“There’s still time to chase the sun and catch the fun!”
Summer Day Camp Blog Ideas for the Holidays
For Parents: Planning & Preparation
- Choosing the Perfect Fit: A Parent’s Guide to Day Camp Selection: Help parents navigate the decision-making process. Discuss factors like age-appropriateness, camp themes (sports, arts, STEM, general), daily schedules, counselor-to-camper ratios, and location convenience.
- Making Drop-Offs a Breeze: Tips for a Smooth Start to Day Camp: Offer practical advice for parents on preparing their child for the first day, what to pack in their bag (lunch, water bottle, sunscreen, hat), and quick, reassuring goodbyes.
For Campers: Fun & Engagement
- A Day in the Life: What Your Child Will REALLY Do at Our Day Camp: Give prospective campers (and their parents) a sneak peek into a typical day. Describe arrival, morning activities, lunch, afternoon sessions, and pick-up, making it sound exciting and engaging.
- Beat the Heat! Our Favorite Outdoor (and Indoor) Day Camp Games: Showcase popular camp games that are perfect for hot summer days, including water games, shady park games, and fun indoor alternatives for unexpected rain.
- Unleash Their Inner Artist/Scientist/Athlete: Exploring Day Camp Themes: Dive deeper into specific day camp themes you offer. For an arts camp, show off cool craft projects. For a STEM camp, highlight a fun experiment. For a sports camp, explain a drill or game.
- Making New Friends: A Kid’s Guide to Day Camp Connections: Offer simple, actionable tips for kids on how to introduce themselves, join in games, and build friendships during their time at camp.