Summer vacation is the time for children to rest and rejoice. In that adding a hectic schedule of summer camp that involves traveling, living out of home is not what you want for your kids. Again, you do not want them to miss the experiences of a summer camp, right? So, how about organizing a summer camp at your home itself. All you need is to call up your friends who can bring in their kids and together a wonderful summer camp can be hosted at your residence.
When it comes to organizing summer camp at home, its all about a putting a few things in place and you are kids can enjoy the rest of it. Before you do further web search on how to organize a summer camp for kids at home, here we list the to-do’s in brief, so that this summer your child can experience the best of summer camp right at home.
Invite the kids
When it comes to inviting other kids for the summer camp you plan to host, try and include children of the same age group. If there is too much a difference in the age group of children, then activities of the summer camp might interest few, while others will not like it. Also, within the summer camp if toddlers make their way, then the task of the elders become more serious. Its better to keep the summer camp limited to kids of the same age and also, the number of kids should not be too big, that it becomes a mess on the final day.
Planning the summer camp
When planning the summer camp at your home, the first take-a-call should be on the number of days. If its for one day, then the task is simpler. If you host the summer camp for kids for more than a day, then first do keep in mind their schedule and also cross check with respective parents if they allow their kids for a night stay at your place. Also, summer camps with night stay should have bed and required logistics for every kid.
Food and drinks
When it comes to summer camp, its important that kids are served their food and drinks in time. Continuous activities keep them occupied and makes them tired easily. Also, weather conditions might be at peak where children might fall weak if not fed timely. So plan the kids meal in advance, place the order to trust worthy caterers and check that they are served in time. Also, pick dry foods and fruits juices that they can manager on their own, than making eating a messy affair. Try appointing a nanny to the kids during the lunch and dine hours, who can take care of individual needs. From each parent you should know before hand, if their food habits have any restrictions and to dos.
Activities for the kids
The main attraction of the summer camp you are planning, are the activities you plan for kids. While deciding on the activities make sure that they yield some academic value to the kids. Also, the activities of the summer camp should not be too long that bores the kids. For each activity, try to keep a mentor who should be an expert and can engage the kids tactfully in the work to do.
Water activities
Summer camps often involve water activities for the kids like splashing in the pool or throwing some water balls. However, to do this you need to ensure there is enough water supply at home. Also, an open backyard or garden is better to host there water amusements. Later to the water activities, each kid should be helped to change and wear dry clothes so that they are in their comfort wear and does not fall ill, later to this.
Summer camp costumes
Each kid should be given a list of clothes they need to carry during the summer camp. While two extra sets of clothes should be asked for, a set of swimming costume should also be added, for the water activities. Mention in prior that along with clothes, napkins and tissues should be provided that kids can use whenever they require. Nannies in the summer camp should take care that kids do not exchange clothes among themselves and each of them are in comfortable wear at every point of the summer camp.
Parental engagements
As summer camps are intended only for kids, you ca request their parents to drop them and pick them in a particular time. However, if you have less man power you can request the kids parents (both fathers and mothers) to participate in the summer camp and execute it well. If few parents remain around the kids, you will assured of the fact that the kids are safe.
First aid facility
Now when you are organizing an event for the kids, minor medical disputes like fever or a cut is common. Ensure there is first aid facility in the house, so that the basic medical facility can be provided to each kid as immediately as they require.
