Are you struggling to find the right mix of activities to keep your kids engaged, active, and happy throughout the summer? As parents, we know how important it is to find the right balance of structure and free time during summer. You want your kids to have opportunities to learn new skills and burn off energy in a safe, supportive environment. But you also want them to have plenty of time for imagination, fun activities, and just being a kid!
We’ve crafted our summer camp programming to include a mix of directed activities and free-choice time. At Oasis Day Camp, we offer an exciting lineup of physical activities to keep your children active, engaged, and entertained all summer. From arts and crafts to group games and open play, our camp schedule is jam-packed with fun for kids of all ages. Campers will participate in age-appropriate arts & crafts, music & drama, and sports each day at Oasis. But they’ll also have open periods to play and explore our beautiful camp facilities at their own pace.
Keep reading to learn about some active, engaging physical activities your child can look forward to in our summer day camp program.
Arts & Crafts
Art projects aren’t just about decorating a piece of paper with crayons and glitter glue. The arts and crafts activities at Oasis Day Camp help develop your child’s imagination, self-expression, and fine motor control. Our experienced art instructors will lead campers in creating all kinds of unique masterpieces using techniques like:
Jewelry & bead making – Stringing beads and charms is excellent for hand-eye coordination. Campers can make necklaces, bracelets, keychains, and more to show off their unique style.
Tie-dye – This colorful craft is a camp classic! Your child will love choosing funky patterns to swirl and splatter onto their very own tie-dye t-shirt or bandana.
Lanyard weaving – We’ll provide the plastic lacing and an array of threads so that campers can practice their finger dexterity weaving sturdy lanyard keychains or bracelets.
The arts and crafts room is always buzzing with creativity and productivity. Campers are free to let their imaginations run wild while learning tangible skills that build confidence.
Group Competitions
Cooperative games teach kids so much more than just rules for playing. Group challenges provide an opportunity for children to develop teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and conflict-resolution skills when school is out of session.
Our sports fields and courts provide the perfect spaces for campers to participate in structured group games like:
Relay races – From water relays to egg-and-spoon races, friendly competition gets the blood pumping! Kids have to work together, play fair, and have fun.
Tag games – Whether it’s freeze tag, amoeba tag, or TV tag, every child knows and loves this classic chase game. Tag encourages aerobic exercise and creative strategy.
Group theatre games – Campers collaborate to mime actions, improvise skits, and act out silly scenarios. Theatre games build active listening, imagination, and social awareness.
Cooperative physical challenges teach invaluable life skills while giving kids an outlet for their energy. Your child will form friendships and gain confidence through teamwork at camp this summer.
Free Play Promotes Creativity, Exploration, and Imagination
Child development experts agree that free play is crucial for promoting cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being in kids.
Summer activities for kids at Oasis Day Camp are built into the daily schedule so children can embrace the freedom and make new friends along the way. With minimal structure, youth are empowered to:
Direct their own activities based on interests
Interact with nature and the environment through outdoor exploration
Practice sharing equipment and resolving peer conflicts independently
Release energy and stress through running, climbing, jumping, and using their imaginations
Your child will absolutely cherish the unstructured play time at camp this summer. These vital free-choice hours build creativity, self-confidence, and social maturity.
See How Much Your Child Will Love Oasis Day Camps!
At Oasis Day Camp, we take pride in fostering a healthy, balanced, engaging environment for kids to flourish. Our summer camp programming offers the perfect blend of creativity and structure, freedom and guidance. From arts and crafts to group games and open play, your child will make beautiful memories and develop invaluable life skills with us this summer.
We can’t wait to see your child’s huge smile when you pick them up after an awesome day at Oasis! Contact us now to register for camp and give your kid the best summer ever. Let the fun begin!
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