Top 5 fun and helpful summer activities for children

Summer is a time when children are super excited to have a long vacation. But it may make parents ponder whether they should plan for their kids to have a perfect summer. Let’s follow Algorithmics to find out 5 activities that are fun and useful for kids this summer. 

1. Go to the hometown, visit grandparents

After a hard studying year, summer is a perfect time for children to relax and unwind. It’s also a great opportunity for them to visit their hometown and spend more time with their parents. For children whose families live far from home, visiting their hometown is not only important for them to reconnect with their roots but also for a good experience. 

“Bye-bye” to the hustle and subtle of daily life in a noisy city, children can immerse themselves in nature and enjoy playing folk games with friends such as flying kites, catching fish, gardening with grandpa, cooking with grandma, and creating unforgettable memories with neighborhood playmates.

Going to their hometown not only helps children develop independence when living far from their parents but also fosters a sense of responsibility towards their roots - one of the important aspects of one’s personality.

2. Travel, discover the world

"Traveling is a familiar activity not only for children, but also for adults who seek to destress, have fun, and relax. Summer, in particular, is a great time for families to travel as their children are on vacation. It's an opportunity to explore different lands, cultures, biology, geography, and customs, and bring theory to life. So let's embark on a journey to discover and learn new things."

Parents do not need to travel to tourist attractions, or famous landmarks, they can simply choose to travel to new and unexplored places with their children. Every destination offers unique stories and opportunities to learn, making it a wonderful and enriching experience for kids.

3. Having extra classes

3-month vacation is not a long time but it’s not short, either. After 3 months, children can easily forget their lessons, especially if they will be inadequate when going back to school. Summer is the perfect time for your child to reinforce their knowledge and build a strong foundation, in preparation for the upcoming school year or to gain new knowledge before returning to school.

4. Create new habits, learn new things at home

Don’t parents know that children can do and learn many things at home? During vacations, families can create a list of exciting and educational activities for their kids. Excellent ideas are to cook together, do housework together, read books, make DIY projects,...and teach them about responsibility,etc. Overall, vacations provide an excellent opportunity for children to build good habits that can last a lifetime, and by doing these activities as a family, they can create meaningful memories together.

“Doing together” not only makes them learn many new things but also helps the family bond more. Not only can traveling far away can learn many new things, but even a lovely home can teach children many useful things!

5. Join extra courses to develop interests

The period between ages 6 and 18 is an important time for children to explore their passions, hobbies, and charitable interests. It's a crucial stage in their development as they start to decide on their future career paths. To do this effectively, children need to understand themselves and their interests, and one way to achieve this is by exploring and gaining experience.

Summer break presents the perfect opportunity for children to participate in extracurricular activities that align with their interests. For instance, they can take up sports like swimming, football, and basketball, music classes for instruments like piano, guitar, and vocal music, computer courses in coding, computer science, and robotics, or even soft skills and military training.

By taking these courses, children can learn new things and gain exposure to various fields. As such, it's important for them to participate in a variety of activities to broaden their horizons and find their true interests.

This 2023, Algorithmics is hosting a "SUPER HOT" summer camp for kids who want to discover the coding world. To get more information about the program, please follow the Algorithmics website or fanpage.