2016 Summer Day Camps | Richmond, BC RPC Daycare
Can you believe it ? We are already mid way through JUNE
2016 !
You know what that means ?
It means that the 2016 Summer and the amazing Summer weather
we have been getting is literally just around the corner !
Now as much fun as it is in having the amazing summer heat
and long days, it does come at a cost and that cost can be miserable when we
are not taking care of ourselves.
So the following is the Top 6 Must Haves for Summer Fun if
you and your family plan to take part in some 2016 Summer Day Camps . Following
along with our top 6 suggestions just might be the deciding factor in having a
fun filled 2016 Summer Day Camp without getting sick or injured.
TOP 6 MUST HAVES FOR
HAVING FUN AT 2016 SUMMER DAY CAMPS
1. HAT
This is literally the #1 Defense from getting HEAT STROKE.
The Hat is so important because it's what keeps us cool during those long
outings to some of our amazing beaches like Spanish Banks or long walks through
the forest like the Capilano Cleveland Dam or even places like the Aldergrove
Zoological Center.
Many Heat stroke cases stem from our heads simply not being
covered and the child not having enough water to drink.
These pictures are the recommended types of hats you should
be sending your child for 2016 Summer Day Camps.
2. Water Bottle
I cannot even begin to tell you just how important this is
next to having a hat for your child. Your child NEEDS TO HAVE a Water bottle.
There are no Excuses for this.
Bottles are cheap these days especially when you go to a
Dollar Store or Dollar Giant or Dollar Tree as they cost about $1.25 for a
bottle. Or you can go to Costco and buy a flat of Water bottles for $4.50 that
gives you 32 water bottles and keep recycling two of the water bottles. (I'll
explain why TWO WATER BOTTLES in a second.)
The best practice for water bottles is to actually pack your
child TWO BOTTLES. Have one filled with water that they can drink right away. Then
for the second bottle, fill it up half way and put it in the FREEZER over
night. Then the next morning, add some water in the bottle and pack it in their
backpacks. Now at the end of the day or field trip when they are completely
exhausted and tired, they will now have something cold to drink.
Your Child
will be so Thankful and Grateful to you for doing this.
3. Sunscreen
Sunscreen is a MUST for all summer activities.
Make no mistake, getting sun burns is painful and makes days
so much more un-enjoyable.
When buying sunscreen, please make sure to buy sunscreen
that has an spf protection of 30 or Higher.
I also would recommend buying the lotion. DO NOT BY THE
SPRAY.
4. Lunch and Snacks
As kids are more active in the summer time, having a proper
lunch is much needed. I know with all our commitments and working schedules,
time in life to pack a lunch for your child becomes limited. But one of the
ways to ensure your child does have a great summer experience is by making sure
they have a good balanced lunch to eat.
Here are a few suggestions that might make preparing lunches
easier.
1. A Good Sandwich (Please NO Nutella and NO PEANUT BUTTER)
2. Light Snacks - small bag of Chips, veggie sticks, 85%
Chocolate, Jello, Fruit
3. 2 water bottles
4. Afternoon snack - cookies, jelly snack, fruit snack
For more information on Lunch Ideas check out our
post here on 10 Easy and Cheap Lunches to Make
5. Change of Clothes and Swimming Gear
With children from the ages of 2.5yrs to 7yrs, its
recommended that you have packed an extra change of clothes for your child. You
can always have the extra change of clothes in a separate bag that can be left
at the daycare or you can pack extra pants and underwear and a grocery back so
they can store the wet or dirty clothes in it.
When it comes to swimming gear make sure your child always
has a TOWEL. A towel is the most important thing to bring. You don't always
have to have a swim suit. Some will come to beach days with an extra set of
shorts and underwear but the TOWEL is the most important thing to bring so your
child can dry off with.
6. BACK PACK
And to have all of these things all in one bag, your child
needs a good backpack. Please stay away from the cutesy backpacks and get the
biggest back pack that you can by for your child. It will really serve your
child well for both school and summer outings. Not only can you put all the
things mentioned above in a good big back pack, your child will also have room
to store their change of clothes and a jacket on the days that seem to be
chilly or windy or even rainy.
If you have any questions or suggestions or comments, please
leave us a comment just below.
If you would like to know more about our 2016 Summer Day Camps program, we would
love to hear from you.
Simply click on the button below and fill in our contact
form and someone from our office will contact you within 24hrs to discuss how
you may register your child for the coming 2016 Summer Day Camps program and
what your child will get to do over the 2 months of summer.
We really look forward to seeing you here and meeting your
child(ren).
See you soon,
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