Depending on your child’s age and development, you may think summer camp courses would prove either too difficult or too easy for them. But the best camps acknowledge students’ different emotional and intellectual needs, and group children with peers by age. Then they develop summer programs for kids that teach, Read more…
Kids who love playing sports sometimes struggle with which one to choose. But with all the demands on a family’s time, playing multiple sports often proves difficult, too. Coaches and parents sometimes think choosing a single sport gives their athlete an edge. However, many experts believe kids should play multiple Read more…
Sometimes, life is just plain hard. As parents, we try to shield our kids from life’s difficulties because we don’t want them to hurt or experience loss. But working through difficult situations and coming out on the other side instills self-confidence in children. So we look for activities that challenge Read more…
Whether or not school is in session, kids need to remain active all year long. Depending upon age, children require different amounts of physical activity every day. Doctors recommend about an hour of daily exercise for teenagers. Individual and team sports – ranging from swimming, running and cycling to playing Read more…
STEM Camps: They’re Not Just for Boys! In today’s society, we use science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) in nearly every industry. In fact, STEM offers us new options for viewing, recreating and changing the world. It also creates many high-paying and meaningful careers worldwide. However, way more males than Read more…
It’s official: KidzToPros (KTP) consistently offers top rated summer camps. But how do they do it? What makes these camps so special? Kids, parents and professionals know why our local summer camps hit a home run every year. With a variety of themes or subjects, maybe it’s because we bring Read more…
Playing sports excites kids! It gives them the chance to exercise body and mind, whether playing as an individual or as part of a team. Summer sports camps take that even further, getting kids up and moving, instead of lingering on the couch all summer long. At team-based or individualized Read more…
When school lets out each summer, parents and kids enjoy a well-deserved break from their regular, school-year routine of studying and engaging in extracurricular activities, like tutoring, sports and enrichment programs. Though summertime offers an opportunity to relax, kids still need to keep their brains working. When they relax for Read more…
Whether your child dreams of becoming a star or just wants to shine creatively this summer, a performing arts camp will help them realize their goal. At camps like these, young performers tell their stories, improve public speaking skills, or come out of their shells to feel more confident than Read more…
Soccer: It’s the most popular sport in the world! Though we call it ‘soccer’ here in America, other countries around the globe call it ‘football.’ But regardless what you call it, every year millions of kids sign up for local leagues and teams. Why? Because they love it! Without school Read more…