Art and crafts have a more significant influence in the development of children than you might imagine – indeed, the artistic pursuits of children have the potential to aid in the learning and grasp of other areas of their lives, including academics and social skills. Even further, art also aids in the development of visual, […]
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In order for children to grow and maintain a healthy balance amongst all areas of their young lives, outdoor play is absolutely essential. When this harmony is achieved, children are able to focus more clearly on tasks at home and school while also benefiting from the physical exercise and mental stimulation afforded by outdoor play. […]
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Picture this: you’ve finally made it to the doors of your child’s summer day camp to pick the little one up to go home, and you receive nothing but glowing reports of your child’s behavior from his or her camp counselors. But then, when you get home, your angel child is in mid-tantrum before you’ve […]
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For many kids, the summer day camp experience during the summer months feels like a rite of passage. Finally, they’re “big enough” to spend the day amongst peers, exploring the world around them through the special type of warmth and joy that only the summer season can provide. As a parent, you want to make […]
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The promotion of positive peer social interaction is an essential building block for the foundation of your young child’s development—at home, at day camp, and beyond. But for many shy children, building the courage and confidence to interact with their peers in unfamiliar social environments can be very difficult, and they require the help of […]
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If you’ve got rambunctious children at home, chances are that their favorite time of year is summer. With the hottest season of the year in full swing, you’re probably wondering how you’ll end up keeping them entertained for the remainder of the summer. At Oasis, ensuring a fun, adventure-filled summer for children is what we […]
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If this is your family’s first experience with day camp, you and your young child both may be feeling anxious in the weeks approaching his or her first day. These feelings for both parent and child are not only completely normal—they’re also very common. One of the best ways to deal with separation anxiety, for […]
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For many young children, day camp is an opportunity to meet with friends and other important adult figures in the early years of their lives. At day camp, they continue to learn new skills and appreciate their time spent outdoors. But for the past year, the day camp experience has been difficult to navigate. The […]
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