As the warm summer season approaches, the desire for leisure and outdoor activities becomes a priority for many families. Strong Start Early Care & Education Day Care, known for its reputation as the best childcare provider in the Trumbull and Shelton areas, offers a two-month recreational summer camp. What sets our summer camp apart is that it seamlessly integrates our early childhood education inquiry-based curriculum, rooted in the Reggio-Emilia daycare philosophy, designed to spark children's curiosity and cater to their unique interests. We will be offering this summer session for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds.
Key Features of Our Summer Session
- Large-Scale "Messy Art" and Crafts: Children are encouraged to unleash their creativity through messy art projects, allowing them to explore their artistic side in an unrestricted and enjoyable manner.
- Sprinklers and Outdoor Water Play: Kids can beat the summer heat with refreshing outdoor water activities that provide both fun and relief.
- Lunchtime Picnics on the Playground: We create a delightful setting for children to enjoy their meals outdoors, fostering social interaction and a sense of community.
- Nature Walks: Guided nature walks allow children to explore the natural world, encouraging a deeper connection with the environment.
- Lawn Games: Outdoor games and physical activities promote active play and exercise while nurturing essential motor skills.
Special Summer Events
- Visiting Artists: We bring in talented artists, such as storytellers, puppeteers, and musicians, to captivate and inspire young minds with their creative talents.
- Animal Encounters: Our summer camp includes visits from registered therapy dogs, offering children the chance to connect with and learn from these amazing animals.
- Storytime on the Grass: Weekly storybook journeys conducted on the grass create an immersive and engaging experience, sparking a love for reading and storytelling.
- Field Trips: We organize exciting field trips that provide children real-world learning experiences beyond the camp environment.
Learning Through Play at the Best Child Care Summer Camp
Summertime often means that children press pause when it comes to learning, but that can lead to educational setbacks. With the hands-on activities in Strong Start Day Care’s Summer Session, children keep on learning all summer long. Sure, we shift gears to more play-oriented learning, but we believe that our inquiry-based curriculum can be used effectively in play. In fact, children’s playtime is the perfect time to incorporate learning because it’s a full-body experience and this is a great way to learn. When children use all their senses to learn a new lesson, they learn it more completely. Playing also gives children the chance to tap into their creativity and when developed creativity adds extra value to every new task they tackle. We go beyond the traditional concept of a summer camp, so children have fun while engaging in meaningful, early education experiences that set them up for success.
Strong Start's Summer Camp Sessions in Trumbull and Shelton help your child make the most of their summer as they continue to grow, learn, and create wonderful memories in a supportive and stimulating environment. This sets us apart from other early childhood programs!