How After School Programs Develop Your Child’s Skills
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How Afterschool Programs Develop Your Child’s Skills
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A good afterschool program offers a host of benefits to children of all ages.
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Safe, structured activities give kids a chance to hone academic skills, try out new hobbies, play games and hang out with friends.
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In an age when many kids go home and just tune in to the TV and surf around online, often waiting for parents to get home from work …
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… after school programs offer exercise, time for home work and a chance to play outdoors in a supervised environment.
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It’s been shown that the peak hour for juvenile crime is between 3 pm and 4 pm, and after school programs keep kids off the street and happily entertained.
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ACADEMIC BOOST
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Kids pretty much always benefit from scheduled time for homework, and afterschool programs include a block of time just for class assignments …
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… with the added benefit of staff on hand, often teachers or tutors, to help with that tough math problem or complex essay.
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Because the programs are less formal than the regular classroom, kids tend to feel more comfortable asking for assistance.
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More confidence in academic ability not only leads to improved grades, but diminishes the chance that kids will skip school, drop out or exhibit other behavioral problems.
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SAFE AND SOUND
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After school programs give kids a safe place to be during the dangerous afterschool hours when parents tend to be still at work and free time can lead to mischief or worse.
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Being in a supervised program lessens the likelihood that your child will either commit or be the victim of adolescent crime as they reach middle school.
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Attendees in this type of program are significantly less likely to engage in risky behaviors like smoking, drug use, gang activity, theft and vandalism.
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COOL NEW HOBBIES
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Many after school programs include instruction in a wide arrange of outside pursuits from chess and woodworking to basketball and theater.
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Kids can sign up to take part in various electives, and your youngster just may find he can quickly give you a run for your money in a chess match or discovers an exciting new passion for art or tennis.
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In a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by a variety of other youngsters, it’s easy to get excited and try something new.
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ON THE MOVE
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Kids stay active at after-school programs, burning up extra energy on the playground or sports court.
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Some programs even provide instruction in everything from swimming to soccer, all of which have the super benefit of helping kids get into great healthy living habits.
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It’s not surprising that kids who attend after-school programs have been found to have a significantly lower rate of obesity.
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SOCIAL SAVVY
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It’s not just academic skills that get a super lift from after school programs.
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Kids who attend have been found to have fewer behavioral problems, more self-confidence and better conflict-resolution skills.
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With adults around to help them deal better with peer issues, kids get some handy guidance in strategies for coping with day-to-day problems as well as lessons on respect for others and open-mindedness.
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Supervised activities and down time lets kids have fun with friends after school instead than lounging around on the couch waiting for mom or dad to get home …
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… and it’s also a great way to meet new people and make new friends in a nurturing environment.
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Let your kids enjoy the after school program experience at Maplewood Summer Day Camp.
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Experienced staff will keep your child both safe and busy with arts and crafts, games, water sports, gymnastics and more.
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Maplewood Country Day Camp and Enrichment Center150 Foundry St. (Route 106)PO Box 88 (Mailing)South Easton, MA 02375Email: [email protected]: (508) 238-2387FAX: (508) 238-1154