Summer Holiday Camps

Summer Holiday Camps are special programs meant for the children and the teenagers. These are supervised programs which are generally held during the

months of summer in some countries. These summer holiday camps include a variety of activities such as canoeing, hiking and campfires. Some camps offer specialized activities such as music, magic, performing arts, mathematics, language learning, computers and children with special needs. According to a 2006 report by American Camp Association, nearly 75% of the summer holiday camps have come up with new activities. Most of these camps aim at educational and cultural development of the children. All the programs in these camps are conducted in a nurturing and safe environment. The primary purpose of many camps is educational or cultural development. Summer camp environment allows children to take healthy risks in a safe and nurturing environment.

 

Summer Holiday Camps around the World

A large number of summer holiday camps are organized in different countries of the world. Below here we provide you brief description about some of these holiday camps spreading across various countries of the world.

Summer Camps in United States

 

According to an estimate by the American Camp Association, there are around 12,000 camps in the United States. It also adds that about 10 million children join these camps every year. Different types of camps such as for-profit, non profit, religious and government, are organized in the country. Below here we provide a list of organizations which organizes camps.

• Boy Scouts
• Girl Scouts
• 4-H
• JCC
• YMCA
• Camp Fire USA

Summer Camps in United Kingdom





Summer camps in the United Kingdom are not part of children’s program as they are in the United States. Most of the summer camps in the United Kingdom are more related to the tourism industry. It also contains fun elements as well as adventurous activities. A large number of holiday camps are organized in UK for family holiday breaks along with many fun-filled activities. In recent years, however, many organizations in the United Kingdom are coming up with a variety of holiday options for all. Even some religious holiday camps are also organized in different parts of England.




Summer Camps in Canada

In this North American country, summer camps have become very popular. Nearly 70% of the summer holiday camps in Canada are organized by the government whereas the rest are organized by the private parties. Summer camp fairs are held well before the actual date of camping. Children and their parents can attend these fairs and meet the camp directors and gather all the relevant information about the camps. These camps help the children to join the camp of their choice.




Summer Camps in Russia

Russia has a great history of summer camps. A variety of summer camps were held during the time of erstwhile USSR. After the disintegration, the number of summer camps in Russia declined drastically. The major camps, however still exists. Different types of summer camps in Russia include residential camps, day camps and health camps, especially meant for the children.

Latest Updated on 17/01/2011