Improving Reading and Writing Skills in Young Children
Writing is a complex process with many interconnected components. Reading is a critical component of your child’s emotional and intellectual growth, and strong reading abilities will set your child up for success in a variety of ways later in life, including the enhancement of their abilities to utilize skills involving language association, reasoning, judgment, and […]
Read More3 Back-to-School Crafts that Encourage Creative Thinking
Creativity came naturally to us as children. As we chased our siblings around in the backyard, a cardboard box became a rocket ship or robot costume. When they are young, children are accustomed to seeing things for what they may be rather than for what they are, and it’s this sort of creative mindset that […]
Read MoreThe Benefits of Art and Crafts for the Creative Child
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, […]
Read MoreCIT Program
For Teens Entering 9th – 11th Grade Our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program provides teens an opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a camp setting while having an awesome and rewarding summer! Participating in our CIT Program, teens learn the value of responsibility and the joys of working with children through interactive activities and trainings. During […]
Read MoreExploring Nature This October: Encouraging Outdoor Play
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. […]
Read MoreManaging High-Energy Children After Summer Day Camp
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 […]
Read MoreThe First-Time Parent Guide to Summer Day Camp
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 […]
Read MoreEncouraging Peer Communication at Day Camp for Your Shy Child
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 […]
Read MoreExploring Outdoor Activity with the Adventurous Child in Your Family
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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