a range of activities it allows children to gain confidence in different areas both independently or as part of a team. Our camps also help children to build perseverance when trying new activities, which in turn helps confidence as they learn new skills.

4. New hobbies and experiences: At our holiday camps we offer the opportunity for children to try out a mix of new activities. These activities range from forest school to sports and dance sessions. With so many different activities they may enjoy one so much they want to take it up as a hobby!

5. Develop new skills: By having new experiences it can ensure that your child will develop new skills and be able to work within a team with their friends. Children are encouraged to challenge themselves and solve problems within all our activities. Also, it gives them the opportunity to spend time outdoors, and particularly with our forest schools, get them involved with nature.

Here at Onside Coaching we provide holiday camps throughout every school holiday to help working parents find fun childcare for their children and know that they are in a safe environment. We also do late, and early drop offs to ensure maximum flexibility.