Purpose of APAAR
The main goal of APAAR is to:
– Assess Growth: Measure individual progress over a year.
– Provide Feedback: Offer constructive suggestions to help improve skills and abilities.
– Encourage Development: Motivate individuals to achieve higher goals through self-improvement.

How Does APAAR Work in Schools?
1. Registration: Schools or students are required to register their information in the APAAR system. This includes details like name, designation, academic performance, or any co-curricular contributions.
2. Evaluation: Teachers or evaluators review the progress, behaviour, and achievements of the students or staff over the year.
3. Report Generation: A report is created, highlighting strengths, areas for improvement, and overall performance.

Why is APAAR Registration Important?
– Transparency: Ensures that performance is evaluated fairly and systematically.
– Recognition: Rewards outstanding efforts and motivates others.
– Improvement: Helps identify areas where students or staff need support or additional resources.

How to Register for APAAR?
To register for APAAR in our school:
1. Visit the APAAR Registration Portal on our website.
2. Fill in the required details (name, grade, or role).
3. Submit the form before the deadline.
4. You will receive a confirmation email upon successful registration.

For any queries or assistance with APAAR registration, feel free to contact the school administration. Let’s work together to make this appraisal system a stepping stone for continuous learning and success!

Incorporating these activities into our daily routines not only enhances physical well-being but also improves mental strength, teamwork, and academic performance.

Benefits of Playing Sports and Games

Sports and games offer numerous advantages, ranging from physical health to personal development. Here are some key benefits:

1. Physical Fitness

Regular participation in sports helps improve stamina, flexibility, and overall fitness levels. It reduces the risk of obesity, strengthens muscles, and promotes a healthy heart.

2. Team Spirit

Team sports teach individuals the value of collaboration, communication, and trust. Learning to work towards a common goal fosters camaraderie and builds leadership skills.

3. Improved Blood Circulation

Sports and physical activities boost blood circulation, ensuring that oxygen and nutrients are delivered efficiently to various body parts. This reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases and enhances overall vitality.

4. Constructive Use of Time

Sports are a great way to channel energy positively. Instead of spending time on unproductive activities, engaging in games and sports ensures a constructive and rewarding use of time.

5. Mental Strength

Sports teach resilience, focus, and determination. Facing challenges on the field helps individuals build the mental toughness needed to tackle life’s obstacles with confidence.

6. Athletes Do Better Academically

Engaging in sports fosters focus, discipline, and time management skills, which often translate into better academic performance. Research shows that students who participate in sports are more likely to excel in their studies, as they learn to balance their athletic commitments with academics effectively.

 Importance of Fitness in Daily Life

Fitness is not just about physical well-being; it’s a holistic approach to a healthy life. Here’s why fitness should be a part of your daily routine:

1. Benefits to Mind and Body

Regular exercise reduces stress, anxiety, and depression while enhancing mood and cognitive function. A fit body ensures better posture, agility, and energy levels, enabling you to perform daily tasks more efficiently.

2. Develops a Sense of Discipline

Fitness routines require commitment and consistency, which cultivate discipline and time management skills. This sense of discipline spills over into other aspects of life, fostering personal and professional growth.

At Mentor International School, we understand the significance of sports and fitness in shaping well-rounded individuals. That’s why we encourage our students to integrate these activities into their daily lives. From football to yoga, our students enthusiastically participate in every sport, embracing the values of teamwork, perseverance, and self-care.

Let’s make sports and fitness a priority, not just for physical health but for a balanced and fulfilling life. After all, a healthy body nurtures a healthy mind!

• List of Attendees:
• Mrs Nivedita Madkikar (Management Representative)
• Mrs Deepika Thawani (Chairperson)
• Mr Shankar Padwal (Vice Chairperson- Parent)
• All Teachers and Parents

• The Management Representative appreciated the elected parents for their presence in today’s meeting. She updated the members that each and every parent is a part of the Parent – Teacher Association. The PTA Executive committee is formed to represent all the parents and acts as a bridge between the school and the parents. The agenda for the meeting was shared with all the

• Agenda:
• PTA Overview.
• Achievement of the Academic Year 2020-2021.
• Infrastructure Development.
• Achievements of the first quarter of the Academic Year 2021-2022.
• Upcoming events.

• PTA Overview
• Explained the process of PTA formation and member selection.
• Formation and Declaration of PTA was done on 30th April 2021.
• Nomination forms invited for EC -PTA from 05th May 2021.
• Selection of EC members through Lucky Draw conducted on 23-06-2021.
• Completed the process of formation of EC PTA – 2021-22 on 23rd June 2021.

• Achievement of the Academic Year 2020-2021
• Excellence in Extra Curricular Activities was awarded by The Times Survey for Pune East region. It was featured on 31st January in the Times of India, Pune Edition.
• Mentor International School was awarded 2nd position for Emerging National Curriculum.
• Nivedita Madkikar, the Academic Director of our School was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award under Asia Pacific Global Awards.
• Online training and workshops were conducted for teachers successfully.
• Mentor Bloggers: Online student Trainings for publication were held at regular intervals during the year 2020-2021. Winter and Summer edition for 2020-2021 was launched
• Students enjoyed the wonderful Virtual Field Trip- Trip to Disney Land, Paris on 19th October, 2020.
• Teachers were trained for Google Form Assessment before PT-1 Examination.
• Mentor Scholarship Programme for 2020-2021 was announced on 26th January 2021.
• The Online Annual Fitness and Wellness meet conducted on 27th and 28th February, 2021 was noteworthy. As a School we created awareness regarding being fit for leading a healthy and beautiful life.
• The Online Annual Talent Show conducted on Performing Arts for two days dated 1st and 2nd May 2021 was a great success with more than 200 students participating in the event.

• Achievement of the 1st quarter of the academic year 2021-2022

• Bridge course was introduced for the first time in April 2021 which included LSRW for Languages, and concept building for Maths/Science/Social Studies
• The New ICT Laboratory was set up with 36 new personal computers.
• Additional Television sets were purchased for Digital Classroom Set up.
• Composite laboratory setup upgraded for an Experiential Learning of the subjects Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
• Development of MPH area in School was initiated and 80% of the work is completed.
• Parent Orientation Programme was conducted by the School from 27th May 2021 to 9th June 2021.
• Mentor Exhibit 2021 was conducted online on 19th June 2021, gave a platform to students to exhibit their talents in Visual Arts like drawing, painting, origami, etc.
• International Yoga day was celebrated on 21st June 2021 to give an insight to importance of Yoga in life.
• Investiture Ceremony was held on 10th July 2021 for the formation of Student Council.
• Special assemblies were conducted on Guru Poornima (23rd July 2021) Hiroshima Day (6th August 2021) and Quit India Movement (9th August 2021).

• Upcoming Events
• Independence Day Celebration- Primary section will be celebrating on Sunday, 15th August 2021.
• Distribution of Silver Olympiad G.K books and school material.
• Raksha Bandhan to be celebrated on 23rd August 2021.
• Mentors Day celebration- 7th September,2021.
• Janmashtami and National Sports Day Celebration- 30th August, 2021.
• Bloggers Winter Edition 2021 will be released soon.
• Halloween Celebration Before Diwali -29th October,2021.
• Subject enrichment programme and Revision for the Half Yearly Examination.
• Half Yearly Examination will be conducted from 20th to 28th of October, 2021.
• School will re-open after Diwali vacation on 16th November, 2021.

• Fee structure for Year 2022-2023 and 2023-2024
• The Management Representative, Mrs. Nivedita Madkikar explained the fee structure for the next two academic years viz: 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, with a clear indication of benefits for parents which will be as per the norms.

• Vote of Thanks
• The Management Representative, Mrs. Nivedita Madkikar expressed her vote of thanks to all the members present for virtually attending the PTA.

Warm Regards,

Mrs. Deepika Thawani

Vice Principal

Annexure 1

Email addresses of the PTA Elected committee members.

Address : Vithal Tupe Campus, MP5, Magarpatta City, Hadapsar, Pune 411013.

Website: https://www.mentorinternationalschool.com   Mobile No.9766070700

Children go berserk when the first rains hit the ground and before you know they will be out on the street, screaming and shouting, and playing around in the rain. You find out about it only when they return home, drenched and sniffling or even sneezing. Children and rain are inseparable, which is why one of the important ways to keeps them safe is to have children’s rain gear in place. And to take care of your child during the rainy season, you have to make your kids “Monsoon Proof” or at least “Monsoon Ready”.

Monsoon and Health

In the rainy season, the humidity levels in the air increase exponentially which creates an ideal atmosphere for germs and bacteria to develop and grow. This is why it’s easy to catch flu or cold if you are not careful.

There are some tips to say healthy this monsoon:

Drinking Safe Water

Drinking water, even if mildly contaminated can cause serious health problems such as jaundice, flu, etc. Thus, it’s important to drink only from trusted sources. When travelling, carry your mineral water bottle instead of drinking from water served at restaurants/eateries.

Avoiding Street Food

The rainy season can often trigger the craving for hot and spicy street food. However, it’s best to avoid eating from local vendors because of the high chances of contamination. We know that waterborne infection like diarrhoea and food poisoning are common during monsoon. We do not know the kind of water they use, to make food outside. It’s better to give him homemade food. Include hot soups and hot milk in his daily diet.

Washing Hands Frequently

It’s a good habit to wash your hands every time you are about to have a meal. However, this practice must be followed more religiously and frequently during the rainy season.

You might take effective care of your child at home, making sure he washes his hands properly. But at school, the same cannot be always ensured. If he plays around during recess and ends up having lunch without washing his hands properly with soap, you are in for a ton of problems, especially in the monsoons. Get him a small sanitizer which he can keep in his bag. Insist on washing hands but let him know that he can quickly clean them with a few drops from the sanitizer as well.

Keeping Mosquitoes at Bay

During the rainy season, water may get collected in small pools on the street, lawns, terrace, etc. These spots become the breeding ground for the mosquitoes that carry the risk of many serious diseases like dengue and malaria. Thus, proper measures should be taken such as keeping the windows closed, using mosquito repellents if necessary, etc.

Build Immunity

Monsoon is the season for cold, flu and other airborne and water-borne infections. It’s better to build good immunity by giving foods which are rich in vitamin C and other foods which help to boost their immune system.

Even supplements rich in vitamins can be given. All though it’s always better to take them in the form of fruits and vegetables.

Switching to a healthier Diet

This requires some participation from your child as well. Rather than give him money to eat food outside, give him healthy snacks to keep in his bag instead. Advise him to say away from street food and give him tasty alternatives instead. Keep them with you too, when stepping outside with your kid.

Some of the foods that are extremely good during the rainy season include freshly prepared soups, garlic, buttermilk, etc. Similarly, food items like fizzy drinks, deep-fried snacks, etc should be avoided whenever possible.

There are some tips for children to help them to How To Improve Classroom Performance

Adopt a Positive Mental Attitude:

In the face of lower than expected grades, it’s only human to react by feeling disappointed with oneself. When you’re frequently receiving lower grades than you’d hoped for, you may start to feel depressed or defeated, and feel like giving up. The first step on the road to improving your grades is to turn this negativity on its head. You need to be positive about the situation if you’re to stand a chance of improving it. Acknowledge that your grades aren’t what you’re aiming for, but believe that you can do something about it.
Start by mentally taking control of the situation, instead of thinking “I m a failure”, Think “I can and will do better than this.” And don’t give up – take positive steps towards achieving the improvement you’re more than capable of achieving.

Work Out where you’re Falling Short:

You need to work out which areas need targeting before you can draw up a plan of action, so the next step is to figure out the areas in which you’re underperforming, and why. Are your grade consistently lower than you’d like them to be across all your subjects? Or is there one particular area you’re struggling with that bringing down your overall performance in a particular subject, Take a look at your grade over the last few months and look for patterns. Has there been a general decline in academic achievement, or have your grade in certain areas always been lower than you’d hoped?

Talk to your Teachers:

Your teachers know you best, so it’s worth talking to them when you’re drawing up a plan of action for improving your grades. Ask them where they think you need to improve, and they’ll probably have some advice on how you can go about it. Coupled with the advice in the rest of this blog, this should allow you to tailor an action plan to your situation.

Pay more Attention in Class – and Ask Questions:

If you’re prone to daydreaming in class, it’s time to start focusing on the here and now. Listen to what the teacher is saying rather than talking with friends or allowing your mind to wander. Don’t simply copy down what on the board without thinking about it. Make sure you’ve understood it, and make neat notes so that you can understand them when you come back to them (More on that later). And don’t be afraid to speak up if there’s something you don’t understand or want to clarify.
It’s much easier to ask a teacher to explain something different than it is to trawl through books trying to find a clearer explanation for yourself, and they won’t think less of you for asking.

Start Organizing your life:

Clutter of any kind inhibits our ability to operate efficiently, so another way of improving your classroom performance is to get organized. Keep your workspace tidy and all your notes and textbooks organized in such a way that you know where everything is. Start thinking more about your time management, too, as this will allow you to prioritize your time effectively, freeing time for problem subjects.

Write yourself a daily timetable that incorporates your school schedule, dividing your day into slots of time and fitting in plenty of time for studying. Allocate extra time to subjects or topics you’ve identified as being ones you’re struggling with, it could be that the reason for your underperformance in these subjects is that you’re simply not devoting enough time to them.

There is something for parents to help them to How to Prepare Your child for school.

In a library, the atmosphere is very calm and disciplined. It helps students to keep concentration on their studies. Libraries are the only place where we are free from all convention because reading is a matter of personal choice.

A habit of reading can be cultivated. When students get practice in reading and reading habit in the beginnings are made firm and when the student is read which interests them and occupies their attention.

In the classroom, the book that is prescribed may not serve the purpose. Some students may not be in a position to purchase all books that they want to read, while others may not find books that are of interest to them.

Interest differ, aptitude varies, and individual capacities present a wide variation in students reading capacities. In the library, each has what they want, each goes with their own pace to which his/her capabilities allow him to go. The library is thus, a common platform upon which all student meet on a common level with equal opportunities. It is the nucleus of the school environment, the centre of the intellectual activities of the school.

A library is an important source of knowledge to young minds in schools. It develops the important habit of reading among the student. School library helps children to improve:-

Subject study:

It is the house of knowledge. In a library, students can find books on various subject such as history, geography, environment, political science, literature, etc.

A school library exhibits a positive impact on the academic achievement of the student. Student can perform better during examinations by reading various books.

Positivity:

Positive thinking sounds useful on the surface. But positive thinking is also and fluffy term that is easy to dismiss. In the real world, it rarely carries the same weight as words like work ethic or persistence.

Positive thinking is not a theoretical philosophy, but a way of life.

It can sound a bit disheartening that we must learn how to think positive because it’s not an innate skill. However, the good news is, you can learn the skill of positive thinking fast and easy.

Improve Skill Set:

Cognitive abilities are brain-based skills we need to carry out any task from the simplest to the most complex. They have more to do with the mechanisms of how we learn, remember, problem solve, and pay attention, rather than with any actual knowledge.

Creativity:

Creative thinking means looking at something in a new way. It is the very definition of “Thinking outside the box”. Reading book helps your kids to think “Outside the Box” and do new things.

Quick Thinking:

Quick thinking is the process in which you’ll get test your knowledge with a quiz. Reading more book help your kids to build a foundation for critical thinking.

As the proper use of the well-equipped school library is essential for the official working of every educational institution and for encouraging literary and cultural interests in students, every secondary school should have such a library. Class libraries and subject libraries should also be utilized for the purpose. The subject teachers can enrich their teaching greatly with the help of small collections of books in their subjects.

This should not be confined to textbooks only. Advance work, reference books, books on a related subject and allied field, all these will find a place in that collection. Most of the teachers. Have no idea of what a majority of student are reading or whether they are reading at all. So the commission recommended that a systematic register should be maintained. And each student must be allotted a few pages of the register in which all books studied by him are entered date wise.

Hence, the library is an essential part of the student’s life. They should take full advantages of the libraries available. A student should also remember that they should not misuse the library books by marking them with ink or tearing off their pages, required by the students. Library books must be kept properly.

Orientation Session:

Find out when school runs an orientation session and make the time to attend. This allows staffs to get to know your child and your child to meet other children who will be starting school at the same time. Find out basic rules such as where children are allowed to play as well as routines and expectation from school staff – for example, what day does sports uniform need to be worn or library bag need to be taken to school. This will enable you and your child to be prepared for what happens at school.

Establish a Routine:

Starting school does change their schedule. Let your child know what time school starts and ends each day so that they know what to anticipate. Set up the routine you will be keeping to during the school week. Get your child used to going to bed early and waking up earlier. Talk about when they should be doing their homework and if there will be any restriction on TV time in the evenings. Try to start following this routine about 1 month before school begins.

Talk about school:

Spend some time together talking about what a day in school will be like. Encourage your child to share any concerns that they might have and address them together. This will give you an insight into whether your child is excited or anxious about school. If they are anxious, tell them how going to school is fun and that it is perfectly normal to feel jittery. Also, reassure them that if any problem arises at school, you will always be there to resolve them. This assurance will better prepare your child for school.

Talk about Making New friends:

Going to a new school often means saying goodbye to old friends and making new ones. Talk to your child about what can do to make a new friend. Reassure them that they will still be able to see their pre-school friends. Set up some play dates with their pre-school classmates within the first 2 months of primary school so that your child can continue to maintain these friendships.

If you’re new to the school or you have a tendency to be shy and introverted, making new friends at school might seem like a challenge. Luckily, you can overcome that challenge by looking for people with the same interests as you and by being friendly when you meet new people. Also, participate in extracurricular clubs and events whenever you get the chance since that will help you meet people outside of class.

Teach them to Take Care of their Things:

Children will need to be able to care for their school things. Help your child practice packing and unpacking the backpack they will be using for school. Make sure that a child’s backpack can be easily recognized as theirs. Practice eating recess and lunch food out of their school lunch box which is easy as possible to open and close, letting them open any packaging that will be used for food at school.

When children complete basic self-help tasks such as zipping their coats or tying their shoes, they feel a great sense of pride. Independence builds confidence and self-esteem. In school, children will be expected to do many things on their own. To make sure your child in independent in school.

Encourage Positive or Appropriate Behavior:

Children need to be able to do what the teacher asks, follow rules, and interact appropriately with both adults and other children.

Behaviour is usually a way that children try to tell you something, so it’s important to determine what your child is trying to communicate with their behaviour. This gives you the chance to teach the child a positive behaviour, get support as early as possible. Once your child settles in, it is important to continue to support their development.

One of the most effective ways to encourage this of positive behaviour is by rewarding it. When your child behaves in a positive way, give specific praise, for example – great talking turn; show affection positive emotion, for example, big smile, hugs or high fives; or use tangible rewards including stickers, a star on a chart or a special game with Mum or Dad.

In today’s era, there is a strong need for a person knowing English, especially in India. This won’t surprise you but locals are giving respect to the people who can fluently speak English.

This does not mean that we are giving less importance to local languages like Hindi, Marathi, etc. However English is a common medium to communicate between peoples belonging from vibrant culture, distinct religions as well as different nations etc.

When it comes to primary education in India, there has been a huge discussion for a decade’s regarding the best medium for providing education. While many prefer “Hindi” or another regional medium as the best way to give education to children because of the easy understanding of the local language in a particular region.

There is also a large section of the population which thinks English is the best medium of transmission of knowledge and information. As it is accepted worldwide and also tends to develop the personality of a child.

The regional medium can be an effective way of education to some extent but the advantages of English medium school are far too many. Let us discuss some of the advantages of English medium schools:

Start Thinking in English:

English is the most widely spoken language throughout the world. So if the kid gets there primary education in English Medium School, their fluency on the English language is surely going to increase, which will help the kids in the future. Mentor International School encouraged the children to communicate in English both with teachers and friends. This practice will increase their communication skills in the English language.

Benefits of Career Scope:

In future, whichever stream your child wants to pursue, they have to know English. The modern form of education is incomplete without a good knowledge of English.

These days most of the job interviews are taken in English. Every organization wants their candidate to be fluent in English. In fact, in the current scenario, the English language has become the industrial language of India.

This world has become a global village and English has become its global language. Therefore, knowledge of good English, in today’s world is not a power that one possesses but a necessity that every talented individual should master. Mentor International School help your children to reach that position.

Connectivity With The Rest Of The World:

To communicate and be on par with the world, the first language that stands common is English. With English, a student can remain on par with what is happening across the globe. Lack of English knowledge or alone mother tongue does not allow children to progress with the rest of the world.

There are many MNC’s in India they offering huge job opportunities. If you want to see your kid there, then we warn you that English is the primary language speaking over there.

Technologies Can Be Used Only With English Instruction:

Most of the modern technologies are invented, reinvented and modernized in foreign shores. The inventors keep the English language for the instruction manual of the technological gadget so that the gadget can be used worldwide.

Therefore to be updated with the latest technological gadget. Which means getting updated with the latest trend, early knowledgeable English language is an absolute necessity.

Higher Education Emphasizes On The English language:

The main focus of teaching medium in higher secondary as well as in graduation and post-graduation colleges in India. There is no doubt that lecturers also teach in Hindi or other regional languages. However, question design comes in both English and regional language. But most of the classes are taught in English.

Moreover, if a student wants to prepare for international colleges for higher education, English is the only medium in which he/she can survive. Therefore, English medium school becomes very much important here.

The good part of sending your child to English medium school is, they learn both talking and writing in English. To progress in career, both written and spoken English beholds importance. To ensure, your child learns both speaking and writing – send them to Mentor International School where entire communication is taught in English.

Robotics is great that increases curiosity and creativity in school kids. This is very much needed for kids at a young age as it helps them to set a goal at the juvenile stage.

In addition, they will also improve their skills on problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration with others and also their technical skill sets.

If you want to help your young one in robotics, you can also assist them in building robots. If you are helping them, then the kids will feel much more comfortable in interacting with you and learning from you. And you can also have some fun time together building robots.

10 Characteristics To Enhance Kids Performance With Help Of  Robotics:

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities are brain-based skills we need to carry out any task from the simplest to the most complex. They have more to do with the mechanisms of how we learn, remember, problem-solve, and pay attention to any actual knowledge.

Logical Thinking

Logical thinking is the process in which you’ll get test your knowledge with a quiz. Robotics help your kids to build a foundation for critical thinking.

Problem Solving Attitude

Creating and programming bots is challenging. Moreover, working through a crisis situation helps kids develop a never-give-up attitude. It imparts determination, which is crucial for any technological or scientific undertaking.

Creative Thinking

Creative Thinking means looking at something in a new way. Some people are naturally more creative than others, but creative thinking can be strengthened with practice. Robotics helps your kids to think “Outside the Box” and do new things.

Understanding Of Cause And Effect Relationship

We teach cause and effect every time we help young kids to recognize a relationship between two things. Robotics help kids to understand that the outcomes are determined by prior actions or reactions.

Collaborative Work Skills

The idea of collaboration seems easy enough just work together, but there’s more to it than that. We make sure kids need to work with others and robotics will help their collaboration skills.

Perseverance

Perseverance is a major key to a life of success. We encourage children to try something new, and this is a great way to show your child that falling down or not winning isn’t the end of the world.

Programming Skills

Learning a programming skill helps kids develop critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems. Robotics encourages creativity and helps young kids to pick up new skills faster.

Leadership

As a leader, you need to be able to clearly and briefly explain to your other everything from organizational goals to specific tasks. Robotics helps kids to become a great leader in the future.

Self Confidence

It helps the students to know their strengths, weaknesses and passion. Robotics cultivates an interest and nurtures the passion in this field.

Using robots to lift objects can strengthen a child’s understanding of physics concepts like force and tension. Engineers build everything from cars to cities, and children can learn a great deal about the field of engineering through robotics. Colourful “Robot Garden” for helping kids to learn to programme easily.

Robotics is gaining momentum in many schools worldwide. Students are reaping huge benefits, not just for the present, but also for the foreseeable artificial intelligence.

Conclusion

Robotics is breaking new ground in learning methodologies around the world.

This absorbs a range of skills, therefore, promotes a learning environment for people. However, properly using the organised strategy will also promote a polish of teamwork. It can even be used to help students who might struggle to learn in traditional classroom settings.

Introducing robotics at school level is a great way to aware kids to the issues that come with the increasing role of robotics in society.

Mentor International School allows students to explore different learning mechanisms. Robotics cultivates an interest and nurtures the passion in the students. This creates a great sense of ownership and a positive outlook on them.

The camps may expose the child to some thoughts and beliefs which are not acceptable in your home. Although this will be a good way of making him understand the difference between good and bad, you might find it challenging initially.

It develops a cosy environment where every child can feel valued for their contribution. Summer Camp is very fulfilling on a personal level, especially at the growing stage. It offers a space for kids to be away from their family which allows them to understand how to stand on their own two feet.

So many parents are committed to sending their kids to camp thankfully as they could have realized the actual need. So while we have talked about most of these before, Mentor provides a list of the 10 most important benefits of summer camp.

Top 10 Key Characteristics Of Children Build At Summer Camp:

1. Attain Physical Elasticity –

Children will get time to spend their day being physically active as children spend so much time these days inside and mostly sitting down. The camp provides a great opportunity for different actions suitable for different age groups.

2. Boost Self-Confidence –

They will experience success and become more confident which build self-confidence and self-esteem. This artistry helps them by removing the kind of academic, athletic and social competition which shapes their lives at school. Non-Competitive activities and diverse opportunities make camp life a real boost for young people. Camp teaches kids that they can accomplish everything.

3. Build Resilience –

Small brains gain resilience as summer camp nurture & encourage kids to receive training that gives a great environment to endure setbacks. Camp helps conquer fears by let them try new things which fortify improvement in their attitude.

4. Unplug From Electronic Media –

When kids take a break from TV, cell phones, and the Internet, they rediscover their creative powers. They could have engaged the real world, real people, real activities, and real emotions. They realize, there’s always plenty to do outside of the virtual media.

5. Develop Life Skills –

Summer Camps provide the right instruction, equipment and facilities for kids to enhance their sports abilities, life skills, their artistic talents, and their adventure skills. The sheer variety of activities offered at camp makes it easy for kids to discover and develop what they like to do. The most awaiting summer activities every year excites & helps growing minds to expand their abilities.

6. Flourish As More Independent –

Summer Camp is the perfect place for kids to practice making decisions for themselves without parents and teachers guiding every move. Managing their daily choices in the safe, caring environment of camp, children welcome this as a freedom to blossom in new directions. This helps kids understand who they are.

7. Have Free Time For Unstructured Play –

Children can free from the overly-structured, overly-scheduled routines of home and school. Life at summer camp gives children the most required free time to just play. The camp is a slice of carefree living where kids can relax, laugh, and just enjoy till content.

8. Learn Numerous Social Skills –

Joining camp means experiencing a close-knit community where everyone must agree to cooperate and respect each other. When they share the same roof with others, kids share chores, resolve disagreements, and learn sincere communication.

9. Reconnect With Nature –

Summer Camp is a wonderful window to overcome the narrow experience of modern indoor life. Numerous outdoor activities enrich the kid’s perception of the world and support healthy child development. Nature has its own proved therapy on growing minds for healthy thinking.

10. Building Easy Friendship –

Summer Camp is the place where kids learn the flexibility of how to build a friendship. This encourages kids to relax and make friends easily free from the social expectations pressuring them at school. All these fun at camp draws everyone together i.e. singing, laughing, talking, playing, and doing almost everything.

The life at summer camp is a great pass time for your kids during their summer holidays due to long vacations. Kids have a fun time at camps, which provides a good source of entertainment and education for the little one. The parent might not be comfortable sending them to places that they feel are not much worth. Here are some vital reasons why you must encourage your child to go out and participate in these summertime fun activities.

Mentor organizes an action-packed Summer Camp which teaches individuals about life and how to live it well. It’s a unique place to learn & experience which may change a child’s whole self-concept of what they can do

How Summer Camps Helps In Personality Development:-

Good Health & Well-Being –

The doctors say that children get fit when they get an opportunity to live in a natural environment like summer camp. This helps develop natural immunity in them. In addition, they also perform various physical activities like climbing, swimming, etc. Life is quite sedentary during school days due to lack of physical work & more academic pressure. Summer is a good time to exercise as they can spend their full day being active physically. The outdoor physical activities at summer camp improve the blood circulation and overall well-being of the little ones.

Development of Life Skills –

Summer camps provide organized with safety facilities, equipment and instructions to the kids for playing different games and sports. They get the special and proper training that further polishes their innate skills. In this way, it enhances their interests in adventure and sports which will be useful for them for their whole life.

Development Of Social Skills –

At summer camps, your child has an opportunity to interact with many other children who are from different social, cultural, and financial backgrounds. All the children at the summer camps must respect and cooperate with themselves. They have to share their tasks, resolve their disagreements, and live in harmony with each other. Thus, children learn to make new friends from different backgrounds. This makes their experience at the camps unforgettable.

Independence –

The unique activities at summer camps make children independent. They are expected to manage their tasks on their own & should learn how to finish their daily routine. so if your child is too much dependent on you for completing his school assignments, a summer camp is sure to make him learn to be self-determining.

Physical Strength:

Kids quickly become aware of their physical prowess at summer camp and their ability to challenge themselves in various ways. This will develop strength by setting and accomplishing physical challenges which build a great deal of confidence.

Inference:-

Kids learned life skills, self-independence, social skills & a healthy attitude which will help them in personality development. They learned to negotiate, compromise and co-exist within a group. Kids can be self-centred. At summer camp, they are taught to be group-centred. Urban kids are far too detached from the wonders of nature. They need to learn many things from nature for their health and the development of their senses.

Mentor international school glad to share this piece of information to our responsible parents who can aware & motivated to send their kids to explore at summer camp.