Dear Parents,
Think back to the summer camps of your childhood. Chances are, they were filled with arts and crafts, splashy pool days, and maybe a few science experiments. While these were undeniably enjoyable, let’s ask a deeper question: Did they truly shape our potential or provide us with skills that resonated into adulthood?
Now, fast forward to today. Most summer camps in India still look and feel the same. And in a world where your children face boundless opportunities and challenges, isn’t it time we expect more from a summer camp?
Let’s talk about why today’s summer camps feel stuck in the past and how they could evolve into something far more impactful for your child’s growth.
What are Summer Camps in India all about?
Currently, summer camps in India focus largely on offering physical activities, creative outlets, or short adventure experiences. Here’s what’s commonly seen in summer camps:
- Sports & Activities: Swimming, water polo, rifle shooting, golf, horse riding, wall climbing, obstacle courses.
- Performing Arts: Western dance, music, guitar, piano, vocals.
- Adventure Camps: Trekking, 2-night outdoor camping in the Himalayas, boating, sailing, kayaking.
- Experiential Learning: Activities like trekking are framed as opportunities
While these are fun activities, they lack depth of learning outcomes. The aim often seems to be about keeping kids “busy” rather than nurturing their curiosity or honing valuable skills.
You might sign your child up for a week of activities, but do they walk away truly enriched? Are they discovering their passions, learning to think critically, or building skills they will carry for a lifetime?
What’s Missing?
These camps are great for helping kids explore hobbies, but they lack depth in critical areas. For instance:
- Future-ready skills: Do these activities teach problem-solving, innovation, or leadership?
- Entrepreneurial thinking: Are they helping your child think independently, creatively, and resourcefully?
- Real-world exposure: Are these camps bridging the gap between hobbies and practical applications in today’s fast-changing world?
Now compare this with what’s happening globally…
Globally, summer camps have undergone a transformation. Ivy-grade Universities and institutions in the West like Stanford, Oxford, and Yale have introduced summer schools that bridge the gap between fun and future readiness. These programs focus on advanced subjects like:
- Emotional Intelligence
- Art of Storytelling
- Business Analytics
- Design Thinking
Children engage in hands-on activities such as pitching business ideas, or solving sustainability challenges. These summer schools prepare kids for life, teaching them to collaborate, innovate, and adapt.
So, why should your child miss out on that level of exposure?
India’s next generation deserves the same level of exposure and preparation. Imagine a summer experience where your child:
- Works on real-world challenges that develop critical thinking.
- Builds entrepreneurial and leadership skills through interactive, project-based learning.
- Discovers and pursues their passions in an environment that fosters curiosity and creativity.
How HOAG is leading the change
At HOAG , we are redefining summer learning for children by offering them the exposure and opportunities they need to grow into independent thinkers. In a world where standing out matters more than blending in, we prepare kids not just with the know-how but empower them to lead and excel.
HOAG , India’s first Ivy-grade Summer School combines hands-on learning with real-world applications by collaborating with premier educational institutions in India like the IITs.
Imagine your child cultivating entrepreneurial skills, designing innovative projects, and solving real-life challenges, all while enjoying the process and forming meaningful connections with their peers.
Here’s how HOAG Summer School redefines summer learning:
- Skill-building with depth:
Programs go beyond surface-level activities, focusing on critical life skills like leadership, problem-solving, and innovation.
- Real-world projects:
Kids engage in challenges that mimic real-world scenarios like planning inventory for a hypothetical food truck or developing a plan with their team for designing a model city.
- Collaborative learning:
Children learn to work in teams, fostering communication and teamwork.
- Fun meets future readiness:
All courses are designed to be as enjoyable as they are impactful.
This summer, don’t settle for outdated camps that merely keep your child occupied. Choose a program that equips your child beyond the school curriculum and keeps them ahead of the pack.
Are you ready to redefine summer for your child?
Let HOAG show you the difference. Together, let’s prepare them for a brighter future.
