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Summer Guide ursday, May 9, 2019 TIME OUT 7 2019 SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS June 17 - August 9 Ages 7 - 15 • BASEBALL • SOFTBALL • TENNIS • LACROSSE • BASKETBALL • SOCCER • VOLLEYBALL • GYMNASTICS $160 per week 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM $190 per week; 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. * Register by June 1, 2019 to receive a $20 discount per week Rhode Island College • 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave. • Providence, R.I. • 02908 Camp Brochure & Registration Forms available at: www.GoAnchormen.com For addional informaon please contact the RIC Athlec Department (401) 456-8007 Chrisna Tavana Pirri (401) 456-8260 or [email protected] • WRESTLING 2019 Summer Guide Sports are a favorite pastime for many children and adults. e benefits of participating in sports are too numerous to mention, but include learning to be part of a team, improving physical fitness and developing sportsmanship. e fitness building resource PHITAmerica notes that participation in sports helps build character and social skills. Sports help children develop discipline and encourages them set goals. ese are skills that can be utilized later in life, especially when pursuing a career. As the weather warms, there are many different spring and summer sports that children and adults can explore. Here are just some of the sports that make spring and summer that much more fun. • Baseball: Baseball has long been America’s pastime, but its fan base stretches around the world. According to an annual report by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, a leader in sports participation research, baseball and soſtball combined ranked as the most participated in team sport in 2016. Many youngsters start out on youth baseball or soſtball teams and move up the ranks as their love of the game grows. • Lacrosse: is is a team game originally played by North American native peoples. e ball is thrown, caught and carried with a long-handled stick having a curved L-shape or a triangular frame. • Soccer: Soccer’s popularity continues to grow exponentially. It is oſten one of the first sports a child will try. In a 2017 Nielsen survey that spanned 18 global markets, 43 percent of people said they were “interested” or “very interested” in the sport. It has grown to become the world’s sport, with teams in most major countries. • Soſtball: A close cousin to baseball, soſtball is played on a smaller diamond with a ball that’s larger than a baseball. Even though both sexes can play soſtball, it is primarily a female-driven sport among elementary, high school and college players. • Swimming: Swimming is a sport that works the entire body. People are drawn to swimming because it can be a low-impact exercise. Whether enjoyed competitively or for recreation, swimming is a great way to have fun while exercising. • Tennis: Tennis is a physical sport that provides cardiovascular exercise. Tennis offers friendly competition and can be played in singles or pairs. While matches primarily take place outdoors, the weather doesn’t have to impact access when an indoor court is available. • Volleyball: Beach volleyball is popular in coastal and non-coastal communities alike. It is an intense, competitive sport that requires excellent focus and teamwork. Adults oſten look back fondly on their childhood experiences at summer camp. Camps can provide the opportunity to form lifelong friendships and discover rewarding hobbies that can enrich campers’ lives for decades to come. Choosing a summer camp is no small task, as the options at families’ disposal range from overnight camps to weekday aſternoon camps to camps that specialize in certain programs, such as music or dance. Cost also is likely to factor into families’ decisions, as the American Camp Association notes that cost can vary greatly depending on which camp families choose. For example, the ACA notes that the average daily fee at a resident camp is $85, while the same fee at a day camp is $43. When looking for a summer camp for kids, families should make the decision together. Kids should be involved in the selection process, as they’re more likely to have an enjoyable camp experience if they had a say in where they will be spending their summers. e following are some factors families should consider as they look for summer camps, courtesy of the ACA. Kids’ interests e ACA urges parents to consider the child’s interests and personality before choosing a summer camp. Parents might want their children to attend the same summer camp they visited as youngsters, but each child is different. Just because mom and dad liked a particular camp does not mean their children will. e ACA notes that summer camps should align with children’s interests and maturity level. Locale Locale may only be a consideration for families considering overnight camps. Kids will likely be familiar with the locations of local day camps, but overnight camps might be set in mountain ranges, near the ocean or environments less familiar to youngsters. Kids who love the ocean might benefit from oceanfront camps that focus on marine biology, boating or other activities involving the water. In the same vein, youngsters who like camping and hiking might be more likely to embrace camps located in mountainous regions. Session length Camps may last as little as one week or up to a couple of months. Session length should be considered by families looking at both local day camps and overnight resident camps. Parents who want their children to enjoy a largely schedule-free summer might not want to commit their children to lengthy camp sessions, even if those sessions are close to home. If parents think their children can benefit from the same structure they’re accustomed to during the school year, then an overnight camp that stretches for several weeks might be what they’re looking for. Summer camps give kids a chance to make memories that will last a lifetime. Choosing the right camp is an important decision that parents and kids should make together. Pools make some backyards the places to be in late spring and throughout summer. Lazy summer aſternoons are a lot more enjoyable when they’re spent in or alongside a pool, and kids tend to say “I’m bored” with considerably less frequency when a pool is within arm’s reach. Pools are certainly fun, but they’re only as fun as they are safe. According to the USA Swimming Foundation, between Memorial Day and Labor Day in 2018, at least 148 children younger than age 15 fatally drowned in swimming pools or spas. While those figures represented a 9 percent decline from the year prior, 148 deaths is still 148 lives lost too early. Pool safety need not come at the expense of summer fun. In fact, homeowners can employ various preventive measures to reduce the risk of pool-related accidents on their properties. • Inspect gates around your pool. e International Code Council®, a member- focused association dedicated to the construction of safe, sustainable, affordable, and resilient structures, advises homeowners to inspect all pedestrian gates in the barrier fences around their pools. Such gates should be self-closing and self-latching, as both features ensure gates are always closed. In addition, the ICC recommends padlocking other gates around the property. • Remove objects around pedestrian gates. Kids can climb up on chairs, tables, large toys, and other objects leſt around pool gates to gain access to pools even when their parents aren’t looking or even home. Such items should be removed. • Install a pool alarm. Pool alarms can alert homeowners to accidental or unauthorized entrance into the water. e ICC recommends installing such alarms while noting that they should not be considered a substitute for barrier fences or safety covers. • Install automatic or manually operated pool covers. Pool covers can effectively prevent access to pools, spas or hot tubs. At the end of each pool session, cover the pool, even during the height of summer when pools are used daily. e minor task of covering the pool is worth the considerably lower risk of accident or injury if pools remain uncovered. Summer aſternoons at the pool can be made much safer by adhering to a few safety tips. Factors to consider before choosing a summer camp Pool safety starts with prevention Popular sports for spring and summer
Transcript of Thursday, May 9, 2019 Summer Guide 2019 Summer Guide · camps. Kids will likely be familiar with...
Summer GuideThursday, May 9, 2019 TIME OUT 7
2019 SUMMER SPORTS CAMPSJune 17 - August 9
Ages 7 - 15
• BASEBALL• SOFTBALL• TENNIS• LACROSSE
• BASKETBALL• SOCCER• VOLLEYBALL• GYMNASTICS
$160 per week8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM $190 per week; 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
* Register by June 1, 2019 to receive a $20 discount per week
Rhode Island College • 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave. • Providence, R.I. • 02908
Camp Brochure & Registration Forms available at:
www.GoAnchormen.com
For additional informationplease contact the
RIC Athletic Department (401) 456-8007 Christina Tavana Pirri
(401) 456-8260 or [email protected]
• WRESTLING
2019 Summer Guide
Sports are a favorite pastime for many children and adults. The benefits of participating in sports are too numerous to mention, but include learning to be part of a team, improving physical fitness and developing sportsmanship.
The fitness building resource PHITAmerica notes that participation in sports helps build character and social skills. Sports help children develop discipline and encourages them set goals. These are skills that can be utilized later in life, especially when pursuing a career.
As the weather warms, there are many different spring and summer sports that children and adults can explore. Here are just some of the sports that make spring and summer that much more fun.
• Baseball: Baseball has long been America’s pastime, but its fan base stretches around the world. According to an annual report by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, a leader in sports participation research, baseball and softball combined ranked as the most participated in team sport in 2016. Many youngsters start out on youth baseball or softball teams and move up the ranks as their love of the game grows.
• Lacrosse: This is a team game originally played by North American native peoples. The ball is thrown, caught and carried with a long-handled stick having a curved L-shape or a triangular frame.
• Soccer: Soccer’s popularity continues to grow exponentially. It is often one of the first sports a child will try. In a 2017 Nielsen survey that spanned 18 global markets, 43 percent of people said they were “interested” or “very interested” in the sport. It has grown to become the world’s sport, with teams in most major countries.
• Softball: A close cousin to baseball,
softball is played on a smaller diamond with a ball that’s larger than a baseball. Even though both sexes can play softball, it is primarily a female-driven sport among elementary, high school and college players.
• Swimming: Swimming is a sport that works the entire body. People are drawn to swimming because it can be a low-impact exercise. Whether enjoyed competitively or for recreation, swimming is a great way to have fun while exercising.
• Tennis: Tennis is a physical sport that provides cardiovascular exercise. Tennis offers friendly competition and can be played in singles or pairs. While matches primarily take place outdoors, the weather doesn’t have to impact access when an indoor court is available.
• Volleyball: Beach volleyball is popular in coastal and non-coastal communities alike. It is an intense, competitive sport that requires excellent focus and teamwork.
Adults often look back fondly on their c h i l d h o o d experiences at summer camp. Camps can provide the opportunity to form lifelong f r i e n d s h i p s and discover r e w a r d i n g hobbies that can enrich campers’ lives for decades to come.
Choosing a summer camp is no small task, as the options at families’ disposal range from overnight camps to weekday afternoon camps to camps that specialize in certain programs, such as music or dance. Cost also is likely to factor into families’ decisions, as the American Camp Association notes that cost can vary greatly depending on which camp families choose. For example, the ACA notes that the average daily fee at a resident camp is $85, while the same fee at a day camp is $43.
When looking for a summer camp for kids, families should make the decision together. Kids should be involved in the selection process, as they’re more likely to have an enjoyable camp experience if they had a say in where they will be spending their summers. The following are some factors families should consider as they look for
summer camps, courtesy of the ACA.
Kids’ interests
The ACA urges parents to consider the child’s interests and personality before choosing a summer camp. Parents might want their children to attend the same summer camp they visited as youngsters, but each child is different. Just because mom and dad liked a particular camp does not mean their children will. The ACA notes that summer camps should align with children’s interests and maturity level.
Locale
Locale may only be a consideration for families considering overnight camps. Kids will likely be familiar with the locations of local day camps, but overnight camps might be set in mountain ranges, near the ocean or environments less familiar to youngsters. Kids who love the ocean might benefit from oceanfront
camps that focus on marine biology, boating or other activities involving the water. In the same vein, youngsters who like camping and hiking might be more likely to embrace camps located in mountainous
regions.
Session length
Camps may last as little as one week or up to a couple of months. Session length should be considered by families looking at both local day camps and overnight resident camps. Parents who want their children to enjoy a largely schedule-free summer might not want to commit their children to lengthy camp sessions, even if those sessions are close to home. If parents think their children can benefit from the same structure they’re accustomed to during the school year, then an overnight camp that stretches for several weeks might be what they’re looking for.
Summer camps give kids a chance to make memories that will last a lifetime. Choosing the right camp is an important decision that parents and kids should make together.
Pools make some backyards the places to be in late spring and throughout summer. Lazy summer afternoons are a lot more enjoyable when they’re spent in or alongside a pool, and kids tend to say “I’m bored” with considerably less frequency when a pool is within arm’s reach.
Pools are certainly fun, but they’re only as fun as they are safe. According to the USA Swimming Foundation, between Memorial Day and Labor Day in 2018, at least 148 children younger than age 15 fatally drowned in swimming pools or spas. While those figures represented a 9 percent decline from the year prior, 148 deaths is still 148 lives lost too early.
Pool safety need not come at the expense of summer fun. In fact, homeowners can employ various preventive measures to reduce the risk of pool-related accidents on their properties.
• Inspect gates around your pool. The International Code Council®, a member-focused association dedicated to the construction of safe, sustainable, affordable, and resilient structures, advises homeowners to inspect all pedestrian gates in the barrier fences around their pools. Such gates should be self-closing and self-latching, as both
features ensure gates are always closed. In addition, the ICC recommends padlocking other gates around the property.
• Remove objects around pedestrian gates. Kids can climb up on chairs, tables, large toys, and other objects left around pool gates to gain access to pools even when their parents aren’t looking or even home. Such items should be removed.
• Install a pool alarm. Pool alarms can alert homeowners to accidental or unauthorized entrance into the water. The ICC recommends installing such alarms while noting that they should not be considered a substitute for barrier fences or safety covers.
• Install automatic or manually operated pool covers. Pool covers can effectively prevent access to pools, spas or hot tubs. At the end of each pool session, cover the pool, even during the height of summer when pools are used daily. The minor task of covering the pool is worth the considerably lower risk of accident or injury if pools remain uncovered.
Summer afternoons at the pool can be made much safer by adhering to a few safety tips.
Factors to consider beforechoosing a summer camp
Pool safety starts with prevention
Popular sports for spring and summer
