If you’re a parent in Castle Pines, Castle Rock, or Highlands Ranch, enrollments are now open for the nature-based summer camp programs from Balance Adventure Camp, but hurry, because spaces are filling up fast.
Remember summers filled with exploring, getting dirty, playing with friends, and making new ones? Our kids are in danger of missing out on those experiences. Balance Adventure Camp aims to bring all those adventures back into children’s lives with these nature-based outdoor adventure programs.
Go to https://camp.balanceschools.com/ for more information.
Balance Adventure Camp’s weeklong programs will run from June 2 through August 1, with kids being picked up and dropped off daily in either Castle Rock or Highlands Ranch. Activities can include hiking, sports, fishing, farming, plant identification, music, fire safety, and bird watching, led by an experienced team of teachers who are also certified in CPR and first aid.
A recent study from the nonprofit Common Sense Media found that 40% of children have a tablet by the age of 2, and 25% have a personal cellphone by the time the age of 8. As much as 60% of screentime is spent viewing videos, while a further 26% is devoted to gaming. Only 4% was reading, and 1% was for homework.
Of course, average screentime can increase significantly during the summer break, something that the Balance Summer Camp aims to reduce. Rather than being based in a classroom, all activities happen outside, weather permitting, helping connect your kids with nature and the wider world.
“Balance School's Outdoor Academy is a summer education program designed to get kids outside, unplugged from their devices and plugged into Mother Nature,” a program representative explained. “It is our intention to create a supportive, safe, and fun learning environment for your children to have the best summer ever.”
A locally-based company, Balance Adventure Camp is a Colorado State-licensed summer camp that has grown in popularity since its inception. The team now comprises certified guides and educators who have extensive experience in recreation, environmental science, and youth development.
“As a family-owned and operated camp, we treat each child as if they were our own,” the company continued. “Our local roots give us intimate knowledge of the natural areas we explore, allowing us to provide authentic experiences while maintaining the highest safety standards.”
Check out https://camp.balanceschools.com/ so you can learn more.
