Summer And Kids!

School’s out and it’s time for fun in the sun, but how can a teen earn cash in a tough economy? There are still a multitude of job options available to teens this summer. Before suggesting a specific type of employment to your teen, or guiding them in any one direction, consider what they like. Do they enjoy being outdoors, or indoors? Does the heat make them sweat, or glow? Do they prefer to wear hip clothing or the same uniform every day? Are they people oriented or just plain shy?

Inside Summer Jobs
There are some fabulous job options for teens today. Social teens who love the great-indoors might avoid working outside as a landscaper, or lifeguard for the summer, and instead opt-in to a job of a different type.

Indoor based teens tend to enjoy working in retail stores. Consider which one is their favorite and encourage them to apply. Some teens really enjoy being around food, in which case a job at a restaurant as a greeter, junior chef, a server, or even flipping burgers at a fast food chain might provide cash and enjoyment. Employers that provide indoor summer work for teens might also include grocery store chains, government offices, and law offices. Bowling alleys and movie theaters are also excellent places to apply.

Outdoor Summer Jobs

Pool lifeguard

Let’s be honest, most teens would rather be in the sun during the summer than cooped up inside of a building just like they are throughout the school year. Help the teen create fun in the sun while earning money possible by introducing them to outdoor job possibilities.

One of the most popular and sought after jobs for those who live near water is that of a lifeguard. This job bears great responsibility and can develop skills that they use the rest of their life. They must be certified, and there are several agencies that can provide the training, such as the American Red Cross, or YMCA, or there may be local facilities that also provide certification. One the good aspects of the training is learning CPR, and how to use a defibrillator (AED). I see AEDs at most public places now, so it’s good for your child to know how to use one at any location.

Working as a lifeguard is also a great way to work on a tan while earning a paycheck. Friends can still be present at the beach or pool, and chat from time to time, and the teen will receive plenty of attention from others teens their age range.

Other fun in the sun jobs to consider are being a swim instructor, giving boating tours, mowing lawns, or working on a landscaping crew.

As this might be their first time applying, expect to be there to give advice, walk the applicant through the process, and tell them how to dress at an interview. In addition they will need to know how to fill out the application, and what to say when meeting with the manager. Remember that this can be nerve wracking for a first time job seeker. Remind the teen applying for the summer job that showing up on time means ten minutes early, already perfectly dressed, and calling in sick is almost unheard of for this age group. Prep them by staging a fake interview in your home so that you can catch any issues that they present during the interview session, and overall just remember to make the experience memorable and fun.

About the Author

Jane Warren, www.towabletubesdirect.com

Jane Warren is a water sports enthusiast who swims, scuba dives, goes boating & sailing, and rides towable boat tubes. Out of this love of water sports, Jane publishes the website TowableTubesDirect.com where she provides information and reviews on boating water sports equipment including GPS, towable tubes, skis, wakeboards, kayaks, and water trampolines. Some of the brands she has reviewed include Garmin, Sportsstuff boat tubes, Airhead/ Kwik Tek towables, and Body Glove. One of the best inflatable boat tubes this season is the Sportsstuff Super Mable towable, which is great for teens. The Garmin GPS Map 76 waterproof portable GPS is a favorite with the boating crowd.

Summer tutoring is a great way to help your child get a little extra help without having to worry about all the stresses that an average school day brings. This help may be needed because your child has fallen behind in one or two subjects or it may be because you want to give him or her an extra advantage at school the next year. Regardless of your intention, finding an effective and affordable tutor to assist your child can be an easy and beneficial process if you follow these helpful tips.

First, find a tutor who is patient and flexible. Talk to the tutor about his or her philosophy in teaching. You child needs to gain confidence through this experience. Will he or she be able to do that working with this person? Does this person seem compassionate? How many children has he or she worked with before? What age group does he or she primarily tutor? What kind of teaching experience does he or she have? Second, make sure the tutor is proficient in the subject that he or she is teaching. This is crucial to your child’s success.

Before you choose a tutor, you should try to pinpoint exactly what areas your child needs help in. For example, were there particular concepts in math or science that he had difficulty with? Did your child have trouble understanding how to compose and write a paper? Does your child need help once a week, twice a week, or every day? Is the tutor available to work on your timetable? If not, is there an adequate substitute?

Where will you find a suitable tutor? Depending on the type of area you live in, you may be limited in resources. Check local schools to see if teachers are willing to give up some of their summer to work with your child. Larger urban areas may have professional tutors for hire.

Third, discuss learning styles with the tutor. A good tutor should be knowledgeable about this concept. Every child learns differently and the key to helping them retain information is to communicate to them in their learning style. There are three basic types of learning styles: auditory, visual, and tactile/kinesthetic. Children who have a visual style learn by seeing and doing. They take detailed notes, sit up front and benefit from illustrations and presentations that use color. Children who have an auditory style learn by hearing and listening. They sit where they can hear the lecture and learn material by reading it out loud because this helps them understand it better. Children who have a tactile or kinesthetic style learn by touching or doing, are very active and take frequent breaks when studying. They speak with their hands and prefer to learn through hands-on experience. A good tutor will understand how to identify these styles and base the tutoring curriculum and session around them. As a parent, it is also beneficial to know these as well.

Lastly, know your budget and what you are able to spend. How much do you want to pay for a tutor? Do you want a private tutor or do you want your child to participate in a tutoring program through a school? Tutoring costs can range from paying a private tutor $10 to 20 an hour to paying a school tutoring program $500 for four weeks. The cost will also depend on where you live. It is not unreasonable to expect to pay $45 to $60 an hour in urban areas. The subject matter also factors into the tutoring cost. The more difficult the subject, the higher amount you will pay.

Summer tutoring offers a chance for your child to get ahead or stay focused on a specific subject that he or she may be having difficulty with. Being knowledgeable about your options can help you make the best informed decision. Your child will benefit from a tutoring opportunity and will hopefully be well prepared for the next school year by the time fall arrives.

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Summer is a time for children to relax and get away from the stress and hectic nature of the school year. As the saying goes “no more pencils, no more books, no more teacher’s dirty looks.” Homework is sacrificed for time outside and classmates are now friends to hang out with during those lazy summer days. However, summer can be a time that is both fun and productive, with the many summer camps that are offered providing ample entertainment and great learning experiences for a child with any interest.

By the end of the break, your child will be a stronger individual – with increased team building skills, lifelong friends and unforgettable memories. Choosing the perfect summer camp can be tough. The most important decision to make in choosing the best summer camps are – sleep away vs. day camps. Day camps often take kids from around 9 to 5pm (the typical workday for the average adult) and involve outings such as trips to pools, museums and the movies.

Sleep away camps are a bit different. They mostly take place outside on campgrounds set up for the occasion and heavily rely on carefully planned out outdoor activities. They usually last for around a week or two, but some can go almost all summer depending on the program you choose. An important thing to do before making the choice is to sit your child down and have a serious discussion about what both of you want out of the summer camp experience. What is your child looking to gain? What do you want them to gain? If you’ve previously attended a summer camp maybe look into its recent programs, and try to give your child the same life-changing experience you had as a youngster.

If it is a sleepaway camp, make sure your child feels comfortable with being away from home for an extended period of time and assure them that you are merely a phone call away if there is ever any trouble. Also determine what kind of size you are looking for in a camp – do you want your child to bond with a small group of individuals or thrust them into a larger environment?

Be sure to research the costs of the camps you are considering, because prices vary considerably. Day camps are usually only a few hundred dollars, especially if you choose to place your children in programs held by the local Y or other nonprofit organizations. Sleepaway camps can be a bit more expensive. One week usually costs around $500 and for a full summer season the cost can be anywhere between $3500 and $11000 depending on the quality of the camp and the activities it provides. Most camps usually put a heavy emphasis on outdoor sporting activities as a way of increasing team building skills and getting people to feel comfortable around another. These include standard sports such as basketball and baseball, but outdoor camps usually employ activities such as zip lines and relay races to enforce the idea of trusting your other campmates.

Many camps offer performing arts programs where campers engage in rigorous preparation for a performance at the end of the summer, usually crafting the sets and putting together the production all by themselves. Academic camps can help your child get ahead in the competitive academic world and prepare them for the challenges that the next school year might present.

These are just a few of the things you should consider when selecting a summer camp for your child. Regardless, it is sure to be a great experience they won’t soon forget. The memories they make at camp will live in their hearts forever, and they will have you to thank. Select the perfect camp today!

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