Award-Winning Winter Camp Venues In Dubai Merge Learning And Adventure

Like working adults, school children need frequent breaks. According to studies, taking timely breaks can help improve a student's attentiveness, boost productivity, aid in learning retention, and reduce stress.

Or as the old adage goes, all work and no play makes Jack (or Jill) a dull boy (or girl).

But, come the winter break, parents should not allow their kids to just play games, go on social media, or lounge around the house doing nothing.

The winter break is not just for rest and relaxation. It can also be an opportune time to acquire knowledge outside the four corners of the classroom.

Preventing regression and learning loss

Keeping your child's mind preoccupied and engaged during vacation is critical for one reason: to avoid regression and learning loss.

But what, exactly, is regression, and how can you prevent it from happening to your kid?

Regression is defined as the loss of the skills learned in the classroom. This typically occurs during periods where there is a lack of structured instruction, like the one your child gets inside a class. During regression, a child can forget or lose the skills he recently acquired.

Regression occurs in most children. However, there are some students who are unable to store and recollect information due to issues with their long-term memories. Worse, it will take more time and effort for these students to regain the knowledge and skills they lost during their vacation.

Learning during the winter break

Fortunately, there are a few strategies you can implement to help prevent regression and learning loss in your child. These activities can range from simple, everyday activities to something more structured, like hiring a tutor or enrolling your child in an educational camp.

Read

Reading is beneficial for kids (and adults) for numerous reasons, including the expansion of vocabulary and the development of critical thinking skills.

During the winter break, encourage your child to read by allowing him to pick which book to read, including comic books and graphic novels.

Play games

Learning does not (and should not) need to be boring. One way to instill knowledge in a fun package is to play games. Almost any game will do, but choose ones that involve some use of strategy, creative and critical thinking, or numeracy.

Bake

Baking can be both an enjoyable and learning-filled task where a student can help. For the younger ones, parents can enlist their help in shopping and measuring the ingredients. Older kids can help their parents with the actual baking.

Journal

Journaling offers plenty of benefits for both kids and adults. These include organizing thoughts, improving writing, inspiring creativity, and boosting memory. This school break, you can get your child started with this habit.

Explore

The winter break is an excellent time to round up the family to explore Dubai. Why spend your time indoors when you can learn more about the emirate and what it offers? Fortunately, Dubai offers plenty of opportunities for both learning and adventure. Here's a brief look at these venues.

For the little ones

Take advantage of your toddler's innate curiosity and affinity to popular television characters by bringing him to Mattel Play! Town, a themed interactive space in the heart of Dubai.

Mattel Play! Town comprises five immersive zones where your little one can play, create, explore, and have fun.

Unleash your kid's creativity at Legoland Dubai. Here, you and the whole family can design and build your own Lego race car, witness how Lego bricks are made, finetune your building techniques, and have all-around fun exploring the park's different rides and attractions.

For nature lovers

It is never too early to teach your kid the importance of helping conserve nature.

At Green Planet, you can acquaint yourselves with the Earth's amazing and lovable critters and plant life in an astonishing indoor tropical forest.

Or go on an outdoor adventure with the whole gang at the Hatta Wadi Hub. Located in Hatta's Hajjar Mountain, Wadi Hub is the perfect location for families who want to explore and enjoy one of Dubai's most beautiful natural landscapes.

For the movie fan

India boasts having one of the more prolific filmmaking industries in the world. And now, you and your young one can immerse yourself in India's movie-making magic at Bollywood Parks Dubai. Sing and dance with the parks' movie-themed attractions.

Or you might want to head on over to Motiongate Dubai and experience Hollywood, not from the big screen, but through 40 world-class rides.

For the techie and gamer

Hub Zero is a state-of-the-art entertainment destination that offers high-tech thrills like simulators and laser tag side by side with rock climbing zones, billiards, and classic arcade games.

Learning beyond the classroom

Learning should not be confined inside the classroom during the school calendar. With a little creativity, the world can be your kid's classroom.