The last day for school in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area is June 8th; what are you going to do with the kids now? Of course there are the usual things to do. Sleep late, play video games, hang out with your friends, watch TV, and maybe some sport activities. But what happens after that first day off?
Many children are bored before the end of the first week off from school. So what on earth can a parent do to keep the children happy, active and learning? One place that could help is the EnergyExplorium sponsored by Duke Power.
The EnergyExplorium offers self-directed learning for everyone, a mile-long nature trail on the banks of Lake Norman, interactive exhibits with subjects ranging from saving energy to tracking the weather and a beautiful picnic shelter. The EnergyExplorium has all the makings of a learning day that just might be fun.
If the kids would rather spend the day outdoors and checking out some animals, taking a wagon ride, and picnicking, then the Lazy5 Ranch is the place to go. Get up close and personal with a Texas Longhorn, learn about a Watusi and see Luther the rhino. A day trip like this would be fun for the whole family.
Spending the day with the kids is a great way to kill a few days during the summer, but most of us have jobs that keep us away from home most of the day. This leaves the children at some sort of day care, and it’s hard for you to help them enjoy too much at either a relative’s house or child-care facility.
The Charlottearea has ways for kids to be supervised, learn and still enjoy the summer. On the Charlotte Parent web-site there are listings for day camps, overnight camps and week-long camps, with a wide range of activities that are sure to suit any child or parent’s likes.
UNCC also offers academic-enrichment camps for rising grades 1-12 on the UNC Charlotte main campus. Programs include Aspire, Cool School and a wide variety of week-long, day and overnight camps for grades 4-12. Campers get to “go to college” and experience life on campus in a safe, fun learning environment.
As you can see, living in the Charlottearea offers a wide range of things for the kids to do this summer. So whether you’re thinking of buying, selling or financing real estate, I’d love to hear from you! Tiffany Johannes – Help-U-Sell Buy Today – Office Phone: 704-837-0010 Email: tiffany@husbt.com or visit us on the web . ddj
