{"id":1902,"date":"2021-05-04T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/?p=1902"},"modified":"2021-05-04T09:03:53","modified_gmt":"2021-05-04T13:03:53","slug":"summer-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/summer-break\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer: How to Make the Most of Your Freedom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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School<\/a> is almost out for the summer! Well, in a couple of months that is. Still, making plans for how to best enjoy your freedom is always a great way to keep you motivated. Not sure how to spend your time? In today\u2019s blog we\u2019ll talk about the history of this vacation and how you can make the most of your months out of school.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The History of Summer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Born out of the rise of middle and upper classes, summer break existed as an excuse to escape to the cool countryside. At the time, school wasn\u2019t mandatory resulting in an affect on attendance and learning progress. Eventually legislators and unionists argued for a regulated break for all children. Agreeing that year-round learning was not ideal for an optimal education meant the birth of the summer vacation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The brain is a muscle and needs rest in order to function to its highest capabilities. Allowing students to have time off from school allows for this relaxation period. What\u2019s more, children are able to escape the social pressures and homework demands they face at school. However, attending a camp or scheduled activity is not out of the norm and helps to keep students active and engaged.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The length of this break varies from country to country. Places like Italy have 3 month summers to help escape the heat, while cooler places like the UK only have a 6-week break. Ending in June and commencing again after Labour Day, the US\u2019s vacation is about 2 months long.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Make the Most Of Your Freedom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of how much time-off you have, wanting to make the most of this freedom is a very common sentiment. Check out these suggestions for what to do this summer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join A Club\/Camp<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Summer Camp is a great way to get out of the house, make new friends, and catch up on any academic work you may have missed. Associated a lot with American culture, typically these camps entail sleeping in bunk beds and kayaking in rivers. However, while precautions for COVID are still in place most camps have moved online this year! In fact, here at Gooroo we\u2019re stirring up an excellent summer plan for you…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing the right camp can be tricky: there are programs specifically for performing arts, computer programming, and STEM. But, what if you\u2019re someone who is interested in all those subjects? Gooroo\u2019s exciting new project (launching May 27th) aims to provide hands-on projects in a variety of different topics. If you\u2019re into it \u2014 we have a club for it! All from the comfort of your own home \u2014 allowing for students to participate at their own pace and schedules. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn a New Skill<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t want to give too much of your summer away? Consider focusing on one or two skills you want to improve upon. It could be learning how to skip rope, or cooking your favourite meal. Whatever you decide, don\u2019t forget to check out the Gooroo Courses<\/a> catalogue for content that can help you get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spend Time in the Great Outdoors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Being in nature is a wonderful way to spend your summer. However, going camp or for a hike isn\u2019t always an accessible activity \u2014 especially if you live in the city. Instead, why not volunteer in a clean-up program? Or may join a local sports team? Spending energy outside is never time wasted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reconnect with your Friends and Family<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Taking a break is the perfect time to reconnect. All the activities we\u2019ve listed can easily be shared with your family and friends. Don\u2019t forget to grab a camera and document your memories!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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