3 Ways Summer Camp Prepares Kids for Adulthood

Summer camp is a quintessential necessity for any child. Whether they attend camp for one year, or continue throughout their high school years, it’s an experience that can’t be matched. Although participating in activities such as sports may be more entertainment-driven for your children, it’s actually teaching them life skills.

Skill 1: Organization

Just like school or an office environment, Miss Sue’s Summer Fun runs on a daily schedule filled with exciting activities that all campers and counselors will adhere to. For instance, there are certain times penciled in for lunch, games, classes and more. This keeps campers in tip-top shape when adjusting to any new environment that relies on a schedule.

Skill 2: Leadership

One of the most pertinent skills campers learn is leadership. Whether they’re leading their team in a scavenger hunt, or they’re leading their team to victory in basketball, campers are developing their leadership skills in full force. This is a crucial skill to learn because it helps them dive into any environment with a sense of direction, and an open mind.

Skill 3: Teamwork

In the same realm as leadership, teamwork is highly essential in any environment that campers interact in. Whether it be at school, camp or an office in the future, it’s the most crucial skill to have and maintain. Think about it: some of the world’s greatest innovations were implemented, and made a reality because of teamwork. Afterall, as the old saying goes: “there’s no ‘I’ in team” — and that still remains true to this very day.

When you choose Miss Sue’s Summer Program, you can rest assured knowing that your child will have a fun summer, while also building the knowledge, skills, and confidence to have a successful future. To learn more about the program, give us a call at 516-366-5623.

Always Wear Your Sunglasses

As a child, did you ever look up at the sun and try to have a staring contest? It may have been deemed an innocent game, but it’s actually detrimental to your eyesight — especially if your children decides to do the same. Don’t be alarmed, though — sunglasses are the simple solution to this problem. Besides partaking in a sunny staring contest (we’d hope not), what other benefits do sunglasses hold?

Prevents Long-term Eye Damage

Due to the harmful UV rays from the sun, there is a multitude of long-term eye ailments that can develop, such as cataracts and macular degeneration. By providing your child with sunglasses, it will be an early preventative staple in their lives — and they’ll love wearing them, too! 

Blocks Sunburn

While sunglasses may not protect the entire face from sunburn, it will protect the most delicate part: the eyes. If you ever had a sunburn on your eyelids (or eye region), then you know it’s not enjoyable at all. By wearing sunscreen and sunglasses, your child will be defeating the sun’s harmful rays in style! 

Be Safe in Style

Although there is an endless sea of sunglass options out there for your camper, the most important is to find something fun! When your child finds sunglasses they like, they’ll want to wear them everyday without being asked! Additionally: before purchasing, always find lenses that promise 100% of both UVA (Ultra Violet A) and UVB (Ultra Violet B) radiation — it’s highly beneficial.

When you choose Miss Sue’s Summer Program, you can rest assured knowing that your child is safely having fun in the sun, while also building the knowledge, skills, and confidence to have a successful future. To learn more about the program, give us a call at 516-366-5623.

5 Important Sunscreen Facts

I scream, you scream, we all scream for sunscreen! Okay, that might not be the correct quotation — but you will scream if you acquire a sunburn. Although there are many testimonials divulging “expert” facts about this skincare essential, there are some important facts you should know, especially if you have campers!

Fact 1: Thirty is the Magic Number

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using a sunscreen that is SPF 30. It’s said that this is the most effective, and will foster a decent amount of coverage from the sun’s powerful rays!

Fact 2: Waterproof is Best

Some days are hotter than others, which typically results in perspiration. In order to stay protected from the sun’s rays in all instances, a waterproof sunscreen will do wonders — especially if a swim session is involved!

Fact 3: Follow the Three Year Rule

If a bottle of sunblock sits in your home for more than three years, it’s time to toss it! Like many products, bottles of this sun essential have an expiration date. If you persist on using outdated sunscreen, it won’t be as effective as promised, making the skin more susceptible to unwanted UV exposure.

Fact 4: Use it Daily

This might sound repetitive, but using sunscreen daily is a must — even in the colder months. The sun’s UV strength may weaken after the summer, but it still can be a danger to the skin. Take the extra step each morning, and make sunscreen a must in your daily routine!

Fact 5: Sunscreen is Only the Start

Although sunscreen is a beneficial factor in UV protection, it doesn’t exactly prevent the skin 100% from the sun’s rays. In fact, it’s an added benefit to take some time to go into the shade, or indoors, throughout the day — despite the gorgeous weather!

When you choose Miss Sue’s Summer Program, you can rest assured knowing that your child is safely having fun in the sun, while also building the knowledge, skills, and confidence to have a successful future. To learn more about the program, give us a call at 516-366-5623.