During the shelter in place situation, most of the working parents are faced with the sudden challenge of having kids prancing about the house, 24*7 – always hungry, always demanding, always bored. With schools shut and the tirelessly-energetic kids locked within the safe confines of their homes, managing a day’s routine, keeping oneself engaged becomes a challenge, yet inevitably significant. With parents busy attending office calls, work, deadlines, kids are left wondering, what to do. Here comes a rescue plan to save the day from utter boredom.
Screen time for kids is highly avoidable, experts say, to lessen the exposure to screens and digital things as much as possible. But hey. There are times when screens can make effective utilization of a child’s attention and energies. Polygon Academy has started offering online summer camps in San Jose, California, for kids under lockdown. Most of the camps and classes are being conducted online, with the same enthusiasm and energy, led by a team of experts in various fields. A host of interesting activities offered through digital screens is thoughtfully clubbed under: online science camps, online creativity camps and online technology camps. To know more of what online activities do these categories offer, and to choose what your kids would like to sign up for, visit here.