Some ideas on how to spice them up
By David Peters
Humans are creatures of habit. We wake up, eat breakfast, brush our teeth (most of us), and head out the door to work. Lather, rinse, repeat.
It’s easy to fall into the same routines and patterns we’ve known for months, even years, especially for those of us who work in a day-camp setting. During the first few weeks of the summer, we decide on the activities that campers enjoy and stick with those week after week:
- Dodgeball
- Swim time
- Snack
- Park time
- Arts and crafts
- Gym time.
Lather, rinse, repeat.
While routines are well and good, parks and recreation professionals want to provide the best possible experiences for participants. Plus, summer and day camps should be fun, right? But, how can one get out of the rut of routine and spice up the programs?
Photos: Town of Erie Parks and Recreation Department