Working Parents: Sample Camps to Sort Your Summer

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What is currently the biggest question on every working parent’s mind?

Summer camps!

I love being a reliable source of information for parents. It’s half of why I love my job here at Jingkids. So every time a parent asks me where their kid should go to summer camp, I know I can send them this list. But the truth is, there are so many more camps available than we were able to profile, and many will be at the Jingkids Summer Fling next Saturday (May 29), just for you!

Since most families can’t travel outside of China, and working parents need to know how summer camp will affect their schedule and budget, we’re hosting over 30 camps in one place, so you and your kids can test them out right there! I need to stress this part. At the Jingkids Summer Fling, your kids can get a taste of what these summer camps are all about through actual activities and not just reading about it on a pamphlet.

Your work schedule doesn’t care that it’s summer, though, so remember to ask these key questions when you talk to the camp representatives next Saturday. Some of these may be questions or ideas camp staff haven’t considered yet, and being there in person to ask is a lot more persuasive than simply asking over WeChat.

• What time does camp start? Are there any early start or flexible drop-off times available?

• What time is pick up? What happens if a parent or guardian is running late for pick up?

• What is the process for allowing people other than parents or guardians to pick up children?

• For overnight camps, how are campers supervised?

• What is the experience level of camp counselors?

• If lunch is provided, what are the choices?

• If lunch isn’t provided, is there refrigeration available on-site?

• What is the camper to counselor ratio?

• Is there a nurse on-site, or someone certified to administer first aid?

• Is there a discount rate for siblings? For referrals? For groups?

• For younger campers, how is security at the site? Is the location well secured?

Every family has its own needs, but this is a good starter checklist to remind you of important questions to ask while your child is dazzled by their newfound football ability or wowed by one of the many fun activities our camps will offer families next Saturday!

Jingkids Summer Fling

When: Sat, May 29, from 10am-6pm (Rain Date: Sun, May 23, from 10am-6pm)

Where: Dongfeng International Sports Park (just west of Chaoyang Park)

Tickets: RMB 100 for a family of three (+RMB 50 for each additional person). Includes a free picnic blanket. If you have a total of ten (or more) friends coming, tickets are RMB 25 each.

Note: Small tents and picnic blankets welcome! Open flame cooking is not permitted.

Images: Pexels

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