5 Reasons to Enroll Your Kids at Chelsea Piers Camp

It is almost summer vacation and we're all looking forward to it! My brother and sister-in-law will be visiting NYC this summer for some much needed catch up time, which also means the girls will have their cousins to play with.

We've signed up the kids for four weeks of summer camp at Chelsea Piers. They offer a variety of sports and world-class facilities for kids to pursue their passions and explore their athletic abilities. The adults are excited for this just as much as the kids are!

As the adults are bookmarking places to check out, the kids are preparing for their camp next month. If you're looking for something fun, yet empowering for your kids to do this summer, then here are 5 reasons why I recommend Chelsea Piers Summer Camp in NYC.

1. Kids Choose Their Own Adventure

Encourage your kids to choose what sport they want to try out.

Chelsea Piers offers preschool camps to elite training programs, so there's a level for every kid. They offer a wide range of sports and daily camp activities to pique any kid's interest! The girls and their cousins will be enjoying Ice Skating, Ninja + Parkour, Sports Academy, and Urban Adventure.

Letting them know that they have the power of choice will help them build confidence. They will feel empowered to lean into what excites them and feel valid in their choices.

2. Horizons Broaden, Experiences Elevated

It's not everyday you get to learn something like Ninja + Parkour and be surrounded by others who have the same interest in it. Being able to offer your kids a variety of experiences they can choose from will let them broaden their horizons.

They get to step out of their comfort zone, gain new skills, learn new ways of thinking and problem solving, and have a ton of fun doing it!

New experiences keep them engaged. They're growing and they probably don't even realize it.

3. Friends From Around the World

Socialization is crucial in a child's development. Kids improve their language skills, foster a higher sense of empathy, learn the concept of teamwork, navigate different personalities while coming into their own, and so much more.

Chelsea Camp delivers the gold standard when it comes to summer camp, which draws in a lot of different families from all over the world. Being at this summer camp gives your kids the opportunity to socialize with kids that are outside of their school (or state or country), allowing them to create more friendships with kids they would've never met otherwise!

They get to learn about kids from all over and learn to accept backgrounds different from theirs.

4. Unparalleled Recreation Activities

There is never a boring moment at camp. There is always something exciting to do, which means less time on their electronics, and more time moving their little bodies!

Different parts of the brain are activated as they run, jump, swing, rock climb - versus sitting in one spot and swiping on their phones. Not only is this healthy for their bodies, it's healthy for their mental health and brain development.

Keeping active gives them a way to direct their energy and even manage their emotions. Where else can they skate, swim, and rock climb in the same week!

5. #ParentApproved

Not only does Chelsea Piers offer a dynamic curriculum for the kids, they completely understand parents and do their best to provide everything a supportive parent needs as well.

Chelsea Piers offer nourishing lunches for full-day campers, to transportation and aftercare, to the ease of flexible enrollment. As a busy parent myself, even when the girls are on summer vacation, I can trust that Chelsea Piers is taking care of my daughters while making my life as easy as possible!

So if you're wondering what to do with your kids this summer or wondering where to travel to that will be both kid and adult friendly, then I recommend NYC and Chelsea Piers. Check out their website to see what's available. Camp sessions begin June 20th, so you still have a few more days to enroll!