The following tips for summer learning opportunities were taken from www.hotelfun4kids.com
Visit museums, art galleries, theme parks, zoos, sea aquariums, waterfronts, cultural centers, historical sites and ethnic festivals to create learning experiences for the whole family.
Listen to "talking books" from a cassette tape or CD during long car rides. This will broaden your child's vocabulary, reinforce grammatical skills and expand his or her knowledge.
When driving, teach your children directionality, names of towns, cities, capitals, provinces and states. Engage in word and memory games to reinforce learning.
Take supplemental learning materials with you in your travels so that children can practice skills on a daily basis, whether on the road, at the cottage or on the beach.
Plan camping excursions to national and provincial parks and sign-up for nature hikes, canoeing trips, walking tours and survival training.
Visit forests, ravines, waterfalls, rivers, lakes and natural wonders (e.g. caves, mountains, escarpments) to pave the way for informative discussions.
Take the family to historical sites such as forts, castles and monuments as alternatives to shopping malls. Aboriginal sites and cultural centres give everyone the opportunity to experience Native Canadian art, customs and traditions.
Purchase or put together a journal that kids can use to record their vacation experiences. Take time every day to add an entry.
Encourage children to write postcards and letters to friends while on vacation.
If you plan to have children participate in Children's Club activities, look for programs that are educational as well as fun.
