Rising Kindergartner - Summer Break?

[Anonymous]

My 4 year old will start kindergarten in the fall and is currently in preschool. I can't decide if I should keep him in a camp setting or just keep him home for the summer. I don't want him to miss out on social opportunities and play with similarly aged kids, but also could use a break from the expense of preschool for a couple of months.

Tell me I'm not holding him back by keeping him home and just going to the pool all summer. I want him to be prepared for kindergarten.

[Anonymous]

You are fine. Go to the neighborhood pool and the local parks. Assuming he's going public, you'll find kids that are also headed to K and he'll see some familiar faces in the fall. You could always do some half day or full day camps nearby for a week or 2 to break things up. It's not an all or nothing decision.

[Anonymous]

He will be just fine hanging out at the pool. There will be many social opportunities for him there as well. Start looking at your school kindergarten playgroups to set up social activities for him as well.

[Anonymous]

Pool time and 1 on 1 teaching time with you sounds better than a preschool.

[Anonymous]

Yep, he'll be just fine.

[Anonymous]

He'll be fine at home. I do caution you against the trap of too much screens. Get out of the house, explore, don't be afraid of messy art and sensory experiences.

[Anonymous]

OP does it have to be all or nothing?

I went the "no camp" route last summer, and ended up wishing that I'd signed my kids up for a couple weeks. Nice opportunity for them to explore new stuff, and nice opportunity for me for a little downtime.