Children nowadays spend an alarming amount of time online. While summer isn’t any different from other seasons for grown-ups, it’s when kids get a break from the mundane routines of school life and most of them tend to waste the entirety of their holidays by staring into screens. Experiential summer adventures may be a great outlet where these youngsters can learn to be self-sufficient, improve their social skills, and learn something new while having fun with newfound friends. Here’s our pick of unique camps—from all over Kerala—that may excite your kids.
Pawsitive outlook
Is your kid badgering you for a new pet puppy? Most young ones don’t understand the responsibility attached to raising a dog, so let them learn. Thiruvananthapuram’s Dog Day Care Center and its canine behaviour trainer Karthik will show your child (aged 11 and above) how to select the right pup for your home, train it right, and how to raise/nurture/communicate with it. Details: 7034036886
Hands-on
If your child is the kind who loves to dismantle his/her toys only to reassemble them, then Thrissur’s Stem Robotics Academy has got the perfect summer camp lined up. Kids (aged six and above) have a unique opportunity to attend this two-month-long, practical-learning course about basic robotics and day-to-day appliance assembly, all of which will enhance their logical and lateral-thinking skills. Details: 9995483551
Digging deep
It’s fascinating to realise that kids can develop better healthier eating habits, fine-tune their motor skills, and learn about caring for the environment—all from planting a seed. Kochi’s Lipi Play School will primarily focus on gardening amongst other things in their list of outdoor activities for their month-long summer camp. Details: 9947276589
Breaking bread
Every child needs the skillset to make a decent meal by themselves. Kozhikode’s Wake ‘n’ Bake Junior Crew programme provides a well-rounded approach to expand their knowledge in the kitchen. Kids above the age of nine will be taught how to follow recipes, measure ingredients, bake right, and handle knives safely. Details: 9488459938
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