The
coronavirus pandemic has changed the shape of our days a lot, and as more and
more countries struggle to adjust to the “new normal”, parents also feel the mounting
pressure in looking for activities this summer as camps close or cut
down enrollment. If you’re having a difficult time keeping your kids engaged, these online
activities may just be the thing!

Camp EDMO

Camp EDMO
offers 2.5-hour live camp sessions which run for a week which uses their EDMO Method
to teach life skills. There are a variety of grade levels to choose from,
depending on your child’s current grade level in school. The kids will also have
the same staff and campmates throughout the week.

 

#NovatoFUNatHome

Due to the
cancellation of most of their onsite activities, the Novato Parks and
Recreation services have launched the #NovatoFUNatHome social media campaign program
to ensure kids and kids at heart can stay engaged even during these times. Fun
activities include a see 10, do 10 workout challenges, crafts like homemade shrinky
dinks, and even virtual chess lessons! Check out their Facebook page and join in the
fun!

 

Dana Teen
Lomax Summer Writing Workshop

Geared
toward a fun-filled writing experience, Dana Lomax hosts one-week writing workshops
for kids aged 9 to 15 years old over the course of four weeks. Each week
features a different theme and focuses on different literary techniques and
academic skills.

 

ID
Tech Virtual Tech Camps

A great way
to make the most of the kids’ time at home is to enroll them in learning camps,
such as the ones offered by ID Tech. They host a variety of tech-related
sessions including Minecraft World Designer, Make a YouTube Channel, and
Introduction to Python Coding. The structured sessions run for a week with a
maximum of 5 students per instructor for a more personalized learning. The classes
also include games, challenges, and peer collaboration sessions.

 

Marin Shakespeare Summer
Camp

The Marin
Shakespeare Company opted to offer their camp sessions remotely for this summer
season through one- or two-week sessions which run for four hours a day. Attendees
will learn Shakespeare’s characters and explore his stories through online
storytelling, games, and character creation and rehearsals.