
The summer holidays are almost upon us and many parents worry about how they are going to keep the kids occupied for 6 weeks. BritMums held a Twitter Chat discussing how we entertain the kids during the summer holidays.
The chat was sponsored by Super Camps, who offer Ofsted registered holiday camps for children aged from 4 to 14. In more good news for parents, childcare vouchers are accepted too! Their holiday camps for a whole range of ages and interests. Kids get to do team building, arts and crafts, sports and messy play, plus specialist courses during the summer, including cookery, Lego building, outdoor adventure skills, even laser tag. Check it out now to find one near you: http://www.SuperCamps.co.uk
What activities are most popular with children?
Outdoor Fun
My son loves anything creative….we are often outside collecting natural objects and then turning them into mythical creatures! @MaryHeald1
A spot of basketball practice in the garden was a hit too, just a shame we didn’t have more sun! #SuperCampsKids pic.twitter.com/ktDbj3QNjh
โ Tantrums To Smiles (@Tantrums2Smiles) June 5, 2018
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In the school holidays my son loves playing lots of different sports ๐ #SuperCampsKids pic.twitter.com/2omfuC6thA
โ Emma Fox (@FoxVillagefox) June 5, 2018
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My daughter can be a bit of a dare devil! She loves the outdoors and takes after her daddy! #supercampskids pic.twitter.com/A7mUkJGSLS
โ Liz Burton (@missielizzieb) June 5, 2018
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@BritMums #supercampskids my grandchildren love looking at nature pic.twitter.com/jZWItVH3qY
โ Josephine Allison (@josea66) June 5, 2018
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@BritMums #supercampskids lots of fun looking at nature we grow caterpillars into butterflies every year the children just love releasing them pic.twitter.com/PYOlc6wQHU
โ Josephine Allison (@josea66) June 5, 2018
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Mine enjoyed paddling last night. Daddy got into the spirit #SuperCampsKids pic.twitter.com/x3SQy7ccRX
โ Rachel @ My Crazy Brood (@mycrzybrood) June 5, 2018
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What kids love in the kitchen
@BritMums #supercampskids Cooking with the grandkids is a favourite in our house pic.twitter.com/dEKMKluKaV
โ Josephine Allison (@josea66) June 5, 2018
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@BritMums #supercampskids Lots of cooking in the holidays keeps the children busy pic.twitter.com/5oTN0ZYrk7
โ Josephine Allison (@josea66) June 5, 2018
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We love making cakes! #SuperCampsKids pic.twitter.com/7xAkYgRgxe
โ CM Holding (@dizzymermaid100) June 5, 2018
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Even the cleaning up can be fun!!
#supercampskids We just love the holidays in our family but we do plan lots of activities whatever the weather. Sitting in the sink kept him busy for an hour — lots of fun and mess lol pic.twitter.com/VA2YU4pzTW
โ Josephine Allison (@josea66) June 5, 2018
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Creative Fun
All of them! My son is very active so loves sport and in the last few months has developed a real love for Lego! @Ourseasidebaby
We havenโt done any cooking but making salt dough is a favourite …when itโs baked and dried we paint it…a bit messy but a good activity if itโs a wet day. @MaryHeald1
Car boot sales provide cheap entertainment as we often buy a new board game or two for the hols. Also the boys like to raise money for a day out by selling their toys too @Goriami
My 11yr old takes part in the #librarychallenge each year to read and borrow 6 books over the holidays. Last year she read @Mycrzybrood
Should holidays be educational or challenging?
There a lot of pressures on children at school nowadays. I believe that holidays should be fun and help bring everything into perspective @MaryHeald1
Absolutely, getting the mix between having fun, learning through play and avoiding the summer slump for the children @Littleboo_21
Yes definitely their brains absorb so much at a young age it is so important for growth @hannahbjm
I think learning outside of school is a completely different ball game. I like to teach my kids about things they don’t necessarily learn in school and let them take the lead on what they want to discover @Tantrums2Smiles
What parents think of Super Camps
Through the experience at their camps, Super Camps helps children make friends, teaches them new skills and creates a fun and friendly environment during the school holidays, when parents want to keep their children entertained. Here’s what parents think of what is on offer:
Wow! How great that these super fun camps are open to children with such a huge age range! My little girl turns 4 this week and my son is 9 so its fab to know there is a place I could send them both and know they would both be catered for! @Tantrums2Smiles
It’s like a holiday for the children but they’re learning great skills while having fun! Such a great choice. Definitely going to read more @IanTudor321
Think this is fantastic. I think being away from family and outside of school circle can be very helpful in encouraging self-independence and confidence with other children @RootsandWings1
What a fab range of activities available to all; creates such a broad range of skills. With opportunities like this there will be no stopping the next generation @SianW86
Great that it’s Ofsted registered @Dizzymermaid100
Wow, much cheaper than I originally thought! You often think only the most privileged children go to summer camps @IanTudor321
My son would love the RAW outdoor camps – he loves the great outdoors ๐ #SuperCampsKids pic.twitter.com/MdykxtxO87
โ Emma Fox (@FoxVillagefox) June 5, 2018
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Mine too! They love the great outdoors and definitely think they are little mini bear grylls LOL! #SuperCampsKids pic.twitter.com/KvurNIXk3q
โ Tantrums To Smiles (@Tantrums2Smiles) June 5, 2018
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I can’t believe how many there are. Our closest one is only about 10 miles away and it definitely sounds like they are all worth a drive as I know my kids would love it! @Tantrums2Smiles
I’m a super-anxious parent, and probably would be on edge all the day. Yesterday my son went on a school trip with the young carers group. Had to keep myself super busy just not to hyperventilate from anxiety. He had a blast, on the other hand. @maximka25
Finally………
Some parents wonder: Where are the Super Camps for Mums (and Dads)?
My son would love the LEGO play… Wonder what the age limit is, as I think hubby would love to attend too @Littleboo_21
They should totally do adult ones @missielizzieb
I can feel a new brand coming on……… #SuperCampMums ๐ @chelseamamma
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