Will Smith used to sing a song "Summer, summer, summer time. Let us sit back and unwind." As educators, we know that eight weeks of little or no academic exposure results in loss of skills.

There are many programmes available that provide some academic content during the summer months. Academic summer camps provide a balance between required English Language Arts and Mathematics content and the expected fun of arts, crafts and outdoors activities. Look around to find one that suits your budget and your child's temperament.

If it takes six weeks to develop a habit, imagine what habits students develop when they have eight weeks of summer vacation?