Nowadays, the types of workshops in summer camps are very varied. Workshops have become an excellent tool for summer camps so that children can learn and have fun at the same time.
Summer camp groups and workshops are generally used by educators or instructors to carry out activities that allow participants to use their imagination while at the same time teaching them knowledge and values.
The importance of workshops in summer camps.
Workshops are one of the main learning tools in summer camps. They are designed to develop skills during the children’s and youth’s stay at the camps.
Since workshops are a fundamental part of the camp dynamic, and the basis of learning, many people consider this factor as a reference to select one camp or another.
In order to make this choice as easy as possible for you, we are going to show you the types of workshops in the summer camps available in our country, so that you can make the right choice. But first it is important to be clear about what a workshop is in the context of a summer camp.
What is a workshop?
A workshop is basically a work methodology, which seeks to integrate theory and practice when carrying out an activity. Workshops are characterized by research and learning through discovery, and are usually carried out in group dynamics.
Workshops are considered a unique and very efficient strategy. The reason is that they not only include the theoretical content of a discipline, but also focus on know-how. As a result, the participant is able to practice what he or she learns about a particular discipline.
These workshops are highly efficient mainly because they are based on an interdisciplinary approach. Under this approach, the teacher is not teaching in the traditional way, but is a technical assistant who helps the participant to learn.
It is a fantastic technique with great results, since the student immediately perceives the practical value of what he/she is learning.
Types of workshops in summer camps.
As we have explained, one of the bases of learning in the camps are the workshops. For this reason, most summer camps offer a wide variety of workshops depending on the theme.
Depending on the camp you have selected, you will find different workshops. However, summer camps usually offer the following workshops:
Outdoor workshops.
The goal of outdoor workshops is for participants to learn the importance of respecting the environment and natural resources. Also, these workshops are ideal to reinforce the knowledge that children and young people have acquired in the classroom.
Music workshops.
Music workshops are often highly demanded and valued by children and young people. In these workshops they can learn to play their favorite instrument, improving their sense of rhythm and the coordination of their movements.
If the child has a natural talent on an instrument, this type of workshop helps them to reinforce the technique to improve their skills.
Cooking workshops.
Cooking workshops are very fun and beneficial for the participants. In these workshops, children can learn to make new dishes and develop their culinary skills.
Theater workshops.
They focus on exploiting the natural talent of the participants. Theater workshops give children and young people the opportunity to express themselves, and teach them the tools to play characters in plays. What they learn in these workshops, they will practice in a play after preparation and rehearsal.
Press workshops.
In the summer camps, the press workshops are designed for the most creative thinkers. These workshops are dedicated to the elaboration of a camp newspaper, where participants can design and complete its content through a series of tools and techniques taught in the workshops. The results are usually a lot of fun.
Lifeguarding workshops.
The goal of the lifeguarding workshops is to make participants aware of the importance of knowing how to act in an emergency. To achieve this, participants are provided with various techniques in first aid, to act correctly at that moment.
Arts and crafts workshops.
The arts and crafts workshops allow children to let their imagination run wild, and exploit their talents by creating works of art from the materials provided in the workshop. Generally, participants make crafts with disposable plastics and clay, among many other materials.
Dance workshops.
Among the most popular types of summer camp workshops are dance workshops. In these workshops, participants improve their motor skills and coordination. They are taught dances such as tango, salsa, merengue and other dances.
To summarize, the workshops are a fundamental aspect in the learning process of children and young people in a summer camp. Depending on your children’s aptitudes and likes, you can select one camp or another to reinforce their natural abilities or acquire new skills.
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